Thomas John Heiden

Thomas John Heiden (Born July 17, 1945) is a US-based Trial lawyer and Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy at Cornell University Law School.[1][2]

Thomas Heiden
Born (1945-07-17) 17 July 1945
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityUnited States
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, University of Notre Dame, Cornell Law School
OccupationLawyer, Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy at Cornell University Law School

Early life and education

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Heiden graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in 1963. He holds a BA degree from University of Notre Dame (1967) and a JD from Cornell Law School (1971).[3]

Career

Heiden has tried cases in every region of the US. His practice focuses on difficult and high-profile lawsuits.[4][5][6] He is known for winning the high-profile US$4 billion Pro Football Lockout Fund trial.[7][8] He is currently a Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy at Cornell University Law School[9] and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.[10]

Heiden is a Partner of Latham & Watkins an international law firm.[11] He is the former Chair of Latham & Watkins Mass Torts and Products Liability trial practice.[11] He is a member of Equal Justice Works’ Board of Counselors, Cornell University Law School Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy, and University of Notre Dame, College of Arts and Letters Advisory Board.[12] He is also a member of Board of Directors, Chicago Sports Commission.[13]

Personal life

Heiden is married to Jane Heiden with five children.[14]

References
  1. "Concussion suit could end football at some Illinois schools". nypost.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. Sabrina Canfield,"Hundreds of Attorneys Pack Pretrial Conference on Deepwater Horizon". courthousenews.com. 17 September 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  3. Monica Caro,"Nanovic Institute explores Cold War with film screening, NHL alumni". news.nd.edu. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  4. "The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP". legaltalknetwork.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  5. "397 F.3d 925 (10th Cir. 2005), 01-1510, Ridenour v. Kaiser Hill Co., L.L.C." case-law.vlex.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  6. "Cook County Circuit Court Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Against IHSA". ihsa.org/. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. Sam Farmer"Players' union wins court ruling against NFL". latimes.com. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  8. "From the NFL Lockout to the BP Oil Spill: Thomas Heiden '71 Inspires Students with Talk on High-Stakes Litigation". lawschool.cornell.edu. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  9. "Thomas Heiden Adjunct Professor of Law". lawschool.cornell.edu. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  10. "Chicago Partner Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers". lw.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  11. "Latham & Watkins Thomas J. Heiden Latham & Watkins". legal500.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  12. "Thomas John Heiden Profile on Latham & Watkins". lw.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  13. "Chicago Sports Commission Team". choosechicago.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  14. "Q&A: Thomas J. Heiden". chicagolawyermagazine.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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