Viviane Scott
About Viviane Scott
Viviane Scott is an Associate who provides strategic advice on corporate transactions related to labor and employment issues. She has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles including litigation and workplace investigations, and holds a JD from Yale Law School.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Viviane Scott currently serves as an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, where she focuses on providing strategic advice related to corporate transactions, particularly in labor and employment issues. She has been with the firm since 2021 and operates in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her role involves assisting clients with workplace investigations and risk management, emphasizing her capability in managing sensitive employment matters.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Prior to her current position, Viviane Scott worked at several law firms. She was an Associate at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP from 2015 to 2017, where she gained experience in corporate transactions. She then joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz as a Litigation Associate from 2018 to 2021, where she handled various litigation matters. Her background includes a diverse range of legal issues, including legal malpractice and commercial litigation.
Education and Expertise
Viviane Scott obtained her Doctor of Law (JD) from Yale Law School, studying from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, completed between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Business Administration from UC Berkeley Extension, which she pursued from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in labor and employment law.
Judicial Clerkship and Early Career
Viviane Scott gained valuable experience as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Courts of Appeals from 2017 to 2018. This role provided her with insights into the judicial process and enhanced her legal research skills. Earlier in her career, she worked as an English Instructor at Universidad Veracruzana in 2005 and as a Friedman Fellow & Youth Advocate at the American Civil Liberties Union, Northern California from 2000 to 2002.
Professional Involvement and Skills
Viviane Scott has demonstrated her expertise in employment law compliance through her appearances before EEOC and OSHA panels. She has also handled sensitive employment matters and has experience in workplace investigations and risk management. Her diverse litigation background includes handling cases related to copyright, trademark, and false advertising, showcasing her broad legal skill set.