Robert J. Scott

Robert represents mid-market and large enterprise companies in software license transactions and disputes with major software publishers such as Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. He has defended over 225 software audit matters initiated by software piracy trade groups such as the BSA and SIIA. He is counsel to some of the world's largest corporations, such as Schlumberger, PepsiCo, Iron Mountain and American Express, on information technology matters including intellectual property licensing, risk management, data privacy, and outsourcing. Robert ensures that Scott & Scott, LLP continues its focus on cost-effective strategies that deliver positive results.He is regularly called upon by his peers and the media to share his expertise. His personal speaking engagements include web seminars, continuing legal education seminars, and media appearances.

• Software Audits
• Software Licensing Transactions
• Technology Transactions
• Security & Privacy
• Software Litigation

Texas

Since 1999

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for the Northern, Western & Eastern Districts of Texas

Managing Partner

Scott & Scott, LLP

1999 - Current

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

J.D. | Law

1993 - 1996

Austin College

B.A. | Economics & Philosophy

1989 - 1992

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Dallas Bar Association Computer Law Section

Member

Current

State Bar of Texas Data Security and Privacy

Current

Managed Service Providers

Board Member

2004 - Current

Activities: Professional association of over 8,000 members worldwide who provide IT outsourcing.

Microsoft Software Asset Management Certified Professional

Microsoft

Certified ISO 19770 Practitioner

IBSMA