Heather Hatfield represents clients in corporate investigations, white-collar crime investigations and defense involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), complex contract disputes, oil and gas litigation, bankruptcy litigation, OSHA investigations, and general commercial litigation matters. She also represents former employees of pharmaceutical companies.

Heather is active in the Firm's Women's Initiative, the former Hiring Partner, and past Chair of the Pro Bono Committee.  She is also a founding member of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association – Houston Chapter and former Chairman of the Board of the Houston Urban Debate League.

Honors & Recognitions

Texas Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2012-2019

  • Legal 500 (Use for non-current year bio badges)

Credentials

Education

J.D., Boston University School of Law, cum laude, 2005

B.B.A., University of Texas, summa cum laude, 2002

Harvard Law School Executive Education, Women's Leadership Initiative, 2019

Admissions

Texas

Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

Experience

  • Advise board committees and management in internal investigations regarding alleged fraud and accounting improprieties.
  • Represent clients against claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Conduct and assist clients with internal corporate investigations, OSHA investigations and SEC and/or stock exchange inquiries.
  • Defend against allegations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations.
  • Counsel clients on anti-corruption policies and procedures.
  • Provide training to clients regarding anti-corruption regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
  • Represent clients in a complex international fraudulent transfer disputes.
  • Defend oil and gas companies in complex disputes and pre-litigation matters.
  • Defend former employees of pharmaceutical companies in civil and criminal investigations and lawsuits.
  • Defend design professionals in contract disputes and malpractice actions.
  • Represent clients in bankruptcy adversary proceedings.

Newsroom

News

Speaking Engagements

Blog Posts

Affiliations

State Bar of Texas, Member

Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow

Houston Bar Association, Member

Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL)

Chairman of the Board, 2017-2018
Chair-Elect, 2015-2016
Board of Directors, 2013 to present

The Women's White Collar Defense Association - Houston Chapter, Founding Member