Scott leverages his experience in all three branches of the federal government and the military to help clients successfully navigate their most sensitive, urgent, and high-profile challenges.
Scott is a trusted resource and proven problem-solver for clients who require sound judgment, a versatile skill set, and utmost discretion. He is a seasoned crisis manager and strategic counselor with a track record of delivering results under pressure. Scott is also adept at collaborating and communicating effectively when the stakes are high and the margin for error is low.
Scott's practice focuses on government investigations and spans a range of disciplines, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and public policy. He is also a well-rounded national security professional with a deep background in defense, intelligence, and homeland security.
Prior to joining the firm, Scott led a 200-person team as the Acting Under Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As the Department's first Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, he developed and coordinated policy related to international trade, supply chain security, and foreign investment.
Before DHS, Scott represented the White House as an Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President. He also worked for the U.S. House of Representatives in legal and policy roles ranging from Counsel for the Committee on Armed Services to Staff Director of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. While on Capitol Hill, he conducted numerous investigations, including one of the most significant matters in recent congressional history.
Earlier in his career, Scott practiced in the Washington office of an international law firm, clerked for a federal judge, and served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. A native Missourian, Scott worked for U.S. Senator Jim Talent and Governor Matt Blunt before attending law school.