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Scott Malin serves as an Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law while maintaining an active legal practice as partner and Business Division Chair at Lathrop Gage. His academic role focuses on teaching Closely Held Business and Succession Planning within the Master's of Taxation Program, complementing his professional work advising high-net-worth clients on tax-efficient wealth transfer and business ownership transitions.
Education:
- Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1989
- Indiana University, B.S., 1986
Professor Malin's professional expertise centers on succession planning, estate administration, and complex taxation issues for closely held businesses. His work integrates charitable planning strategies with business succession frameworks, emphasizing practical solutions for wealth preservation across generational transfers. The intersection of corporate tax structures, partnership entities, and fiduciary responsibilities forms the core of his specialized practice.
His nine scholarly publications (1996-2012) demonstrate consistent focus on resolving intricate estate tax challenges and business succession hurdles. The works collectively address evolving legislative landscapes through practical frameworks for fiduciary income taxation, installment note structuring, and Crummey trust mechanisms—providing practitioners with actionable methodologies for complex wealth transfer scenarios.
Honors and Awards:
- Selected as "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America® (2018)
- Best Lawyers in America® recognition (2010-2018)
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (2005-2017)
- Chambers High Net Worth Leading Practitioner (2017)
- Top 100 Attorneys in MO/KS (2011-2012, 2014-2017)
- Top 50 Attorneys in St. Louis (2013-2017)
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Martindale-Hubbell® "AV" Rating
As an active lecturer for The Missouri Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, Professor Malin regularly translates complex tax concepts for legal and financial professionals. His professional service extends to board leadership roles including Covenant Place President and Disciplinary Hearing Officer for the Missouri Supreme Court, demonstrating commitment to both academic knowledge dissemination and community governance.
