Areas of ConcentrationClass Action: Mr. Hess negotiated a settlement of a potential $6 billion class action brought against the city of New York arising from the strip searching of thousands of persons arrested for various offenses; strip searching was found to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.Professional Liability: Allard, Bankruptcy Trustee of DeLorean Motor Car Co. v. Arthur Andersen: Mr. Hess represented creditors and interest holders in a seven week landmark trial against a major consulting firm for accounting improprieties resulting in a $100 million verdict; the case defined new standards for accounting firms regarding fiduciary duties.Environmental: In a landmark case, Mr. Hess brokered, on behalf of the federal government, a nationwide settlement with an industrial giant regarding certain manufacturing processes which were determined to cause air and water pollution; he negotiated for the implementation of new manufacturing practices that would eliminate the pollution of various manufacturing sites around the country.First Amendment: Million Youth March v. city of New York et al.: As corporation counsel for the city of New York, Mr. Hess negotiated with organizers of the Million Youth March to reach a settlement regarding the location and duration of a major demonstration.Labor law: United States v. National Association of Letter Carriers (National Postal Strike): Mr. Hess reached a settlement with a national union in a widely publicized case involving the illegal walkout of thousands of letter carriers protesting wage and pension issues. Mass Torts: Mr. Hess negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of the manufacturers of an anti-cholesterol drug found to have caused side effects such as cataracts and skin ailments in thousands of patients.