Thomas Heiden | |
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| Born | July 17, 1945 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy University of Notre Dame (BA) Cornell Law School (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy at Cornell University Law School |
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]
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). [2]
Heiden has tried cases in every region of the US. His practice focuses on difficult and high-profile lawsuits. [3] [4] [5] He is known for winning the high-profile US$4 billion Pro Football Lockout Fund trial. [6] [7] He is currently a Professor of Intensive Trial Advocacy at Cornell University Law School [8] and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. [9]
Heiden is a Partner of Latham & Watkins an international law firm. [10] He is the former Chair of Latham & Watkins Mass Torts and Products Liability trial practice. [10] 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. [11] He is also a member of Board of Directors, Chicago Sports Commission. [12]
Heiden is married to Jane Heiden with five children. [13]