Scott Gilles

Scott Gilles is an attorney with the Griffin Company in Carson City, Nevada. His practice focuses on political and election law, state legislative lobbying, administrative regulation, and strategic public policy planning. He draws on experience in government relations and leadership roles at state and municipal levels. His legal background includes construction, bankruptcy, and property disputes. He assists clients with understanding government processes and the legal requirements associated with legislation, agency activity, and political matters.

Gilles received a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003 and a B.A. in English from the University of Nevada, Reno. Following law school, he clerked for Judge Michael R. Griffin of Nevada’s First Judicial District Court. His academic training and judicial clerkship offered experience in legal writing, courtroom processes, and legal reasoning. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada and California. His education supports his combination of legal analysis and government affairs work.

Gilles was appointed Nevada’s Deputy Secretary of State for Elections in 2011, helping oversee the 2012 presidential election and 2014 election cycle. He later managed government affairs and legislative relations for the City of Reno for four years. He then served as a senior adviser to Governor Steve Sisolak, addressing communications, policy, legislation, and intergovernmental relationships. He joined the Griffin Company in 2021 after leaving the Governor’s Office.

Scott Gilles has worked on public policy involving energy, climate, conservation, mining, tourism, transportation, taxation, and cannabis licensing implementation. His experience extends to regulatory questions affecting businesses and government agencies. His practice focuses on legislative advocacy, administrative issues, and the planning needed to navigate complex state processes. Prior service at several levels of Nevada government provides a foundation for advising clients on public affairs and the practical effects of proposed policies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Griffin Company
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Nevada
• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nevada, Reno
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

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