DeWitt Partner Scott Paler Named to 2025 Top Ten Influencers in Background Screening

DeWitt LLP is proud to announce that partner Scott Paler has been named one of the Top Ten Influencers in Background Screening for 2025 by PreemploymentDirectory.com. This annual recognition highlights professionals at the forefront of the industry who shape its direction through expertise, leadership, and innovation.

Scott serves as Chair of DeWitt’s Background Screening Practice Group and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Throughout his career, he has advised over 100 background screening companies on compliance and business matters and has defended numerous others in litigation. He also counsels employers nationwide on creating and managing legally compliant background screening programs.

In addition to his client work, Scott has played a significant role in the industry. He previously served as Co-Chair of the Litigation Avoidance Committee for the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and led PBSA’s Insurance Task Force.

This recognition underscores Scott’s reputation as one of the country’s leading attorneys in the background screening field.