Sheila A. Millar

Sheila A. Millar: Experienced Advertising Law Attorney in Washington, DC

Sheila A. Millar is a seasoned partner at Keller and Heckman LLP, where she represents businesses and trade associations on various public policy and regulatory issues, including privacy, data security, cybersecurity, advertising matters, and product safety issues. She has been actively involved in numerous audit and compliance projects, such as privacy and data security audits, and is well-versed in providing crisis management legal support to both national and international companies and associations.

Practice Areas

• Advertising Law
• Data Privacy & Security
• Data Breach Response
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Public Policy Advocacy

Mrs. Millar is a frequent speaker on regulatory and public policy matters, as well as an author of several articles. She serves as the vice chair for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Marketing & Advertising Commission and chairs its Sustainability Working Group, which she spearheaded in developing the ICC Framework Guides on Environmental Marketing Claims.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Advertising Law, Washington, DC (2015)
• Recognized as a Thought Leader for Privacy and Data Security Law by National Law Review in 2019 and 2020

Mrs. Millar is AV® PreeminentTM Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing her legal expertise and ethical standards. In addition to receiving this recognition for the seventh consecutive year, she has been selected as a Best Attorney USA in Advertising Law since 2010.

Firms

• Keller and Heckman LLP - Partner

Mrs. Millar’s contributions to her profession have not gone unnoticed, as she has held several prominent positions within the ICC. She is particularly notable for her work in environmental marketing claims, which earned her recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® 2017.

Education

• American University Washington College of Law - Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor’s Degree

Mrs. Millar's commitment to her legal career began in law school, where she excelled academically and was awarded the Dean’s List distinction multiple times. She also participated in various extracurricular activities such as moot court, mock trial, and pro bono projects.

Professional Affiliations

• Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Marketing & Advertising Commission
• Chair of the Sustainability Working Group for the ICC Marketing & Advertising Commission

Mrs. Millar’s professional life is dedicated to her clients, and she remains committed to providing exceptional legal support in a wide range of industries.

Languages

• English - Primary Language