Meet NATHAN
Meet NATHAN
Experience & Shared Values You Can Count on
☑ experienced attorney (JD, MBA, BS Aerospace Engineering)
☑ Fair & Impartial
☑ committed to Justice For ALL
NATHAN is an experienced attorney and has been a member of the Florida Bar in good standing for over fifteen (15) years. NATHAN is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator, served as a Guardian ad Litem, and served the state of Florida as a Commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission. NATHAN is a “Double Gator” with degrees in Law (JD 06) and Aerospace Engineering (BSASE 91) from the University of Florida; along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA 96) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. NATHAN also completed the Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Education Program at the Wharton School of Business.
Upon graduating law school, NATHAN was appointed to serve the state of Florida as a Commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission. As a Commissioner, NATHAN served as the presiding officer and prehearing officer during quasi-judicial hearings, conducted evidentiary hearings, ruled on motions, ruled on objections, issued orders, wrote concurring and dissenting opinions, and adjudicated administrative law cases subject to direct appeal to the Florida Supreme Court. Every major newspaper in the state of Florida commended Commissioner Skop for his integrity, ethics, and qualifications while serving the state of Florida on the Florida Public Service Commission.
While attending law school, NATHAN completed a Judicial Externship in the Criminal Division of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court under the Hon. Robert P. Cates (Ret.) who subsequently swore NATHAN into the Florida Bar. NATHAN’s additional UF Law accomplishments include:
- Judge for UF Law Appellate Advocacy Oral Arguments (2006-2014 and 2022)
- UF Supreme Court Chief Justice
- UF Honor Court (prosecutor)
- Honors in Legal Research & Writing; Appellate Advocacy, and Trial Practice
- Book Award – International Financial Crimes
- Journal of Technology Law and Policy (grade-on; published case comment)
- Teaching Assistant for first year law students
Prior to attending law school at age 37, NATHAN had a successful engineering and business career that included:
- Former engineer with Boeing (777 propulsion systems)
- Former engineer with General Dynamics (nuclear submarine propulsion)
- Engineering Internship with Gates Aerospace Batteries in Alachua (building batteries for the Space Station)
- Managing renewable energy projects for the nation’s largest renewable energy provider
NATHAN’s other legal accomplishments include serving as the General Counsel for a privately held company with annual global revenue exceeding $180M, representing clients before the Florida Public Service Commission opposing the largest electric rate increase in Florida’s history, and providing pro bono legal representation to property owners in Archer and Gainesville who were adversely impacted by proposed land use actions.
In his spare time, NATHAN is a avid sportsman, scuba diver, world traveler, and GATOR football fan.
Education
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Education Program
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Business Administration
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
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The election for Circuit Court judge is nonpartisan and will be decided by all registered voters in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. NATHAN wants to reach as many voters as possible. NATHAN depends on supporters like you to help fund voter outreach and communication. Any amount that you can contribute is greatly appreciated. Contributions are limited to $1,000 per person or business entity in the primary and general election cycles. Thank you for your support in helping to elect NATHAN as your next Circuit Court Judge.