Scott leads the Americas Management Team. Previously a partner at WilmerHale, Scott advises private and federal clients in technology and is regarded as a leading authority in intellectual property and international trade. He has served as an advisor on privacy, data protection and digital identity to various Fortune 500 entities as well as government organizations.

With extensive experience in all matters related to data protection and cybersecurity, in both consumer and human resources contexts, Scott is an expert in a wide range of legal issues that companies face in online and mobile business, especially across borders.

Dr. Volker Schmits LL.M. assists media houses, broadcasters, content producers and investors in all legal questions relating to strategic and operational aspects. He participated in many media M&A transactions. In particular, Volker acquired in-depth knowledge of technical infrastructure projects combining media- and cyber/telecommunications law (including data protection considerations).

In his role as an Executive Industry Advisory at First Law International, Volker brings in his stellar corporate and entrepreneurial background. Before founding his own law firm SCHMITSPARTNERS, Volker was a partner at Amereller for fourteen years and the media firm SWK Schwarz for two years.