(0.5 General California MCLE) Counterfeiting has become exceedingly lucrative and is no longer limited to handbags and watches. Knock-offs include everything from medications to children's toys and food. Heather McDonald delves into the effects of this illicit industry and explains how she and others are combatting counterfeiters through legal means.

Heather McDonald has been actively involved in anti-counterfeiting and other intellectual property enforcement litigations since the start of her career. She is a partner in the New York office of Baker Hostetler. McDonald coordinates a nationwide network of investigators, attorneys, and government agencies on both federal and state levels pursuing individuals and entities trafficking in counterfeit goods.