Heather Choi
Partner, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer | Leading Firmwide Risk Strategy and Equity Initiatives
- Role
- Partner, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Baker Botts
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Choi
Heather Choi is a Partner at Baker Botts L.L.P. and serves as the firm\'s Deputy General Counsel and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, where she plays a central role in managing firmwide legal risk and advancing equity and inclusion across the global platform.As Deputy General Counsel, Heather oversees the firm’s New Matter Intake, Conflicts, Records, Procurement, and Information Security functions, with a focus on navigating an increasingly complex risk environment. Her work spans operational oversight, compliance, and strategic guidance—supporting the firm’s ability to serve clients with integrity and foresight.Since becoming Baker Botts’ first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer in 2022, Heather has led efforts to embed equity and inclusion into every facet of firm life, including recruitment, retention, advancement, and client collaboration. She chairs the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and partners with firm leaders and clients alike to shape more inclusive legal teams and workplaces.A graduate of Harvard Law School, Heather has spent her entire legal career at Baker Botts and has nearly two decades of experience in corporate investigations and antitrust enforcement matters before DOJ, FTC, SEC, and other regulatory agencies.Heather is passionate about mentorship, equity, and building teams where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Experience
Partner, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Vanderbilt University
BA, Communication Studies, Political Science
2000 — 2004
Harvard Law School
Juris Doctor
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Commercial Litigation
- Fraud
- Internal Investigations
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Competition Law
- Private Investigations
- Securities Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Research
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Fcpa
- Criminal Defense
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