**Judge Kai N. Scott** was appointed to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania by President Joe Biden in 2022. Judge Scott received her undergraduate degree from Hampton University and her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law. She began her career as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers Compensation and then spent years as a trial attorney and assistant federal defender with the Defender Association of Philadelphia and the Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, ultimately serving as Trial Unit Chief. In 2015 she was elected to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to a ten-year term. **Education** - West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1995 - Hampton University, B.A., 1991 **Career** - Law clerk, Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers Compensation (1996–1998) - Trial Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia (1998–2004) - Assistant Federal Defender and Trial Unit Chief, Federal Community Defender Office, E.D. Pa. (2004–2015) - Judge, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (2016–2022) - U.S. District Judge, E.D. Pa. (2022–present)
**Courthouse:** James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 **Chambers:** Room 13613 **Email:** chambers_of_judge_kai_scott@paed.uscourts.gov **Chambers Staff** - Judicial Assistant: Tayai Lester, (267) 299-7590, tayai_lester@paed.uscourts.gov - Courtroom Deputy: Sue Flaherty, (267) 299-7598, susan_flaherty@paed.uscourts.gov
Judge Kai N. Scott's formatting rule includes file format PDF, preserve original formatting, preserve metadata, and preserve revision history. Electronic documents must be produced as image files (PDF/TIFF) if parties cannot agree on format.
The rule requires ai disclosure. AI-generated legal citations must be disclosed and verified for accuracy.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must disclose electronic search restrictions within 30 days.
AI-generated legal citations must be disclosed and verified for accuracy.
Parties must disclose electronic search restrictions within 30 days.
Parties must agree on search methodology with e-discovery liaisons.
Electronic discovery must follow sequenced process with limited accessibility documents last.
Limited accessibility document searches require narrow focus and factual basis.
On-site inspections of electronic media prohibited unless exceptional circumstances.
Electronic documents must be produced as image files (PDF/TIFF) if parties cannot agree on format.
Native format production requires demonstration of particularized need after initial image file production.
Parties must negotiate agreement on steps to preserve electronic documents.
Rule 30(b)(6) deposition of retention coordinator may be appropriate to avoid spoliation accusations.
Retention coordinators must ensure identified custodians' emails are not permanently deleted.