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Carlos Ortiz, Kayley Sullivan, Jessica Mingrino Explain IRS’ Crypto Doc Summons Win in Law360 Article

Property and Casualty Insurance Class Action Update, 2024 Q3

Jonathan Barr, John Carney, Teresa Goody Guillén Named to Enforcement Elite by Securities Docket

BakerHostetler DADM and Litigation Group Members Present at ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference

Heather brings her strong, broad experience in business transactions to this engagement, as she works on settlement agreements and customer claims that require thorough attention to detail and an efficient work ethic.

Heather is a member of BakerHostetler's New York Mentor Committee.

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J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2002, 

B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999

The University of Manchester (Manchester, England), 1999

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<li>New York State Bar Association: Empire State Counsel Award (2014)</li>
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Bloomberg’s article “Madoff Victims to Get $322 Million in Trustee Payout” acknowledges BakerHostetler attorneys at announcement of fifth distribution plans

The Associated Press reports on BakerHostetler and the Madoff Recovery Initiative recoveries of $10.5 billion

CNBC reports on BakerHostetler and the Madoff Recovery Initiative in article Madoff Recoveries Top $10 Billion With New Settlement, “… an amount virtually no one thought possible”

BakerHostetler talks with USA Today about the SIPA Trustee’s fourth pro rata interim distribution; states Madoff Recovery Initiative nears $6 billion in distributions to allowed claimants

BakerHostetler’s settlement with JPMorgan Chase and the ongoing Madoff Recovery Initiative Discussed on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered

BakerHostetler appears on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Madoff Recovery Initiative; host Robert Siegel interviews SIPA Trustee Irving Picard and his Chief Counsel David Sheehan

Madoff Recovery Initiative surpasses $5 billion in distributions to allowed claimants; CNBC’s Scott Cohn discusses latest recovery with BakerHostetler’s SIPA Trustee Irving Picard and his Chief Counsel David Sheehan

Madoff Recovery Initiative Marks Fourth Anniversary … Moves into Fifth Year Still Building Recovery Momentum

BakerHostetler’s work recovering more than half of the losses in the Madoff Ponzi scheme featured on WNYC in interview on The Brian Lehrer Show

Press Release: Second Interim Distribution of Recovered Funds to Madoff Claim Holders

Press Release: United States Supreme Court Denies Certiorari, Upholding Net Equity Decision in BLMIS Liquidation

The Wall Street Journal showcases BakerHostetler and the “unprecedented magnitude” of the global recovery efforts in article “The Madoff Liquidation, Three Years Later”

Press Release: Initial Interim Distribution of Recovered Funds to Madoff Claims Holders

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<li>Currently involved in representing Irving H. Picard, the SIPA Trustee for the liquidation of BLMIS, in connection with BakerHostetler&#8217;s role as court-appointed counsel. As lead associate on the claims determination team, has worked on customer claims and has drafted numerous claims determination letters, releases and other ancillary agreements. Also evaluates settlement proposals for various litigations and manages the preparation and review of all settlement agreements and related documentation.</li>
<li>Assisted in the closing of various loan refinancing transactions for borrowers in New York City.</li>
<li>Advised numerous clients on purchases and sales of condominiums and cooperatives located in New York City.</li>
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Heather R. Wlodek

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