About Brittany
Brittany Scott joined Beasley Allen’s Atlanta Office in 2014. She focuses on cases involving talcum powder and infant formula.
Brittany has learned the vital importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in mass torts where information can spread rapidly. By ensuring accuracy and timeliness, she best serves her clients. Since 2021, Brittany has consistently been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs category.
Driven by a passion for protecting women from the devastating impact of dangerous products, Brittany’s most memorable cases involve talcum powder litigation. Among her most significant moments are her first deposition with a young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to talc-related injuries, and another with a client, nearing the end of her life, determined to see her son graduate high school. Brittany played a crucial role in three significant talcum powder trials, including the landmark 2016 cases where St. Louis juries awarded $72 million to Jackie Fox’s family, $55 million to Gloria Ristesund, and $70.075 million to Deborah Giannecchini for their ovarian cancer-related injuries.
She is an active member of the Alabama State Bar, participating in its Young Lawyers, Health Law, and Women’s Law Sections, as well as the State Bar of Georgia. In 2016, she was appointed to the Alabama State Bar’s Law School and Legal Education Task Force and previously served on the Alumni Admission Board of Cumberland School of Law.
Brittany and her husband, Mac, reside in Savannah, Georgia. In her free time, Brittany loves baking and reading. These hobbies provide her with a wonderful outlet for creativity and offer a refreshing balance to the analytical mindset she employs in her professional life.
Education
Brittany graduated from Vanderbilt University in December 2010 with a B.A. in Medicine, Health, and Society, and a minor in Sociology. During her time there, she was actively involved in student organizations like Baptist College Ministries, Delta Gamma Fraternity, and Sigma Phi Lambda Christian Sorority.
In May 2014, Brittany graduated cum laude from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where she earned a Dean’s Scholarship. She was a copy editor for the Cumberland Law Review, contributed to two publications, and was an oral advocate on the National Moot Court Team, competing in several prestigious competitions. She also served as President of the Christian Legal Society.
Brittany also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Alabama Birmingham, which she earned in May 2014. This gives her a unique perspective on healthcare issues in her cases.
- Alabama (2014)
- Georgia (2023)
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