Heather is a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. Licensed to practice in Ohio and Illinois, Heather is a true workplace attorney, advising on the full range of issues that arise in the modern workplace. A practical, common‑sense counselor, she skillfully navigates all levels of an organization—from the frontline to the C‑suite. A trial attorney by training, Heather is a sought‑after advisor whose guidance is grounded in deep litigation experience.

Heather’s unique practice includes complex employment litigation, traditional labor matters, and comprehensive workplace counseling. She has tried novel whistleblower cases, including a case of first impression in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving the Federal Railroad Safety Act, which she tried to a complete defense jury verdict and successfully defended before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Heather has also defended employers in False Claims Act litigation and other complex matters.

In addition, Heather has significant traditional labor experience. She is at the table when it matters. She represents both public and private entities in all facets of traditional labor practice, including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, union‑avoidance strategy, and labor‑management relations.

As a workplace counselor, Heather provides strategic advisory services to senior executives and leadership teams across the United States. She also conducts highly sensitive investigations and leads comprehensive policy reviews, helping organizations assess risk, strengthen compliance, and implement practical, business‑aligned workplace policies that withstand legal and operational scrutiny.