Scott D. Wilson

Scott D. Wilson, of counsel in the Baton Rouge office, focuses his practice on labor and employment law, handling litigation, counseling, and administrative matters. He has extensive experience representing both employees and employers in cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and related state and federal employment laws.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Wilson has litigated a wide range of employment and business matters, including discrimination, whistleblower claims, wage and hour issues, and constitutional law disputes. He has handled more than 185 cases in federal district courts and over 35 appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, securing landmark reversals of district court rulings. His experience also includes contract disputes, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, and personal injury cases.

In addition to litigation, Mr. Wilson has significant experience in employment counseling and compliance, including responding to administrative charges, conducting internal investigations, participating in mediations, and advising clients on workplace policies. His depth of experience allows him to provide strategic guidance to businesses navigating the complexities of labor and employment law.

Mr. Wilson’s background in both trial advocacy and preventive counseling makes him a valuable resource for clients seeking effective solutions to workplace challenges.

Practice Areas

• Labor & Employment

Education

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, California, J.D., 1989

Louisiana State University, B.A. in Political Science, 1985

Admissions

Louisiana

U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Supreme Court of the United States

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar Association, Delegate to House of Delegates, 2026-2028

Louisiana Association for Justice, Member

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Member

Honors and Awards

Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2022)

Listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Employment & Labor (2019-2022)

AV^® Preeminent^TM Peer Review Rated.

Publications