Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
New Jersey
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court – District of Columbia
J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
B.A., Cornell University
“Regulatory Structure of Sober Living Residences,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police In-Service Series (Webinar), February 2, 2024
“AI: Unlimited Potential or Too Good to be True – Positives and Pitfalls for Lawyers and Their Clients,” Burlington County Bar Association (Mount Holly, NJ), January 18, 2024
“Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam,” The Perfect Scam℠, AARP (Podcast), December 22, 2023
“How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) 2023 National Law Enforcement Summit (Boston, MA), December 4, 2023
“Coloring Inside the Lines: How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative’s (PTACC) 2023 National Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit (Denver, CO), October 4, 2023
“How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police’s Police Executive Institute, May 10, 2023
“Status of Police Reform,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Inservice, March 10, 2023
“Recent Developments with Miranda,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Briefing, September 22, 2022
“When Charity Goes Wrong: The Infamous GoFundMe Good Samaritan Scam,” Institute for Jewish Ethics, September 14, 2022
“Upping the Ante: Prosecuting Drug Dealers for First-Degree Homicide for Drug-Induced-Deaths of Their Customers” National District Attorneys Association 2021 Summer Summit, July 20, 2021
“Internal Investigations: Practical and Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel and Compliance Officers” DELVACCA 7th Annual In-House Counsel Conference, April 21, 2015
“Synthesizing Areas of Overlap Between Title IX and the Clery Act” Stetson University’s National Conference on Law and Higher Education, February 13, 2015
“Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risks in a Changing Environment: A Discussion with the General Counsel” Stetson University’s National Conference on Law and Higher Education, February 13, 2015
“Not for the Faint-Hearted: Mounting a Strong Defense When the Government Is Your Adversary” DELVACCA Chapter Litigation CLE Institute, October 2014
“Managing Regulatory and Compliance Challenges” Pennsylvania Bar Association, Inside-Outside Counsel Summit, September 2014
Panelist, “Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries Update” DRI Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Conference, July 2014
“An Insiders’ Guide to the Violence Against Women Act Negotiated Rulemaking: Implementing Changes to the Clery Act” National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Meeting, June 2014
Bill Martinez Live, June 16, 2014
The Big Show with Bill Cunningham, WLW-AM, May 19, 2014
“The Power of the Executive Branch” Drinker Biddle Online Briefing, March 25, 2014
“Handling Parallel Criminal, Civil and Administrative Investigations” 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Compliance Congress, October 2013
“Upon Further Review—Breaking Down the SEC Whistleblower Program” DRI Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Conference, June 2013
“Outside Investigations: When to Recommend Them and How to Survive Them” National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Meeting, June 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, June 14, 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, May 21, 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, January 17, 2013
“SOX to Dodd-Frank—10 Years of Increased Government Enforcement and Current Trends,” DRI Annual Meeting, October 2012
“Friends, Co-Workers and Thieves: Coping with Fraud” Eastern Region Association of Physical Plant Administrators Annual Meeting, October 2012
Guest, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, September 6, 2012
Guest, America Live with Megyn Kelly, Fox News Channel, June 26, 2012
Witness before the House Oversight Committee Hearing, Amending the Hatch Act, May 16, 2012
Witness before the House Oversight Committee Hearing, The Hatch Act: The Challenges of Separating Politics from Policy, June 21, 2011
“Ethics and Internal Investigations” National Association of College and University Attorneys Technology and Research Compliance Seminar, November 2010
“Internal Investigations” DRI Annual Meeting, October 2010
Guest, Good Day Philadelphia, November 10, 2010
Guest, Fox & Friends, Fox News Channel, June 1, 2010
Guest, Hannity, Fox News Channel, May 28, 2010
Commencement speaker, MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, PA, May 2008
“Nuts and Bolts for Federal Sentencings” Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 2006
SCOTT A. COFFINA is a partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP. He is a relentless problem solver, drawing upon his extensive experience in a wide range of high-level, high-leverage government and law firm positions and dedicating all his energy to guiding clients through whatever difficult challenges they face. Mr. Coffina practices in the areas of white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters, compliance, political-legal controversies, health care fraud, higher education, and general crisis management. He is a member of the Government Enforcement, Compliance, & White Collar Litigation, Qui Tam & False Claims Act, and Title IX Practice Groups.
Having previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney, senior deputy chief counsel to Governor Chris Christie, associate counsel to President George W. Bush, staff assistant to President Ronald Reagan, and most recently, as the County Prosecutor of Burlington County, New Jersey, Mr. Coffina brings a 360° approach to clients’ situations, addressing legal implications, and potential collateral consequences, such as reputational harm and impact on the organizational culture. As the Burlington County Prosecutor, he oversaw investigations and prosecutions for all indictable offenses committed in the county, including:
Mr. Coffina was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2022 by the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association for his efforts in prioritizing drug-induced-death investigations, while also initiating several groundbreaking law enforcement initiated drug treatment intervention and diversion programs. He also served as president of the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey.
As an Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Coffina led numerous investigations into alleged violations of the False Claims Act, tried several cases to verdict, and twice argued successfully before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
In private practice, he has led and/or conducted numerous internal investigations and defended individuals, corporations and colleges and universities in a wide variety of high stakes matters, including:
As Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush, and Senior Deputy Chief Counsel to Governor Chris Christie, Mr. Coffina represented the interests of the Executive in legislative oversight investigations, legislative and public policy issues, judicial selection, litigation, and political-legal controversies. In the White House, Mr. Coffina advised the Office of Political Affairs, the same Office in which he served as a staff assistant under President Ronald Reagan.
Mr. Coffina has authored articles on various subjects, ranging from internal investigations, privilege issues, political corruption, police reform, and constitutional issues. He has also presented to professional organizations on these subjects and appeared as a guest on local and national television and radio talk shows. He was previously an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University, where he taught Constitutional Law.
Active in several community organizations, he currently serves as an Honorary Commander for the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base MDL, he’s on the Leadership Council for Maryville Addiction Treatment Center, on the Board of Directors of Prevention Plus of Burlington County, and on the Advisory Committee for Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey.
Mr. Coffina graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Government and earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Contact Scott A. Coffina now“Regulatory Structure of Sober Living Residences,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police In-Service Series (Webinar), February 2, 2024
“AI: Unlimited Potential or Too Good to be True – Positives and Pitfalls for Lawyers and Their Clients,” Burlington County Bar Association (Mount Holly, NJ), January 18, 2024
“Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam,” The Perfect Scam℠, AARP (Podcast), December 22, 2023
“How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) 2023 National Law Enforcement Summit (Boston, MA), December 4, 2023
“Coloring Inside the Lines: How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative’s (PTACC) 2023 National Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit (Denver, CO), October 4, 2023
“How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police’s Police Executive Institute, May 10, 2023
“Status of Police Reform,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Inservice, March 10, 2023
“Recent Developments with Miranda,” New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Briefing, September 22, 2022
“When Charity Goes Wrong: The Infamous GoFundMe Good Samaritan Scam,” Institute for Jewish Ethics, September 14, 2022
“Upping the Ante: Prosecuting Drug Dealers for First-Degree Homicide for Drug-Induced-Deaths of Their Customers” National District Attorneys Association 2021 Summer Summit, July 20, 2021
“Internal Investigations: Practical and Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel and Compliance Officers” DELVACCA 7th Annual In-House Counsel Conference, April 21, 2015
“Synthesizing Areas of Overlap Between Title IX and the Clery Act” Stetson University’s National Conference on Law and Higher Education, February 13, 2015
“Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risks in a Changing Environment: A Discussion with the General Counsel” Stetson University’s National Conference on Law and Higher Education, February 13, 2015
“Not for the Faint-Hearted: Mounting a Strong Defense When the Government Is Your Adversary” DELVACCA Chapter Litigation CLE Institute, October 2014
“Managing Regulatory and Compliance Challenges” Pennsylvania Bar Association, Inside-Outside Counsel Summit, September 2014
Panelist, “Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries Update” DRI Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Conference, July 2014
“An Insiders’ Guide to the Violence Against Women Act Negotiated Rulemaking: Implementing Changes to the Clery Act” National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Meeting, June 2014
Bill Martinez Live, June 16, 2014
The Big Show with Bill Cunningham, WLW-AM, May 19, 2014
“The Power of the Executive Branch” Drinker Biddle Online Briefing, March 25, 2014
“Handling Parallel Criminal, Civil and Administrative Investigations” 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Compliance Congress, October 2013
“Upon Further Review—Breaking Down the SEC Whistleblower Program” DRI Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Conference, June 2013
“Outside Investigations: When to Recommend Them and How to Survive Them” National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Meeting, June 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, June 14, 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, May 21, 2013
Guest, The Andrea Tantaros Show, Talk Radio Network, January 17, 2013
“SOX to Dodd-Frank—10 Years of Increased Government Enforcement and Current Trends,” DRI Annual Meeting, October 2012
“Friends, Co-Workers and Thieves: Coping with Fraud” Eastern Region Association of Physical Plant Administrators Annual Meeting, October 2012
Guest, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, September 6, 2012
Guest, America Live with Megyn Kelly, Fox News Channel, June 26, 2012
Witness before the House Oversight Committee Hearing, Amending the Hatch Act, May 16, 2012
Witness before the House Oversight Committee Hearing, The Hatch Act: The Challenges of Separating Politics from Policy, June 21, 2011
“Ethics and Internal Investigations” National Association of College and University Attorneys Technology and Research Compliance Seminar, November 2010
“Internal Investigations” DRI Annual Meeting, October 2010
Guest, Good Day Philadelphia, November 10, 2010
Guest, Fox & Friends, Fox News Channel, June 1, 2010
Guest, Hannity, Fox News Channel, May 28, 2010
Commencement speaker, MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, PA, May 2008
“Nuts and Bolts for Federal Sentencings” Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 2006
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