About Scott
Administrative leadership for Chicago and Indianapolis offices
Scott Watson oversees office operations, including administrative staff, facilities, budget and events, for the firm's Chicago and Indianapolis offices.
Before moving into his current role, Scott was a practicing attorney in the Quarles Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Law Bulletin Media "Illinois Leading Lawyer" 2017–present (Employment & Labor: Management)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
- Illinois Super Lawyers® (2006; 2008–2011, 2015-present: Employment & Labor)
- Chambers USA® (2008–2010: Labor & Employment)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Indiana State University Alumni Association, board of directors (2011–present)
- Concordia Place, board of directors (2014)
- American Bar Association, member
- Illinois State Bar Association, member
- Chicago Bar Association, member
- 2009–2010 Mentorship Academy, The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, mentor
- New Leaders in the Executives' Club of Chicago, mentor
- Leading Lawyers Network, member
- Association of Legal Administrators, member
News & Insights
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business (Certificate of Executive Management, 2013)
- University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1995)
- Indiana State University (M.Ed., 1989)
- English (Pfennig Scholar)
- Indiana State University (B.S., 1985)
- Major: English (Pfennig Scholar)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1995