A. ScottHecker
Senior Counsel
Labor & Employment
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Scott partners with his clients in navigating complex legal waters to reach common sense solutions.
More About Scott
The fiscal and physical health of an employer’s workforce are of utmost importance; they are also governed by a complex set of overlapping laws at the local, state, and federal level. Scott provides clients with significant knowledge of federal government enforcement practices and engages in rational problem solving to devise workable paths forward for his clients.
Scott has advised clients and litigated on their behalf under numerous federal labor laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Mine Safety and Health Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Service Contract Act. His personal experience with a breadth of substantive areas situates him to provide keen advice at the intersection of cross-cutting legal issues.
Scott’s experience working for the US Department of Labor, spanning trial and appellate litigation, rulemaking, client advice, and agency strategic planning, gives him a uniquely holistic perspective on the workings of the federal government. Based on his knowledge and background, Scott can quickly cut to the heart of the matter to reach prompt and favorable resolutions. When needed, Scott calls on his litigation skills to vindicate his client’s interests.
With experience in strategic planning, Scott enjoys exploring how his clients can use data to drive decision-making and to develop innovative relationships with their stakeholders. Further, Scott emphasizes transparent communication when serving his clients, and he considers various perspectives when evaluating client concerns.
Scott loves building relationships and working collaboratively to bring positive resolutions to challenging circumstances.
Scott has advised clients and litigated on their behalf under numerous federal labor laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Mine Safety and Health Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Service Contract Act. His personal experience with a breadth of substantive areas situates him to provide keen advice at the intersection of cross-cutting legal issues.
Scott’s experience working for the US Department of Labor, spanning trial and appellate litigation, rulemaking, client advice, and agency strategic planning, gives him a uniquely holistic perspective on the workings of the federal government. Based on his knowledge and background, Scott can quickly cut to the heart of the matter to reach prompt and favorable resolutions. When needed, Scott calls on his litigation skills to vindicate his client’s interests.
With experience in strategic planning, Scott enjoys exploring how his clients can use data to drive decision-making and to develop innovative relationships with their stakeholders. Further, Scott emphasizes transparent communication when serving his clients, and he considers various perspectives when evaluating client concerns.
Scott loves building relationships and working collaboratively to bring positive resolutions to challenging circumstances.
- JD, Columbia University Law School
Harlan Fiske Stone scholar, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005
Moot Court, coordinator, 2004-2005
Moot Court, student editor, 2003-2004
Child Advocacy Clinic, teaching assistant, 2004-2005 - BA, Duke University
History; Political Science minor
Cum laude
- New York
- Not admitted in the District of Columbia. Currently practicing under the supervision of principals of the firm who are members of the District of Columbia Bar.
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
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Scott partners with his clients in navigating complex legal waters to reach common sense solutions.
More About Scott
The fiscal and physical health of an employer’s workforce are of utmost importance; they are also governed by a complex set of overlapping laws at the local, state, and federal level. Scott provides clients with significant knowledge of federal government enforcement practices and engages in rational problem solving to devise workable paths forward for his clients.
Scott has advised clients and litigated on their behalf under numerous federal labor laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Mine Safety and Health Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Service Contract Act. His personal experience with a breadth of substantive areas situates him to provide keen advice at the intersection of cross-cutting legal issues.
Scott’s experience working for the US Department of Labor, spanning trial and appellate litigation, rulemaking, client advice, and agency strategic planning, gives him a uniquely holistic perspective on the workings of the federal government. Based on his knowledge and background, Scott can quickly cut to the heart of the matter to reach prompt and favorable resolutions. When needed, Scott calls on his litigation skills to vindicate his client’s interests.
With experience in strategic planning, Scott enjoys exploring how his clients can use data to drive decision-making and to develop innovative relationships with their stakeholders. Further, Scott emphasizes transparent communication when serving his clients, and he considers various perspectives when evaluating client concerns.
Scott loves building relationships and working collaboratively to bring positive resolutions to challenging circumstances.
Scott has advised clients and litigated on their behalf under numerous federal labor laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Mine Safety and Health Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Service Contract Act. His personal experience with a breadth of substantive areas situates him to provide keen advice at the intersection of cross-cutting legal issues.
Scott’s experience working for the US Department of Labor, spanning trial and appellate litigation, rulemaking, client advice, and agency strategic planning, gives him a uniquely holistic perspective on the workings of the federal government. Based on his knowledge and background, Scott can quickly cut to the heart of the matter to reach prompt and favorable resolutions. When needed, Scott calls on his litigation skills to vindicate his client’s interests.
With experience in strategic planning, Scott enjoys exploring how his clients can use data to drive decision-making and to develop innovative relationships with their stakeholders. Further, Scott emphasizes transparent communication when serving his clients, and he considers various perspectives when evaluating client concerns.
Scott loves building relationships and working collaboratively to bring positive resolutions to challenging circumstances.
- JD, Columbia University Law School
Harlan Fiske Stone scholar, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005
Moot Court, coordinator, 2004-2005
Moot Court, student editor, 2003-2004
Child Advocacy Clinic, teaching assistant, 2004-2005 - BA, Duke University
History; Political Science minor
Cum laude
- New York
- Not admitted in the District of Columbia. Currently practicing under the supervision of principals of the firm who are members of the District of Columbia Bar.
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
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Podcast
Feb 12, 2021
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Webinar Recording
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Podcast
Feb 8, 2021
Policy Matters Episode 8: A Fireside Chat with Former OFCCP Director Craig Leen
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Podcast
Feb 2, 2021
Policy Matters Episode 7: What to Expect at the National Labor Relations Board in 2021
- Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award - Professional, Progressive Business Publications Litigation Team (2017)
- Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award - Professional, Respirable Crystalline Silica Review Team (2017)
- Co-Author, "What to Expect from OSHA in a Biden Administration," Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Oregon OSHA Issues COVID-19 Temporary Rule," Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 11, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Michigan OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Rules," Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Top Ten Considerations for Employers When it Comes to Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Programs," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 7, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "2020 US Election: What to Expect in Labor & Employment from the Biden-Harris Administration," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 4, 2020)
- Speaker, "Future of Health Care - A Fireside Chat with Dr. Nupe Mehta," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 16, 2020)
- Esther Peterson Child Development Center at the US Department of Labor (board of directors vice president, 2015-2016; board of directors president, 2016-2019)