Early Life, Education, and Law Career
Scott was born in Washington, D.C. but grew up in Newport News, Virginia. He is of African American and Filipino American (maternal grandfather) descent.
Scott graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in government and Boston College Law School with his Juris Doctor. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Scott is a former member of the National Guard and Army Reserve. Scott was a lawyer at a private practice from 1973 to 1991.
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