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Scott Hiers is an associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice who focuses on sensitive and high-profile investigations and disputes, often with cross-border, cyber and/or national security implications.

Scott previously served as a legal extern with the U.S. State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C.

Scott maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly represents clients seeking refugee protection.

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Credentials

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude

B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa

District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Matters

Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.

Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.

Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.

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Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.

Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.

Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.

Advised global technology company on insider threats, including multiple law enforcement referrals related to trade secrets theft.

Represented hospitality company in internal investigation and law enforcement referral related to data theft by a terminated executive.

Represented investors in litigation to enforce arbitral award against a Central Asian state.

Advised infrastructure company in response to cyberattack and data breach.

Represented global law firm in fee dispute with a terminated partner.

Counseled real estate investment firm in a large-scale criminal tax investigation.

Matters

Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.

Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.

Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.

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Close

Matters

Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.

Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.

Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.

Advised global technology company on insider threats, including multiple law enforcement referrals related to trade secrets theft.

Represented hospitality company in internal investigation and law enforcement referral related to data theft by a terminated executive.

Represented investors in litigation to enforce arbitral award against a Central Asian state.

Advised infrastructure company in response to cyberattack and data breach.

Represented global law firm in fee dispute with a terminated partner.

Counseled real estate investment firm in a large-scale criminal tax investigation.

Credentials

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude

B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa

District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia