Heather G. Reid

Heather represents U.S. and international based insurers in coverage matters with a focus on both transactional and management liability.  Her representation in these matters specifically involves claims and coverage issues arising under directors and officers laibility policies and representations and warranties policies in connection with M&A transactions.  The claims underlying the directors and officers laibility policies include securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, claims by bankruptcy trustees and receivers, employment practices litigation, and regulatory investigations against officers, directors, and employees of public and private corporations, non-profit organizations, and universities.  The mergers and acquisitions underlying the representations and warranties policies involve a diverse range of companies and industries across the U.S. and abroad.  Heather uses her experience to conduct thorough investigations of claims, work effectively with consultants and defense counsel, provide clear analysis regarding coverage, and advise her clients regarding efficient claim resolution and other legal considerations.

• Boston Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society

• “Mature Person Preferred”: The Circuit Split on the “Ordinary Reader” Standard for Advertisements in Violation of the Fair Housing Act, 49 New England Law Review 697, 2015

• “Rising Star,” Super Lawyers (2018-2022)

A former competitive college sailor, Heather enjoys running, trying out new recipes from her many cookbooks, and rooting for the BC Eagles.