Scott Watkins

About Scott Watkins

Hi, I’m Scott. I wrote The Insider’s Guide to Law Firm Land. I’m a thirty-year intellectual property attorney who protects emerging technologies, which means sometimes I get to play with new toys before the public does. I’m a husband and father of two sons, the youngest being ten inches taller than me. I grew up with cats, and now love dogs – two are my current life companions, and the little one likes to wake up before sunrise. I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing well, which creates my relentless pursuit of quality. I love to tell stories to convey advice, because no one likes to be told what to do, but everyone loves a good story. And I want everyone I meet to be able to live a better life.My attorney label seems to receive a lot of attention, so let’s jump to the LinkedIn summary. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, I earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and a law degree from George Washington University. I’ve since held the positions of Law Clerk, Summer Associate, Associate, Special Counsel, Of Counsel, Partner, and Shareholder. I spent half my career in three boutique law firms of 10-175 attorneys and the other half with two general practice AM Law 100 firms of about 400 and 900 attorneys. I am currently a Shareholder at Polsinelli PC.Back in 2010 I went through a transformational moment at a retreat in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia that focused on mindfulness and spirituality rooted in Eastern cultures. I discovered a joy in being of service to others, a personal sense of satisfaction above and beyond winning any case or taking home a bonus check. I’ve since spent over hours attending and managing retreats in personal growth and human behavior from organizations such as Landmark Worldwide and the Inner Journey Institute, and served for several years as a Board member for the IJI. I’ve witnessed and supported hundreds of people improve their lives. It is still a wonder to behold. The Insider’s Guide to Law Firm Land combines my thirty-year career in law firms with my passion for stories, personal growth, and service. It’s a book of stories to guide lawyers through the practical realities of law firms to find happiness and success in the practice of law. I’ve been giving that guidance to individual attorneys for years, and now The Insider’s Guide to Law Firm Land lets me serve lawyers I may never meet in person.

Experience

1. of Counsel

   Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• The George Washington University Law School

  Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property

  1989 — 1992

• Columbia Engineering

  BSEE, Electrical Engineering

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Intellectual Property
• Patents
• Patent Applications
• Patent Prosecution