Buchalter Appoints Scott Johnson as Head of Information Technology
May, 2026 - Los Angeles, California
Buchalter is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Johnson as the firm’s new Head of Information Technology. Johnson has been promoted from within the firm, where he has served in the IT Department for nearly four years as Network Manager.
Johnson’s appointment reflects Buchalter’s continued focus on operational excellence and its commitment to developing and promoting internal talent. Over the course of his tenure, Johnson has played an integral role in supporting the firm’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and day to day technology needs across offices, earning a reputation as a trusted problem solver and collaborative leader.
“Scott has been a steady and respected presence in our IT department, and this promotion is well deserved,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “He understands our systems, our people, and our culture, and he brings the right mix of technical expertise and institutional knowledge to lead the department forward.”
Johnson brings more than two decades of leadership experience from the United States Marine Corps, where he currently serves as a Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps Reserves. Throughout his military career, he has led large organizations in demanding operational environments, developing a leadership approach centered on accountability, teamwork, and a mission focused mindset.
Since joining Buchalter in 2023, Johnson has played a key role in strengthening the firm’s technology infrastructure and operations. Working closely with attorneys and professional staff across the firm, he has focused on building a more responsive and resilient IT organization while supporting major initiatives across the Firm. In his new role as Director of Information Technology, Johnson is leading initiatives to modernize the firm’s technology environment and position the firm for the next generation of legal technology.
“I am grateful for the opportunity and for the trust the firm has placed in me,” said Johnson. “Buchalter has an incredibly collaborative culture, and I have been fortunate to learn from and work alongside a talented IT team. I look forward to continuing to support the firm’s attorneys and professional staff and helping ensure our technology evolves alongside the needs of the practice.”
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Buchalter is a full-service business law firm representing local, regional, national, and international clients in a multitude of practice areas and their subspecialties, among them: Bank and Finance, Corporate, Health Care, Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Law, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Real Estate, and Tax and Estate Planning. Buchalter has more than 600 attorneys with offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
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