Overview

Scott Mainquist represents employers in a variety of employment litigation matters. He has served on multiple case teams handling Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), FLSA, and Illinois Minimum Wage Law (IMWL) claims in federal and state courts.

Scott has represented and counseled, pro bono, Venezuelan and Cuban political refugees seeking asylum.

During law school, he served as senior article editor for Notre Dame’s Journal of International and Comparative Law.  

At the University of Chicago, Scott was a four-year varsity football player for the Maroons. In 2015, he was awarded the Stagg Medal, given to best senior male student athlete. In 2014, he was a captain, All-American, and the UAA Defensive Player of the Year. 

Focus Areas

Wage and HourClass ActionsWorkplace Privacy and Data Security

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Alzheimer’s Association Junior Board, Illinois Chapter

2021-present

Member

Hyde Park Institute - Maroons of Character Program

2021-present

Recognition

Honor Roll

Notre Dame Law School

Spring 2017

Recipient, Stagg Medal Award

University of Chicago

2015

Education

  • J.D., Notre Dame Law School, 2019cum laude
  • B.A., University of Chicago, 2015With Honors

Bar Admission

Illinois

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois