Overview
Scott Isaacson is a member of the firm's International section. He advises domestic and foreign businesses and not-for-profit organizations regarding all aspects of international trade and business, with specific emphasis in Latin America. Mr. Isaacson previously served as International Legal Counsel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, supervising all of the church's legal work in South America. As part of this position, he managed international real estate acquisitions and construction, complex litigation and international arbitration, international tax compliance for not-for-profit organizations, government relations, and legal implementation of new programs.
On a regular basis, Mr. Isaacson makes presentations at international seminars held in countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Mexico about legal matters related to non-profit and religious organizations.
Mr. Isaacson is recognized as one of Utah's Legal Elite in international law.
Experience
- From 1998 through 2004, served as International Legal Counsel, Office of General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, supervising all Church legal work in South America; managed international real estate acquisitions and construction, managed complex litigation and international arbitration, international tax compliance for not-for-profit organizations, managed government relations, legal implementation of new programs.
- 1989 to 1998, King & Isaacson, P.C., Salt Lake City, Utah.
- 1985-1989, Davis Graham & Stubbs, Salt Lake City, Utah
- 1981-1985, Davis Graham & Stubbs, Denver, Colorado