Dorsey Expands Dallas Litigation Platform with Addition of Chelsea Hilliard

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dorsey & Whitney LLP has added Chelsea Hilliard, a prominent Dallas litigation partner, to its Dallas office, where she joins the Firm’s Commercial Litigation group as part of its continued Texas expansion.

Hilliard is a recognized leader in high-stakes commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, and corporate governance matters, with deep experience representing clients in the financial services and investment management sectors. Her practice includes business litigation, securities and shareholder derivative litigation, securities class actions, internal investigations, and enforcement matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice.

She regularly advises boards and senior executives on litigation and regulatory risk arising from transformational transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity- and venture capital-backed investments, and on enterprise-level governance and risk management issues.

Hilliard joins Dorsey from McGuireWoods LLP, where she was a partner. She earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law. She also received her B.A. from SMU.

“Chelsea’s depth of experience in high-stakes litigation, corporate governance, and financial services matters makes her an outstanding addition to our team and to our growing Dallas office,” said Christopher Karagheuzoff, Commercial Litigation Practice Group Co-Leader. “Her practice aligns seamlessly with Dorsey’s strong financial services platform, and we are excited about the collaboration her arrival enables.”

Hilliard’s arrival strengthens the Firm’s Dallas litigation platform and enhances its capabilities serving financial services clients confronting complex regulatory and enforcement challenges. Hilliard is a widely recognized leader in the Dallas legal community, where she serves on the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors. She is the Immediate Past President of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association.

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