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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.
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
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
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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January 31, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives Establishes Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
April 7, 2022
New Cyber Incident Reporting Law Covering Range of Critical Infrastructure Companies
February 1, 2022
New US law enforcement leadership means business on corporate crime
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
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.
See more
January 31, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives Establishes Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
April 7, 2022
New Cyber Incident Reporting Law Covering Range of Critical Infrastructure Companies
February 1, 2022
New US law enforcement leadership means business on corporate crime
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
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