Cravath Publishes Winter 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal
Scott B. Reents focuses on electronic discovery and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to legal practice.
Mr. Reents represents clients in a variety of litigation matters, regulatory matters and internal investigations. He oversees the Firm’s data analytics and e‑discovery work and speaks and writes about topics related to digital evidence and AI. Mr. Reents serves on several working groups and commissions focused on the effective use of technology in legal practice and the courts.
Mr. Reents’s representative matters include:
- Representation of PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
- Representation of Robinhood in lawsuits arising out of the temporary placement of certain limits on trading in certain securities in the face of unprecedented market volatility.
- Representation of Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games Corporation) in putative class action and individual antitrust litigation concerning automatic card shufflers used in casinos.
- Representation of Costamare Shipping and related entities in connection with litigation filed in California federal court alleging various theories of liability concerning the October 2021 San Pedro Bay pipeline leak off the coast of California.
- Representation of Illumina in antitrust regulatory review and litigation concerning the company’s $8 billion acquisition of GRAIL, a healthcare company focused on multi‑cancer early detection.
- Representation of Qualcomm in several high‑stakes disputes relating to the company’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses, including federal antitrust and intellectual property litigation with Apple and the Federal Trade Commission.
Mr. Reents received a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2007, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Reents served as a law clerk to Hon. Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Reents worked in the technology industry for eight years. He has served as the Firm’s Lead Attorney for Data Analytics and E‑Discovery. Mr. Reents was named of counsel in 2023.
Mr. Reents’s representative matters include:
- Representation of PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
- Representation of Robinhood in lawsuits arising out of the temporary placement of certain limits on trading in certain securities in the face of unprecedented market volatility.
- Representation of Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games Corporation) in putative class action and individual antitrust litigation concerning automatic card shufflers used in casinos.
- Representation of Costamare Shipping and related entities in connection with litigation filed in California federal court alleging various theories of liability concerning the October 2021 San Pedro Bay pipeline leak off the coast of California.
- Representation of Illumina in antitrust regulatory review and litigation concerning the company’s $8 billion acquisition of GRAIL, a healthcare company focused on multi‑cancer early detection.
- Representation of Qualcomm in several high‑stakes disputes relating to the company’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses, including federal antitrust and intellectual property litigation with Apple and the Federal Trade Commission.
Mr. Reents received a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2007, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Reents served as a law clerk to Hon. Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Reents worked in the technology industry for eight years. He has served as the Firm’s Lead Attorney for Data Analytics and E‑Discovery. Mr. Reents was named of counsel in 2023.
Education
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J.D., 2007, Stanford Law SchoolOrder of the Coif
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B.A., 1996, Swarthmore CollegePhi Beta Kappa
Clerkships
- Hon. Gerard E. Lynch, U.S.D.C. for the Southern District of New York
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Legal Tech, 2026
The Sedona Conference
- Working Group 1
Rankings
Super Lawyers - Rising Stars - New York
- E-Discovery (2019, 2018, 2017)
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2024
Sterling Check Corp.’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition by First Advantage Corporation
On October 31, 2024, Sterling Check Corp. announced the closing of its acquisition by First Advantage Corporation, with a transaction value of approximately $2.2 billion. Sterling and First Advantage are both global providers of technology‑enabled background and identity verification services. As publicly announced, the companies entered a merger agreement on February 29, 2024, and received second requests from the Department of Justice on May 28, 2024. The parties announced the satisfaction of regulatory closing conditions on October 29, 2024. Cravath represented Sterling on all antitrust matters in connection with the transaction.
Activities
April 20, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at Stanford Law School’s Generative Legal 2026 Conference
On April 17, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in Stanford Law School’s Generative Legal 2026 conference in Palo Alto, California, which brought together senior in‑house counsel, law firm partners, technologists, investors and academics to explore how AI is reshaping legal practice. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “Impact of AI on the Legal Industry,” which discussed how generative AI is reshaping the talent pipeline and operating models in law. Panelists examined how junior attorneys will gain foundational experience with AI and how law firms and in‑house departments are adjusting their structures.
Activities
April 06, 2026
Law360 Selects Four Cravath Attorneys for 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Four Cravath attorneys were selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards: partners Ryan J. Patrone (Capital Markets), Claudia J. Ricciardi (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Jihyun Chung (Private Equity) and of counsel Scott B. Reents (Legal Tech). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
Activities
March 16, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at Legalweek 2026
On March 11, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in Legalweek 2026, which took place from March 9‑12 in New York. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “Tech‑Driven Legal Innovation,” which discussed the latest AI innovations in law firms and legal departments, the implications of AI for litigation and discovery and predictions for the next wave of legal innovations.
Activities
February 19, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at NYIAC’s Town Hall on AI in the Legal Profession
On February 10, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in the New York International Arbitration Center’s “AI & the Transformation of the Legal Profession: A Town Hall on How AI is Reshaping Practice, Training, Ethics, and the Business of Law” in New York. Panelists addressed the opportunities and the risks of AI, with a focus on how legal institutions can adapt responsibly while preserving human judgment, professional standards and public trust.
Activities
January 20, 2026
Scott Reents Presents at the 2026 Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit Showcase
On January 15, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents and discovery attorney Andrew Weiner participated in the 2026 Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit Showcase. The Showcase, which was held virtually, featured presentations and strategic discussions highlighting the latest developments in the legal sector. Scott and Andrew led a presentation entitled “From 5 Million Documents to Measurable Results: How Cravath Redefined High-Stakes Document Review with AI,” which discussed the use of AI in the document review process for litigation.
Scott B. Reents focuses on electronic discovery and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to legal practice.
Mr. Reents represents clients in a variety of litigation matters, regulatory matters and internal investigations. He oversees the Firm’s data analytics and e‑discovery work and speaks and writes about topics related to digital evidence and AI. Mr. Reents serves on several working groups and commissions focused on the effective use of technology in legal practice and the courts.
Mr. Reents’s representative matters include:
- Representation of PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
- Representation of Robinhood in lawsuits arising out of the temporary placement of certain limits on trading in certain securities in the face of unprecedented market volatility.
- Representation of Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games Corporation) in putative class action and individual antitrust litigation concerning automatic card shufflers used in casinos.
- Representation of Costamare Shipping and related entities in connection with litigation filed in California federal court alleging various theories of liability concerning the October 2021 San Pedro Bay pipeline leak off the coast of California.
- Representation of Illumina in antitrust regulatory review and litigation concerning the company’s $8 billion acquisition of GRAIL, a healthcare company focused on multi‑cancer early detection.
- Representation of Qualcomm in several high‑stakes disputes relating to the company’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses, including federal antitrust and intellectual property litigation with Apple and the Federal Trade Commission.
Mr. Reents received a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2007, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Reents served as a law clerk to Hon. Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Reents worked in the technology industry for eight years. He has served as the Firm’s Lead Attorney for Data Analytics and E‑Discovery. Mr. Reents was named of counsel in 2023.
Mr. Reents’s representative matters include:
- Representation of PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
- Representation of Robinhood in lawsuits arising out of the temporary placement of certain limits on trading in certain securities in the face of unprecedented market volatility.
- Representation of Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games Corporation) in putative class action and individual antitrust litigation concerning automatic card shufflers used in casinos.
- Representation of Costamare Shipping and related entities in connection with litigation filed in California federal court alleging various theories of liability concerning the October 2021 San Pedro Bay pipeline leak off the coast of California.
- Representation of Illumina in antitrust regulatory review and litigation concerning the company’s $8 billion acquisition of GRAIL, a healthcare company focused on multi‑cancer early detection.
- Representation of Qualcomm in several high‑stakes disputes relating to the company’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses, including federal antitrust and intellectual property litigation with Apple and the Federal Trade Commission.
Mr. Reents received a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College in 1996, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2007, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Reents served as a law clerk to Hon. Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Reents worked in the technology industry for eight years. He has served as the Firm’s Lead Attorney for Data Analytics and E‑Discovery. Mr. Reents was named of counsel in 2023.
Education
-
J.D., 2007, Stanford Law SchoolOrder of the Coif
-
B.A., 1996, Swarthmore CollegePhi Beta Kappa
Clerkships
- Hon. Gerard E. Lynch, U.S.D.C. for the Southern District of New York
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Legal Tech, 2026
The Sedona Conference
- Working Group 1
Rankings
Super Lawyers - Rising Stars - New York
- E-Discovery (2019, 2018, 2017)
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2024
Sterling Check Corp.’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition by First Advantage Corporation
On October 31, 2024, Sterling Check Corp. announced the closing of its acquisition by First Advantage Corporation, with a transaction value of approximately $2.2 billion. Sterling and First Advantage are both global providers of technology‑enabled background and identity verification services. As publicly announced, the companies entered a merger agreement on February 29, 2024, and received second requests from the Department of Justice on May 28, 2024. The parties announced the satisfaction of regulatory closing conditions on October 29, 2024. Cravath represented Sterling on all antitrust matters in connection with the transaction.
Activities
April 20, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at Stanford Law School’s Generative Legal 2026 Conference
On April 17, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in Stanford Law School’s Generative Legal 2026 conference in Palo Alto, California, which brought together senior in‑house counsel, law firm partners, technologists, investors and academics to explore how AI is reshaping legal practice. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “Impact of AI on the Legal Industry,” which discussed how generative AI is reshaping the talent pipeline and operating models in law. Panelists examined how junior attorneys will gain foundational experience with AI and how law firms and in‑house departments are adjusting their structures.
Activities
April 06, 2026
Law360 Selects Four Cravath Attorneys for 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Four Cravath attorneys were selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards: partners Ryan J. Patrone (Capital Markets), Claudia J. Ricciardi (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Jihyun Chung (Private Equity) and of counsel Scott B. Reents (Legal Tech). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
Activities
March 16, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at Legalweek 2026
On March 11, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in Legalweek 2026, which took place from March 9‑12 in New York. Scott spoke on a panel entitled “Tech‑Driven Legal Innovation,” which discussed the latest AI innovations in law firms and legal departments, the implications of AI for litigation and discovery and predictions for the next wave of legal innovations.
Activities
February 19, 2026
Scott Reents Speaks at NYIAC’s Town Hall on AI in the Legal Profession
On February 10, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents participated in the New York International Arbitration Center’s “AI & the Transformation of the Legal Profession: A Town Hall on How AI is Reshaping Practice, Training, Ethics, and the Business of Law” in New York. Panelists addressed the opportunities and the risks of AI, with a focus on how legal institutions can adapt responsibly while preserving human judgment, professional standards and public trust.
Activities
January 20, 2026
Scott Reents Presents at the 2026 Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit Showcase
On January 15, 2026, Cravath of counsel Scott B. Reents and discovery attorney Andrew Weiner participated in the 2026 Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit Showcase. The Showcase, which was held virtually, featured presentations and strategic discussions highlighting the latest developments in the legal sector. Scott and Andrew led a presentation entitled “From 5 Million Documents to Measurable Results: How Cravath Redefined High-Stakes Document Review with AI,” which discussed the use of AI in the document review process for litigation.
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