Benchmark Litigation has recognized Cincinnati partner Heather M. Hawkins as a leading attorney in its annual 40 & Under Hot List. The publication commemorates the most notable up-and-coming litigation attorneys in the United States. Those named to this exclusive list have proven their eligibility as individuals at the partner level of their respective firms who are of the age of 40 or younger. They have all also had a hand in some of their firms’ most noteworthy recent cases and have earned praise from clients and peers regarding the quality of their work.

Hawkins focuses her practice on business and construction litigation, as well as securities and shareholder litigation. She has represented developers, general contractors, geotechnical engineering companies, investors and public companies, national retailers, automobile manufacturers and international manufacturers and distributors.