McDermott Will & Emery has announced the addition of Audrey Scott as a partner in its private client practice group based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This strategic hire aims to bolster the firm’s capabilities in advising affluent clients and family offices, particularly in the domain of cross-border transactions and multijurisdictional estate planning. Scott brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously been involved in complex international tax structures and serving the needs of wealthy founders and their families.
The firm, known for providing legal solutions to clients with intricate personal and business interests, highlights Scott’s specialization in family office operations and cross-border financial matters. Her expertise is anticipated to strengthen McDermott’s position in the Northern California market, an area rich with high-net-worth individuals and a vibrant tech industry.
These developments come as elite law firms continue to expand their private client groups to encompass a broader range of global client needs. Audrey Scott’s alignment with McDermott Will & Emery underscores the firm’s commitment to deepening its expertise in private wealth management amidst an increasingly interconnected world. The announcement was made on Friday.
For further details, the original announcement is available at Bloomberg Law.