Dr. Donald Scotten

Professor

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Biography

Donald Scotten is a Professor of Practice at USC Gould School of Law, specializing in business organizational law and business entity governance. His teaching focuses on Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and the Introduction to the U.S. Legal System. In addition to his academic role, Scotten serves as counsel at Akerman LLP and has held significant legal positions, including vice president and senior counsel at Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., and senior associate at Howrey LLP. Scotten earned a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Economics and Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William & Mary Law School with honors from the Order of the Coif, and an Executive LL.M. in Taxation from New York University.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice Dean Administration

— Present

USC Gould School of Law • Los Angeles, California

Oversees administrative functions and academic programs at USC Gould School of Law.

Counsel

— Present

Akerman LLP • Los Angeles, California

Provides legal counsel in business organizational law.

Vice President Senior Counsel

— Present

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. • Los Angeles, California

Led legal affairs for business operations.

Senior Associate

— Present

Howrey LLP • Los Angeles, California

Worked on business law cases as a senior associate.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.