Published: March 11, 2010
The Weiser Law Firm, P.C., a National Law Firm Dedicated to Protecting Stockholders' Rights, is Proud to Announce Its Association with Kathleen Herkenhoff, Esq. and the Opening of Its California Office
WAYNE, Pa. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Kathleen Herkenhoff joined The Weiser Law Firm, P.C., in January 2010,
opening the firm's San Diego, California office. Ms. Herkenhoff is one
of the nation's top securities litigators, having developed extensive
experience and expertise, first at the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC" ) and most recently as a Partner at Coughlin Stoia
Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP in San Diego.
Ms. Herkenhoff earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature
from the University of California (Berkeley) in 1989. She earned her
Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1993,
where she was on the Dean's Honor List and received American
Jurisprudence Awards in both Constitutional Law and Agency-Partnership
Law. Following law school, Ms. Herkenhoff worked at the SEC's Los
Angeles office, investigating and prosecuting complex securities fraud
and insider trading actions.
In 1997, Ms. Herkenhoff joined Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP
in Los Angeles, California, and ultimately moved to the firm's San Diego
office, where she served as a Partner from 2002 to 2009 (the San Diego
office became known as Coughlin Stoia). Over the past 12 years at
Coughlin Stoia, Ms. Herkenhoff has practiced in all areas of securities
class and derivative litigation, working tirelessly to achieve nearly $1
billion in settlement recoveries for victimized shareholders. Many of
these settlements also include sweeping corporate governance
improvements negotiated by Ms. Herkenhoff. A sample of notable
settlements includes:
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$618 million in opt-out litigation against AOL Time Warner, Inc.
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$122 million in class action against Mattel, Inc.
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$100 million in class action against Honeywell International, Inc.
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$30+ million in derivative stock option backdating cases
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Ms. Herkenhoff continues her nearly two decades of securities litigation
experience by joining the firm's extensive securities and derivative
practice groups. Ms. Herkenhoff is licensed to practice law in all
California state and federal courts, as well as in the District of
Colorado.
Robert Weiser, the Managing Partner of The Weiser Law Firm. P.C.
commented on Ms. Herkenhoff's association as follows: "We are extremely
proud to announce that Kathleen Herkenhoff has joined our team. Kathleen
is both a top-flight litigator and a consummate professional who brings
the highest ethical standards to her practice. As such, Kathleen is the
perfect person to anchor our California office, which will better-serve
our clients' needs and enhance our presence in this crucial location.
Kathleen makes us a better firm, and we look forward to a long
association together."
The Weiser Law Firm's California office is located at 12707 High Bluff
Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130. Telephone: (858) 794-1441;
Facsimile: (858) 794-1450. Ms. Herkenhoff's email address is kah@weiserlawfirm.com
To learn more about The Weiser Law Firm, P.C., please visit us on the
web at www.weiserlawfirm.com,
or by contacting Robert Weiser toll-free at 1-866-934-7372.

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