Hecker Fink LLP

Congratulations to Hecker Fink LLP Partners Shawn Crowley, Jenna Dabbs, Mike Ferrara, Sean Hecker, and Amy Jeffress on their recognition in the 2026 Lexology Index Business Crime Defence guide. The guide recognizes lawyers worldwide who “stand out among peers for their exceptional work representing companies, corporate officers, and individuals in criminal litigation arising from their business activities.” View the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/e_Vthh4N.

Congratulations to Hecker Fink LLP partners Matthew Craig, Kate Doniger, Julie Fink, Sean Hecker, and Gabrielle Tenzer on being named to Lawdragon's 2027 “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers” list! According to the publication, honorees are consistently selected to “advise companies large and small on their most pressing workplace needs.” View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dESckXA7.

We are proud to share that Hecker Fink LLP partner Amy Jeffress has been named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s "Most Powerful Women in Washington 2026" in the Legal Powers category. The annual list recognizes 300 influential women who are shaping the city through their leadership and impact. Amy’s selection reflects her standing as one of Washington DC’s leading lawyers, known for guiding clients through their most consequential investigations, national security matters, and high-stakes disputes. Congratulations to Amy on this well-deserved recognition! View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eMnr7YTn

Hecker Fink LLP is proud to sponsor an evening benefiting We The Action on October 13 in Los Angeles. Partner Mack Jenkins will serve as co-host alongside Michael Gottlieb, Nikki Buffa, Linda Burrow, and Alex Weingarten. The event will feature remarks by Doug Emhoff. We The Action, an initiative of Civic Nation, mobilizes lawyers to provide pro bono legal services and support communities in need. Click here to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gyKRk4B7.

On October 14, Hecker Fink LLP partner Joshua Matz will speak on the panel “RIAA Presents Everything You Need to Know About Music Policy in One Hour” at MONDO.NYC, New York’s annual music, technology, and media business conference and showcase festival. The discussion will examine the policy issues shaping the future of the music industry, from AI and emerging technologies to investment, intellectual property, coalition building, and artist advocacy. MONDO.NYC brings together leaders from the music, technology, and media industries to explore the trends and innovations driving the future of the business. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVtp2sQX

The Fund for Modern Courts thanks Hecker Fink LLP for its generous sponsorship of the 2026 Annual Justice Celebration. Our sponsors are essential partners in advancing practical reforms, public understanding and greater access to justice across New York. We are proud to have Hecker Fink’s support and look forward to celebrating together on October 28. Event information and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gAcU24tE #ModernCourts #AccessToJustice #AnnualJusticeCelebration

Hecker Fink LLP received a “shout-out” in Am Law Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week” feature for their representation of the National Job Corps Association (NJCA) in a challenge to the U.S. Department of Labor’s May 2025 efforts to terminate the Job Corps program, which provides workforce training and other services for thousands of disadvantaged young people nationwide. The Hecker Fink team secured a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction that blocked the Department’s attempts to effectively shut down the program. Last week, the team finalized a settlement between the National Job Corps Association and other key Job Corps stakeholders and the Department of Labor, which reversed the Department’s actions to terminate the program and secured long-term protections for Job Corps. The Hecker Fink team includes Amy Jeffress, Max Feldman, Minahil Khan, and Disha Verma. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g2mrQZs7.

Hecker Fink LLP attorneys Sean Hecker, David Gopstein, and Jacob Steiner co-authored a chapter in The Global Legal Post's “White-Collar Crime Comparative Guide” examining developments in securities and corporate misconduct. The chapter, “Securities and Corporate Misconduct: Prediction Markets, Rule 10b5-1 Insider Trading, and Corporate Self-Disclosure,” highlights three areas lawyers should monitor: the developing regulation of prediction markets, insider trading investigations involving Rule 10b5-1, and the Department of Justice's new corporate enforcement policy governing self-disclosure. Read the full chapter here: https://lnkd.in/gpvhNkxb.

Shawn Crowley and Kate Epstein recently shared guidance on representing survivors of sexual assault in the Summer 2026 issue of the American Bar Association Litigation Journal, "How to Prepare Survivors for Testimony That Lands." Shawn and Kate outline a client-centered approach that integrates trauma-informed fact-finding, strategic use of the Federal Rules of Evidence, and techniques for drawing the sting from difficult material on direct examination—so that survivors can share their stories in their own words, on their own terms. "Our job is to let our clients speak honestly about what happened to them and show the jury why justice requires a verdict in their favor," Shawn and Kate write. "By building a real relationship with your client, preparing for bad facts, drawing the sting from potential cross-examination, and creating space for authentic testimony, you can set your client—and the case—up for success." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gq-CUEvd

Congratulations to Hecker Fink LLP partners Sean Hecker and Julie Fink on being named to the Forbes America's Top Lawyers 2026 list! As the legal profession navigates growing regulatory complexity, emerging technologies, and evolving client needs, Forbes recognizes attorneys who are helping define modern legal excellence in an exceptionally competitive field. View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eYrVSGEr