Scott E. Pickens, our firm's immediate past Managing Partner, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, securities, and commercial law, especially in the representation of creditors in financing transactions.
He has represented major insurance companies, commercial banks, asset-based lenders, and virtually every other type of participant in the finance markets in a variety of financing transactions and workouts.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Schiff Hardin in 1980, Mr. Pickens served in several positions with the Harris Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago where, among other things, he managed Harris' asset based lending division.
Prior to joining the Harris Trust & Savings Bank in 1974, Mr. Pickens served as Financial Analyst and Supervisor of Disbursements for Nalco Chemical Company.
Awards and Honors
Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law
Illinois Super Lawyers, Securities & Corporate Finance
Leading Lawyer — Banking and Financial Institutions Law; Securities and Venture Law, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network
Leading Lawyer — Banking & Finance, Chambers USA — America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Martindale-Hubbell — A/V Rated
Who's Who Legal — International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, Banking
Who's Who Legal — Illinois, Banking