Hilgers Strengthens National Leadership with Three New Partners

Hilgers Strengthens National Leadership with Three New Partners

Kelsey Shofner, Scott Scheinberg and Will Burgess bolster corporate, litigation and discovery practices

Continuing the firm’s strategic investment in talent and national growth, Hilgers PLLC has promoted Kelsey Shofner, Scott Scheinberg and Will Burgess to partner.

The promotions strengthen the firm's leadership in its corporate, litigation and discovery practices and reflect Hilgers' continued expansion in key markets across the country.

"As Hilgers continues to grow, we're intentional about investing in leaders who have earned the trust of our clients and colleagues," said Heather Hilgers, CEO of Hilgers PLLC. "Kelsey, Scott and Will each exemplify the excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service that define our firm. I look forward to seeing the impact they'll continue to have as partners.”

Based in Dallas, Ms. Shofner leads Hilgers' national corporate practice, advising businesses from startups through sale on matters including mergers and acquisitions, private fundraising, commercial contracts, employment issues and corporate governance. She combines in-house and private practice experience with a practical, business-focused approach that helps clients make confident strategic decisions.

Mr. Burgess, based in Atlanta, maintains a nationwide practice spanning complex antitrust and competition cases, trade secret disputes, government investigations and commercial litigation. He represents clients ranging from innovative startups and individuals to Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes disputes. He clerked for Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Mr. Scheinberg, based in Pittsburgh, represents corporate clients in high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and electronic discovery matters. His practice includes serving as lead counsel in complex disputes nationwide and managing sophisticated discovery in bet-the-company litigation. He has also advised clients in matters involving the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal agencies.

Hilgers PLLC is certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms, making it the largest certified women-owned law firm in the nation. The firm has received national recognition for its legal excellence and continued growth, including Chambers USA rankings, Best Law Firms recognition across multiple offices and six appearances on the Inc. 5000 list.

About Hilgers PLLC

Hilgers PLLC is a nationwide law firm with elite legal talent specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, reputation protection, discovery counsel, corporate and trademark services.

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