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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Nancy R. Heinen''' is an American attorney and corporate executive, best known for her tenure as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] from 1997 to 2006. She played a significant role in many of Apple's pivotal moments, including the return of [[Steve Jobs]] to the company.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Nancy R. Heinen was born and raised in the United States. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the [[University of California, Berkeley|University of California]], Berkeley, and later attended the [[Stanford Law School|Stanford University Law School]], where she earned her Juris Doctor degree.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Heinen began her career in the legal field, working for several law firms before transitioning to the tech industry. She joined [[NeXT]] in 1988, a computer and software company founded by Steve Jobs after his initial departure from Apple. At NeXT, Heinen served as the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.<br />
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In 1997, following Apple's acquisition of NeXT, Heinen returned to Apple with Jobs. As the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, she was responsible for all of Apple's legal affairs. Her tenure at Apple was marked by significant growth and innovation for the company, including the launch of iconic products like the [[iPod]] and [[iPhone]].<br />
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Heinen left Apple in 2006. In 2007, she was implicated in a controversy over the backdating of executive stock options at Apple, which led to a legal dispute with the [[Securities and Exchange Commission|U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] (SEC). The case was settled in 2010.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Heinen is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in the field of education. She is a trustee of the [[Nueva School]], a private school known for its gifted education program.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Apple Inc.]]<br />
* [[NeXT]]<br />
* [[Steve Jobs]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
* [https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/1445969 Nancy R. Heinen] at Bloomberg<br />
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