Press Release 03.10.25
Walter Scott represents entrepreneurs, startups and mature companies in a broad spectrum of matters, including by serving as outside general counsel.
Walter advises clients regarding corporate governance, securities and venture capital, commercial and government contracts and related disputes, technology transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
In addition to private practice with Pillsbury, he has served as counsel and general counsel in corporate legal departments of several startups and Fortune 100 companies operating in diverse industries, including aerospace, defense, manufacturing, ad tech, SaaS and professional services.
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Previously, Walter served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for seven years, including five years as a SEAL at SEAL Team THREE in Coronado, California, completing deployments to East Asia and the Middle East.
Representative Experience
- Represented Brain Corp., a leading autonomous technology company creating transformative solutions in robotics and artificial intelligence, in its $32 million investment from Tennant Company.
- Represented Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, in its $48 million sale of Research Use Only kitted solutions to Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.
- Represented Kirei LLC, a provider of acoustic design solutions, in its acquisition by Carnegie Fabrics LLC.
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- Represented Brentwood Associates, a private equity investment firm, in its sale of Pacific Island Restaurants Inc., sole franchisee of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants, to Nimes Capital LLC.
Professional Highlights
- Speaking Engagements
- “Best Practices and Hot Topics in GovCon M&A,” Pillsbury’s 2024 West Coast Government Contracts Summit, San Diego, May 16, 2024.
Education
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J.D., Harvard Law School, 2006
B.A., University of California, San Diego, 2003
magna cum laude
Admissions
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California