The Cathleen Scott Podcast

Following Pride Month 2026, it is clear to see that corporate participation in DEI initiatives and/or public sponsorship of social justice causes has declined significantly in the last few years. Many Fortune 100 companies have halted use of language like "DEI" or "racial diversity" in their public filings. Additionally, corporate sponsorship of Pride Month has rapidly declined, creating a funding...

Following the murder of controversial political figure Charlie Kirk, a wave of free-speech court cases emerged. Many public employees were terminated or subject to adverse employment action following comments they made on their personal social media accounts regarding Kirk's views. Public employees have special rights as it relates to what they can and cannot be terminated for. Unlike private empl...

Texas & Louisiana lawmakers are passing legislation to require the 10 commandments hang in public K-12 schools statewide. Given the inevitable controversy that this legislation will bring, many citizens and organizations have challenged this legislation, and brought the matter to the courts.  Does hanging the Ten Commandments in public schools create coercion and impose religious values, there...

Over the course of history, you typically find the "youngsters" innovating new technology first, while older generations lag behind. In the case of AI, it may be the opposite. As AI tools become more advanced and widely used, different generations have come to draw different conclusions about the value and risks. Cathleen Scott, board-certified labor and employment lawyer, discusses how she retain...

Can a federal agency compel a university to provide a list of students based on their participation in certain campus activities or clubs, or even their religious affiliation? Cathleen Scott outlines the developing dispute between a federal agency and the University of Pennsylvania, where the EEOC has requested information related to religious organizations and academic programs.   Cathleen Scott,...

Minecraft is an open-world game in which players can freely build and break blocks to build anything they imagine. Unexpectedly, it has also become the platform in which a virtual library was built, to deliver censored material to vulnerable countries in which access to information is limited. The Reporters Without Borders built the Uncensored Library in 2020, which contained corridors categorized...

A follow up on our previous episode, in which we explore how Trump's 600+ lawsuits are faring in the courts. It is no secret that Trump is a very litigious individual.   Even before taking his first term of presidency, Trump has had thousands of lawsuits associated with his name or associated companies. In Trump's 2nd term, his administration has already racked up 600+ lawsuits, mostly regarding h...

Trump's Administration has been sued over 600 times. How is the administration fairing in the courts? The presidential election is the priority focus for most voters, but in times like these, it is clear just how important our other appointed and elected officials are to uphold our democratic integrity. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe, turn on the notification bell, and join t...

Filing a lawsuit is a significant undertaking, and any individual who is considering to do so should understand what that truly entails, and the potential consequences. Board certified employment attorney Cathleen Scott sits down with attorney Anne Tomasello to discuss the realities of litigation, it's effectivity, and the pros and cons.   About Scott Law Team: Scott Law Team offers legal services...

National headlines read - "Trump Administration Seeks List of Jewish Students & Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania."  Cathleen Scott peels back the onion layers to determine fact from fiction, and to understand the reality of pressing current events. Given Cathleen's extensive employment law background, she is more than qualified to give us the inside scoop.    Cathleen Scott, a board-c...

It is often easy to visualize your ultimate reality, but how do you take actionable steps towards really making your lofty dreams or wishes come true? Often the 10-year and 5-year goals are the easiest ones to chart - what about the next 90 days? Learn more about how you can create a tangible pathway to your dreams, and in turn how to convert your wish into a real plan.   Cathleen Scott is the man...

Board-certified employment lawyer and business owner Cathleen Scott dives into lessons she's learned on how to be an effective boss.

Cathleen Scott and Anne Tomasello, a senior associate at Scott Law Team, explore the complexities of employment law in the healthcare industry—highlighting why it's essential for professionals to have their employment agreements thoroughly reviewed before signing.   Cathleen Scott, a board-certified employment law attorney with over 25 years of experience, brings deep insight into the legal challe...

FL Senator Tina Polsky is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate and a former attorney and mediator.  She is the minority group of a "super-majority" state government.    Learn more about how Polsky navigates the legislative field of Florida, joined by Cathleen and her business partner Gabe Roberts. 

AI is changing our systems and workplaces as we know it. What are the implications of AI in the legal sector, and what caveats must employers and employees be cautious of when implementing AI systems? What about workplace relationships in 2025?  Dive in with attorney Cathleen Scott and Meagan McCarthy of the Scott Law Team.

Workers' comp is complex for both employers and employees to navigate. Ara Gechijian is a practicing Workers' Comp expert with over 20+ years of experience. Gechijian sits down with Cathleen to discuss the dos and don'ts of workers' comp, from the employee and employer perspective.    

State Rep. Dr. Anna V. Eskamani is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, proudly serving Orange County. As Florida’s first elected Iranian-American legislator, Dr. Eskamani is a passionate advocate for Democratic values in a state facing a surge of extreme policy and conservatism.    Cathleen Scott sits down with Dr. Eskamani to unpack new Florida legislation, immigration is...

Cathleen Scott discusses new restrictive covenant legislation in Florida (CHOICE Act) with expert employment attorney Gabe Roberts.

Cathleen discusses new Supreme Court opinions with attorney Gabe Roberts, and what this may mean for the future of employment law and discrimination claims. 

Nayef Mubarak, immigration attorney and expert, informs us on the state of immigration in the United States today.  Immigration has become a very pressing and politicized issue.    Nayef and Cathleen describe the truth behind the US immigration system, and it's flaws that lead to so many undocumented people who are unable to obtain legal status.

Cathleen Scott and Gabe Roberts, partners at Scott Law Team, sit down and discuss news updates concerning employment law on a national scale.   Learn more about unprecedented events concerning the NLRB, potential collective action against AI-powered hiring tools, and more on our 7th CSP episode!   Disclaimer: this forum is not a substitute for legal advice.     

Jamie Beale Howe, real-estate advisor, entrepreneur, & organizational-culture expert dives into the truth about DEI on the 6th episode of the CSP.   DEI has unfortunately become a highly politicized term, but constructing a workplace with awareness of bias to foster growth can be an effective catalyst for building strong teams and workplace culture.

Expert employment attorneys Gabe Roberts & Cathleen Scott break down new non-compete legislation currently on the Governor's desk.  If passed, this bill will drastically change employee & employer rights in Florida as it relates to non-competes and other similar agreements. On our fifth episode of the Cathleen Scott Podcast, learn more about what this bill really means and it's larger impl...

Marc Hurwitz, private investigator and founder of Crossroads Investigations, brings his experience working in the White House and CIA to the table on the Cathleen Scott Podcast!   What do private investigators really do?  How can you find someone who doesn't want to be found?  How can investigators help attorneys and people alike?  Learn this and more on the 4th episode of the CSP. 

5th grade math & special-ed teacher Toby Tobin was loved by his students and community, but was forced to leave it all behind.  After anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed, the school district gave Mr. Tobin the ultimatum: go by Mrs. Tobin or lose his job.   We had the pleasure to sit down with Mr. Tobin to discuss his perspective, the importance of diversity and acceptance in education, maintaining...