Heather focuses her practice on commercial litigation, including product liability, asbestos, and toxic tort matters. She is adept at managing high-volume dockets and handling her cases through trial.
With a career spanning over a decade, Heather has represented diverse clients including automotive manufacturers, HVAC corporations, and building and construction material manufacturers. She is well-versed in handling product liability and asbestos cases in both federal and state courts on behalf of automotive manufacturers.
Presently, Heather serves as a Discovery Liaison for the New York City Asbestos Litigation docket, collaborating closely with the Special Master, co-defendants and plaintiffs’ counsel. She also serves as national supervisory counsel for an international automobile manufacturer where she coordinates defense strategy, providing indispensable support to clients and local counsel in litigation management, case strategy development, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Heather earned her J.D. from Tulane University Law School. During her time in law school, Heather demonstrated her commitment to environmental law by interning with the U.S. Army JAG Environmental Litigation Division. Additionally, she honed her skills as a student attorney at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic.
Heather holds a B.A. in English from the University of Delaware. She spent a year abroad specializing in English Literature at St. Catherine’s College within Oxford University.
Heather lives in Brooklyn and is an avid hiker and swimmer.
Professional & Civic Involvement
- New York State Bar Association
- Board Member and Vice-Chair, Brooklyn Treble Choir, 2011 – present