Accel Appoints Scott Levin as Chief Legal Officer

Company - People | Apr 11, 2025 | EIN

Accel Entertainment, a prominent gaming terminal and slot machine operator, has named Scott Levin as its new chief legal officer and secretary. Levin, who began his career at Schulte Roth & Zabel in mergers and acquisitions, brings a wealth of legal experience from diverse industries. Previously, he held general counsel positions at Morton's Restaurant Group, Torex Retail, and several start-ups. Levin will succeed Derek Harmer, who will continue at Accel as the chief compliance officer. Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein praised Levin's experience, highlighting the importance of a robust legal function in the gaming industry's growth. Talia Samuelson reports for Governance Intelligence, detailing corporate governance and compliance developments.

Sectors

  • Gaming
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • United States – Accel Entertainment operates within the United States, and the appointment is relevant to its U.S.-based operations.

Industry

  • Gaming – Accel Entertainment operates in the gaming industry, focusing on gaming terminals and slot machines.
  • Legal Services – The appointment of a new chief legal officer and the focus on legal functions within Accel indicates involvement in the legal services industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Accel EntertainmentCompany Appointing New OfficerCompanyA gaming terminal and slot machine operator appointing a new chief legal officer.
    Scott LevinChief Legal OfficerPersonNewly appointed chief legal officer with extensive legal experience across industries.
    Derek HarmerChief Compliance OfficerPersonFormer general counsel moving to the role of chief compliance officer at Accel.
    Andy RubensteinCEO of Accel EntertainmentPersonCEO of Accel Entertainment who commented on the importance of legal expertise.
    Schulte Roth & ZabelFormer Employer of Scott LevinCompanyLaw firm where Scott Levin began his career in mergers and acquisitions.