Scott Walton
About Scott Walton
Scott Walton is the Senior Director of Strategic Operations at Cision in Chicago, Illinois, with a diverse background in health policy analysis and legal practice.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Scott Walton currently serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Operations at Cision in Chicago, Illinois. In this role since May 2022, he focuses on optimizing operational strategies, enhancing organizational efficiencies, and managing key strategic initiatives. His position involves collaborating with various departments to ensure cohesive and effective operations that align with Cision's broader business objectives.
Past Professional Experience
Scott Walton has a rich professional background spanning multiple roles and industries. Prior to his current role at Cision, he worked at Bulletin Intelligence where he held positions including Director of Global Briefings - Health Plans and Senior Analyst Manager - Health Policy. He also served as a Health Policy Analyst at Bulletin Intelligence. Earlier in his career, Scott was involved in legal practice as an Associate Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP and as an Attorney at Cheng Cohen LLC. He also held the role of Managing Director at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc./McCormack Schreiber Legal Solutions Inc.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Walton holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Iowa College of Law, completed between 2000 and 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics & Business and Politics from Cornell College, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His strong academic foundation has supported his diverse career in both legal and strategic operations fields.
Career in Health Policy Analysis
Scott Walton has significant experience in health policy analysis. At Bulletin Intelligence, he served as a Health Policy Analyst from 2017 to 2019 and subsequently as Senior Analyst Manager - Health Policy from 2019 to 2022. His expertise in this area involved in-depth analysis and management of health policy information, ensuring accurate and relevant intelligence was provided to clients.
Transition from Law to Strategic Operations
Scott Walton transitioned from a legal career to roles in strategic operations and intelligence. He first entered the legal field as an Associate Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP and then worked as an Attorney at Cheng Cohen LLC. After eight years in legal practice, he moved into legal recruitment as Managing Director at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc./McCormack Schreiber Legal Solutions Inc. This diverse background highlights his versatility and ability to adapt to different professional domains.