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Scott Hiers is an associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice who focuses on sensitive and high-profile investigations and disputes, often with cross-border, cyber and/or national security implications.
Scott previously served as a legal extern with the U.S. State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C.
Scott maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly represents clients seeking refugee protection.
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude
B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.
Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.
Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.
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January 31, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives Establishes Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
May 19, 2021
National Contact Points in OECD Countries Promote Business & Human Rights in the Extractives Sector
May 13, 2021
Energy Newsletter - May 2021
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
Represented large European bank in internal investigation into potential civil and criminals sanctions exposure.
Represented boutique European investment bank in OFAC sanctions investigation.
Counseled major technology company in investigation into, and litigation against, Russian cybercriminal botnet activity.
See more
January 31, 2023
U.S. House of Representatives Establishes Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
May 19, 2021
National Contact Points in OECD Countries Promote Business & Human Rights in the Extractives Sector
May 13, 2021
Energy Newsletter - May 2021
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
March 6, 2023
Southern District of New York Issues Terminating Sanctions in Russian Cybercrime Botnet Suit
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude
B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia