Heather Janis Gaw

Heather focuses her practice on litigation, including product liability, asbestos, and toxic tort matters. As a seasoned litigator, she is adept at managing high-volume dockets and handling her cases through trial and appeal.

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. She coordinates and manages complex tort matters, from onset through trial and appeal. Most recently, she successfully defended a six-week mesothelioma trial in New York County.

Presently, Heather also 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 and case strategy development.

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, Oxford University.

Heather lives in Brooklyn and is an avid hiker and swimmer.