Scott M. Bryant has never been a person to stand on the sidelines. At law school, he chaired the Virginia Society for Law and Technology. As an undergrad, he was a student leader who served on the Honor Court. Before beginning law school, he worked as a management and technology consultant and started a record label. He has thrown himself into the causes and organizations he supports, such as Georgia Appleseed. So perhaps it was no surprise that he was elected to the management committee at Hutchison PLLC, a 20-attorney life sciences and technology boutique with offices in Atlanta; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Gainesville, Florida.

“I really had a desire to serve the firm,” says Bryant, who adds that he loves the challenge of being in the nerve center of the firm. He has been one of three co-managing partners since 2017—time enough to look back at his decision and offer perspective to others who may be considering such a commitment.