Service has been the defining characteristic of Scott’s professional life, representing his clients in hundreds of commercial transactions spanning over four decades. Scott has always been a first chair attorney, who takes tremendous pride in personally drafting and negotiating legal documents which are clear, concise and protect the client’s interests. Scott believes that a foundational tenet of service is being responsive and accessible to his clients during their time of need. Service is not just a theoretical concept to Scott—it is a way of life.
Scott’s service also includes two separate positions in Kentucky state government. First, Scott served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing eastern Jefferson County from 2001 through 2010. Second, and more recently, Scott served as the Secretary of the Executive Cabinet during the administration of Governor Matt Bevin from 2015 through 2019. Scott’s experience in state government has afforded him a perspective not shared by most attorneys and has benefited his clients immeasurably over the years.
ABOUT SCOTT
OF COUNSEL
Prior to joining White & Eldemire, PLLC, Scott had his own law firm, Brinkman & Associates, PLLC. Scott formed Brinkman & Associates in early 2020 following his tenure as the Secretary of the Executive Cabinet in the administration of Governor Matt Bevin. Prior to joining the administration of Governor Bevin, Scott practiced commercial real estate law, corporate law and finance law continuously from 1980 through 2015 with several law firms in Louisville.
Scott and Donna, his wife of 46 years and counting, are the proud parents of three children and one grandchild. Family is of upmost importance to Scott and Donna. Scott is also an avid golfer and tennis player as well as a voracious reader of history and mysteries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Secretary of the Executive Cabinet for Governor Matt Bevin of Kentucky, 2015 through 2019
- Acting Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, February through May, 2018
- Over 40 years, across mid-to-large law firms and in solo practice, practicing general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate law.
CIVIC AND CHARITABLE BOARDS
- University of Louisville Board of Trustees, 2019-2023.
- U of L Health Board, 2025 to present
- University of Louisville Foundation, Inc., 2022 to present.
- University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation, Inc., 2022 to present.
- Board of Directors of Treyton Oak Towers, 2020 to present.
- Louisville Redevelopment Authority, 2021 to present.
- Board of Trustees, Judicial Form Retirement System, 2021 to present.
- Board of Directors, Waterfront Development Corporation, 2004-2019.
- Parent Representative, Applied Behavior Analysis Licensure Board, 2010-2019.
- Chairman, Autism Spectrum Disorders Task Force, 2006.
EDUCATION
- J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law; 1980
- Senior editor of the Law Review from 1979 through 1980
- B.A., cum laude, University of Notre Dame; 1977 (Government)
