Heather Zuckert has experience representing both U.S. and foreign companies in a diverse array of complex antitrust litigation and transactional matters. She has also advised clients in connection with state and federal criminal investigations. Her recent experience includes litigating class action lawsuits alleging price-fixing by major U.S. protein suppliers and representing VMware in its landmark $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom.
Prior to joining Axinn, Heather practiced in the antitrust department of a global law firm. Heather earned her JD at the University of Virginia School of Law, where she served on the Virginia Law Review Editorial Board. While in law school Heather was also a legal intern for the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston College, where she was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa.
Thought Leadership
- United States: How Antitrust Agencies are Increasing Merger Control in Big Data, Global Competition Review – Digital Markets Guide, December 19, 2023
- DOJ’s Compliance Focus on Business Use of Communication Platforms & Personal Devices: A Practical Guide, Competition Policy International, September 21, 2023
- Antitrust Cartel Leniency and Sentencing Handbook, American Bar Association, March 15, 2023
Education
- JD – University of Virginia School of Law (2018)
- BA, English, summa cum laude – Boston College (2015)
Admissions
- New York