Latham Wins Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award
Swords to Plowshares recognizes the firm for its work on behalf of US veterans.
Scott Joiner, a first-chair trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, represents clients in high-stakes white collar matters and complex commercial litigation.
Scott represents global corporations, emerging companies, boards of directors, executives, and entrepreneurs in highly sensitive commercial disputes and regulatory matters, including:
Scott draws on his broad government experience and trial work to represent clients in a range of industries. Complementing his professional experience, he brings a sophisticated understanding of the digital assets and Web3 ecosystem to advise companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on complex technology-related disputes.
Prior to joining Latham, Scott served as an Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of California, where he was a member of the Corporate & Securities Fraud Unit and the Organized Crime Strike Force. During more than seven years at the US Attorney’s Office, he worked on a wide range of matters, including cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, public corruption, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act offenses, FCPA violations, and money laundering and cryptocurrency investigations.
From 2004 to 2008, he served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, deploying to Ramadi, Iraq in 2007 with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines.
Before joining the Marine Corps, Scott practiced with an international law firm, where he focused on complex commercial litigation and white collar matters.
Scott participates in events and panels on digital asset regulation and enforcement, including the Cambridge Forum. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, particularly related to safeguarding children’s rights, and serves on the firm’s Bay Area pro bono committee.
Scott’s experience includes representing:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham & Watkins
Swords to Plowshares recognizes the firm for its work on behalf of US veterans.