Scott A. Goodstein

Biography

Mr. Goodstein is an Attorney at WBA. His practice focuses on special districts and local government law in Colorado. Prior to joining WBA, Mr. Goodstein represented government entities in state and federal legal matters across a wide variety of practice areas, representing his clients at both the trial and appellate level. He previously served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Elizabeth L. Harris of the Colorado Court of Appeals, as well as a legal intern for a nonprofit organization and a large firm.

Mr. Goodstein was also a student attorney in the Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic, where he wrote petitions and comments for the triennial regulatory rulemaking process, advocating for greater accessibility for people with disabilities. Mr. Goodstein successfully presented to the United States Copyright Office at a Rulemaking Hearing in support of accessibility exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a number of which were incorporated into the final rule.

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, and traveling.

Education and Honors

• University of Colorado Law School (J.D., 2021).
• University of Colorado (M.A., 2016).
• Colorado State University (B.A., 2013, Cum Laude; B.S., 2013).
• The Sandgrund Award for Best Consumer Rights Work (April 2021).
• Leaders in Law and Community (LILAC) Fellowship and Scholarship.

Professional Activities

• Associate Editor, University of Colorado Law Review.
• Author of “When the Cat’s Away: Techlash, Loot Boxes, and Regulating ‘Dark Patterns’ in the Video Game Industry’s Monetization Strategies” (University of Colorado Law Review, Volume 92, Issue 1, Winter 2021).
• Interviewed in Fast Company magazine (December 19, 2022): https://www.fastcompany.com/90827050/epic-games-deceptive-design-fortnite-ftc-fine.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
• Colorado Bar Association, Member
• Denver Bar Association, Member

Community Activities

• Designed, hosted, and coordinated the “Disability Law, Inclusion, and Accommodation” symposium panel (April 17th, 2020).
• Vice President, Jewish Law Students Association.
• Student Teacher, Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project.