Caitlin Forsyth Kireker
Associate
ckireker@hselaw.com
tel: 585.231.1223
fax: 585.232.2152
Caitlin represents clients in all phases of litigation, including before arbitration tribunals and appellate courts. She helps resolve business disputes that involve commercial contracts (force majeure, damages and liability limits, confidentiality, licensing, vendors, interference, non-competes, etc.), labor and employment, securities, and intellectual property. She also assists businesses and individuals in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
Prior to joining Harter Secrest & Emery, Caitlin worked as an associate in the litigation department at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York City.
Representative Experience
- Leading direct sales and marketing company in a nationwide wage and hour class action. Successfully won on summary judgment.*
- Major mobile gaming company in a dispute regarding breach of employment contract. Won arbitration hearing and attorney’s fees.*
- Large oilfield services company in a second request as part of a proposed merger. Merger was approved.*
* Worked on these matters prior to joining HSE.
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Board Member, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Monroe County Bar Association Litigation Section
Honors & Awards
- New York University School of Law
- Marden Moot Court Competition
- Vassar College
- Captain, Women’s Varsity Soccer
Admissions
- New York
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Vassar College, B.A., with distinction