Accel appoints Scott Levin as chief legal officer

Gaming terminal and slot machine operator Accel Entertainment has appointed as its chief legal officer and secretary.  

In his new role, effective immediately, Levin will oversee all the company’s legal affairs and guide the legal side of Accel’s expansion.  

He succeeds Accel’s current general counsel and chief compliance officer Derek Harmer, who will stay with the company as its first dedicated chief compliance officer.  

Levin has a diverse legal background, having previously worked across several industries as general counsel. He has served as general counsel for Morton’s Restaurant Group and Torex Retail, as well as for start-ups including Atlas Power Group, Coskata, EMac Digital and OurHouse. 

He recently founded Portco Advisors, a culmination of 35 years of experience as both general counsel and executive officer. Levin also spent nearly a decade at FTD, a floral and gifting company.  

Levin began his career as an attorney at Schulte Roth & Zabel, where he worked in mergers and acquisitions. 

Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein says in a statement: ‘Scott brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Accel Entertainment across multiple legal disciplines, and we are excited to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue to expand into new markets and adjacent gaming verticals.

'In the gaming industry, a strong legal function is essential for long-term growth, and Scott brings the key legal experience needed to help us further strengthen our best-in-class organization.’