Kristie A. Scott, the esteemed Founder, Shareholder, and Principal Attorney at Light Path Law, P.A., is a legal luminary renowned for her experience in church law, business law, labor & employment law, and civil & business litigation. With an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell since 2020 and recognition as one of the "Ones to Watch in Florida" by Best Lawyers since 2022, Kristie has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen.
A distinguished figure, she has been honored as a "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2019, selected for the National Black Lawyer Top 40 under 40 in 2020, featured in KNOW Fort Myers Magazine in 2020, and acknowledged as a "Leader in the Law" by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers in 2017. Furthermore, "Expertise" recognized her as one of the Best Employment Lawyers serving Cape Coral in 2021.
Kristie's commitment to Christian principles, encapsulated in the mantra to "love all, serve all," defines her legal practice. Operating with unwavering integrity, she has earned the endearing title of a "Christian Lawyer."
Beyond her legal prowess, Kristie is a sought-after Public Speaker, contributing insights to publications like the Tampa Bay Times and LegalZoom. She has graced ABC-7 Local News, spoken on panels at Florida Gulf Coast University, and served as the Keynote Speaker at the 2017 Commencement for Cape Coral Technical College. In 2022, she addressed the Boss Women Getaway Conference in Orlando and made an appearance on WINK News.
Deeply committed to community service, Kristie actively participates in Next Level Church, completed the prestigious Ascend Biblical Leadership Program in 2017, and served as an adjunct business law professor at Florida Gulf Coast University for six years. Her past involvement has extended to roles in the Golisano Community Council, the Florida and Lee County Bar Associations, and the 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee for The Florida Bar. She is currently a Board member with Pace Center for Girls, Lee.
Before establishing Light Path Law, P.A., Kristie excelled in business litigation law at both boutique prestigious and national law firms. Her practice encompasses a wide array of legal matters, with a particular passion for assisting non-profit organizations, governing boards, and churches.
Kristie's journey extends beyond the legal realm. A former Treasurer for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter, she also held leadership roles in the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers. She is a former member of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Her commitment to mentoring is evident through her role as a Guardian ad Litem and her participation in programs like Take Stock in Children.
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Kristie attended law school with a focus on advocacy, serving as President/Justice of the Alexander Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity and Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association. Her dedication to community service earned her pro bono honors, and she argued cases in North Carolina State and Federal Court. Preceding law school, Kristie excelled in the investment and insurance industries, managing substantial client portfolios.
A notable personal achievement for Kristie is the completion of her long-standing endeavor of reading the Bible in full by December 2023. Her favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), reflects her enduring optimism and faith: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
