About Heather
Heather Zardus built a foundation in both psychology and law before stepping into legal work. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Oglethorpe University in 2000, finishing the degree in three years. While an undergraduate she conducted original research that was published with the Southeast Psychological Association and presented at the association's annual conference. That early engagement with empirical study informed the analytical habits she later applied to legal training.
She earned her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2003. During law school she was a member of the law review and served as an editor. She also held the office of President of the International Moot Court, an experience that deepened her oral advocacy and briefing skills. In classroom settings she worked as a teacher’s assistant in Civil Procedure and Legal Writing, helping to lead discussions and reinforce doctrinal fundamentals for younger students.
Her law school roles reflect a steady emphasis on research, writing and argument. Editing for the law review required close attention to sources, citation and the structure of legal analysis. Leadership of the moot court brought repeated practice in framing legal issues for judges and peers. Teaching work exposed her to pedagogy and clarified complex civil procedure topics through repeated explanation.
Zardus’s undergraduate work in psychology remains a point of continuity. The published study and conference presentation speak to disciplined project work and an ability to translate data into conclusions. Those skills can be useful in case preparation, witness interviews and in assessing client narratives. They also suggest an intellectual curiosity that moves between disciplines rather than staying confined to a single approach.
Her background places emphasis on legal research, written advocacy and courtroom-style argument. Colleagues and classmates from her academic years recall a professional who combined scholarly attention with practical training. She continues to apply that preparation in practice. As of 2026 she maintains an active legal practice and handles matters that draw on her training in legal research, writing and oral advocacy.
