R. Scott Palmer

R. Scott Palmer began their work experience as an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1976 to 1979. R. Scott then joined the FDLE as the Director of Executive Investigations and Chief Field Counsel from 1980 to 1982. Afterward, they served as the Chief Prosecutor for the Florida Statewide Grand Jury from 1982 to 1986. From 1986 to 1988, they worked as an Attorney at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell. R. Scott then joined the Florida Office of the Attorney General, where they served as an Assistant Attorney General from 1988 to 1997, handling litigation related to complex economic crime issues and antitrust cases. Following that, they became a Partner at Berman DeValerio from 1997 to 2007. Since 2007, they have returned to the Florida Office of the Attorney General, initially as the Special Counsel for Antitrust Enforcement and Chief of Complex Enforcement until 2020. From 2020 to 2022, they served as the Interim Co-Director of the Antitrust Division. Currently, they hold the position of Special Counsel - Chief of Complex Enforcement with the Florida Office of the Attorney General since June 2022. Additionally, they have been an Adjunct Professor at Florida State University College of Law since 2008.

R. Scott Palmer has a diverse education history. R. Scott obtained their Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where they studied Law from 1973 to 1976. Afterwards, they attended the Cornell Law School from an unspecified period to 1978, participating in the Institute on Organized Crime Prosecution under Professor G. Robert Blakey. Palmer then pursued further education at the Harvard Law School, specializing in Antitrust under the guidance of Professor Phillip Areeda. The specific duration of their studies at both Cornell Law School and Harvard Law School is not provided.

Additionally, Palmer holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from the University of Michigan. However, the dates of their enrollment and completion of the degree are not mentioned.

Palmer's education does not appear to include any certifications, although they are mentioned as being "Florida Bar Certified in Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law." However, no information is provided regarding the obtaining institution or the specific year and month when the certification was acquired.