Susan Har Named to Daily Journal 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers Report

Hecker Fink Counsel Susan Har has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers” report. The annual feature recognizes “the future leaders of California’s legal profession” and honors exceptional young attorneys who have played pivotal roles in high-stakes matters.

As part of the recognition, Susan was profiled by the Daily Journal, which highlighted her experience as a federal prosecutor, including her role as co-lead counsel in the long-running prosecution of former Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar and related defendants in a sweeping public corruption scheme. Reflecting on that matter, Susan noted, “The stakes were significant because the case centered on public confidence in local governments and the integrity of public institutions. It was a powerful reminder of a core value of our democracy: that no one is above the law.”

The profile also discusses Susan’s current practice at Hecker Fink and her perspective on the expanding government enforcement landscape, where defense counsel must bring “heightened vigilance” and “creative, strategic thinking apart from just litigation” to ensure the government meets its burden within constitutional and statutory limits.

Read her profile here.