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Scott Scharf

Scott Scharf

Of Counsel
About

Scott Scharf focuses his practice on helping emerging growth, technology-based companies navigate a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including strategic advice on corporate formation, general corporate governance, convertible debt, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Scott works with companies across a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, clean technology, e-commerce, education and healthcare.

Scott also regularly represents venture capital clients as outside counsel during portfolio company investments.

Bar AdmissionsCalifornia
Education
  • J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law, 2014
    Articles Editor, UC Davis Law Review
    Order of the Coif
  • B.A., Government, Cornell University, 2006
  • Certificate, CORe, Harvard Business School Online, 2019
    High Honors

AWARDS

  • Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, Best Lawyers, (2025)
  • Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers, (2023 – 2024)

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Scott worked at a leading global law firm in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

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