Chelsea Hilliard

• Representation of large bank for an unemployment benefits inquiry by the Department of Labor involving security claims related to the distribution of COVID-19 benefits.*
• Representation of an alternative asset investment firm focused on providing flexible capital for small and mid-cap companies, in its acquisition of an international ocean and air freight forwarder and logistics broker.*
• Representation of a manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum die castings, in its merger with a manufacturer of custom high-pressure aluminum die castings.*
• Assisted renewable energy firms in challenging action taken by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts related to applications under state property tax incentive program.*
• Aided minority-backed investment fund in navigating impact of recent Texas legislative developments and political climate.*
• Currently assisting companies in developing litigation avoidance strategies in response to newly-enacted anti-ESG and anti-DEI laws.*
• Secured the dismissal of a $68 million fraud and breach of fiduciary duty shareholder derivative suit arising out of the wind down of a hedge fund at the summary judgment stage.*
• Successfully tried to a jury verdict on the merits in the Northern District of Texas in the defense of a corporate client against quantum meruit claims arising out of a private placement transaction*
• Defended national broker-dealers in FINRA arbitration proceedings against various types of investor complaints, including allegations of misrepresentation, misreporting and breach of fiduciary duty.*
• Represented a group of former shareholders of a multinational investment banking firm in bringing 10-b(5) claims.*
• Obtained favorable dismissal of breach of contract claim seeking in excess of $7 million in damages in Northern District of Texas.*
• Obtained favorable award in a business mismanagement suit, defending claims for breach of contract and unpaid account against companies by prior manager’s family members.*

*Experience occurred prior to joining Dorsey.