Heidi Ruckriegle
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401 UCB
2450 Kittredge Loop Drive
Wolf Law Building
Boulder, CO 80236
E-mail: heidi.ruckriegle@colorado.edu
As Compliance, Employment & Litigation Counsel at Gates Corporation, Heidi provides legal oversight and support to Gates' businesses and employees worldwide. She is responsible for the design, administration, implementation, and evolution of Gates' business integrity program. She partners with every aspect of the business to manage a cross-functional, enterprise-wide business integrity program that takes a practical approach to managing risk. Heidi serves a critical role leading internal investigations into potential, legal, regulatory, or policy violations. In addition, she develops productive working relationships with all levels of management and delivers global compliance and integrity education programs for employees.
Heidi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado Law School where she teaches "The Evolution of the Whistleblower" as part of the Masters of Studies in Law Ethics and Compliance Program.
Before Gates, Heidi managed the Business Integrity Office at a Fortune 500 company.
Prior to moving in-house, Heidi's practice focused on regulatory matters, government and internal investigations, and crisis management at WilmerHale. Her global practice included representation of high-profile companies in connection with inquiries conducted by Congress, the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, UK Serious Fraud Office, and other U.S. and international agencies.
Throughout her legal career Heidi has dedicated significant hours to helping those in need as pro bono counsel including women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, asylum, and bond and bail reform matters. Heidi received her JD and LLM from the University of Denver. Prior to law school, she worked as an instructor for Costa Rica Outward Bound where she led cross-country treks, raft trips, and surf camps. She is fluent in Spanish.
Heidi is passionate about the outdoors-her favorite activities include backcountry skiing, rafting, and mountain biking. She also serves on the Law School Yes We Can and Colorado Fourteeners Initiative boards.
Courses:
| Fall 2023 | Special Topics | LAWS 6708-803 |
| Spring 2022 | Topics in Compliance | LAWS 9222-901 |