Scott Seitz

What do you focus on?

I represent clients through all stages of government investigations and related litigation. I have experience in a variety of litigation matters in federal court. I assist with all phases of litigation, with a focus on drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, preparing witnesses and trial preparation.

Before joining the firm, I worked as an attorney for the National Security Agency and Special Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Maryland. Through these roles, I have both litigated cases, including trying cases to verdict, and investigated and remediated complex instances of non-compliance, particularly relating to information technology processes.

I also have extensive experience with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the National Defense Authorization Act and all aspects of the congressional oversight process, including preparing witnesses for contentious public testimony and responding to congressional requests for sensitive client information.

What do you see on the horizon?

Government agencies will no doubt continue to be very aggressive in investigating alleged infractions. Moreover, as all aspects of business, and indeed our daily lives, become entirely based on information technology and cyber processes, clients can expect the government to continue to search for new and novel ways to apply old laws, many of which were written before the invention of the internet, to new technology and practices. Having counsel with the ability to understand, explain and perhaps ultimately defend these practices will be critical to successfully navigating these investigations.

Representative Experience

• Represented executives of a cannabis company in a federal investigation into alleged misconduct in the regulatory process. Clients avoided any criminal charges.
• Conducted an internal investigation into alleged financial fraud by a large cannabis company. Advised the company on defensive posture and remediation. Client avoided any criminal charges.
• Represented a coach in the “Varsity Blues” matter. To date, one of only two defendants to avoid prison. United States v. John Vandemoer (D. Mass).