Heryka's practice focuses on Financial Services litigation, including consumer finance litigation and multidistrict litigation. She is experienced in representing and advocating for clients in federal, state, and administrative courts. She has made court and administrative appearances on behalf of clients in all procedural phases, including dispositive motions, through trial.
Heryka also advises on regulatory and enforcement trends affecting Limited English Proficiency consumers. She counsels clients on a variety of regulatory issues including state foreign-language disclosure laws, fair lending, and unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP). Currently, she manages the day-to-day operations of Spanish legal review for a global financial services firm and banking institution.
As a native Spanish speaker, she regularly uses her language skills to assist clients whose legal needs require Spanish fluency. Heryka majored in Spanish and Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with highest distinction and received the Sterling Stoudemire Award as the most outstanding student in Spanish.
Heryka maintains an active pro bono practice. She regularly volunteers her time with local nonprofit organizations. The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has recognized her in its “Attorney Spotlight” for her dedication to pro bono service.
Selected for inclusion into the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Named to "Legal Elite," Litigation, Business North Carolina, 2023