WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 2, 2020) - Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce Julie Fess has joined the firm as a government affairs consultant in both its Orlando and Tallahassee offices.
Fess joins Gunster bringing more than two decades of experience in Florida’s political, regulatory and legislative process. She began her career in Central Florida while working in the Florida House of Representatives. Following, she was involved in shepherding numerous high profile policies and funding initiatives to the Governor’s desk and served as the Chief Legislative Assistant for the Speaker of Florida. More recently, she owned and operated Fess Consulting for many years. Fess has cultivated relationships with House members, Senators and committee staff by offering a personalized and collegial approach to service.
“Julie’s skills in devising messaging and lobbying strategies to generate favorable outcomes will serve as an added value to our practice,” said Lila Jaber, regional managing shareholder and head of the firm’s government affairs practice. “Her dedication to clients paired with her knowledge of legislative staff and legislators complements our firm’s relationships.”
Gunster’s government affairs law and lobbying practice represents commercial and individual interests across a cross-section of industries, including energy, health care and education, among many others.
Fess joins a robust legislative team along with lobbyist Kevin Cleary, who recently joined the group. As a native of Florida’s capital city, Cleary is skilled in navigating the inner workings of state and local government. He has more than a decade of legislative, executive and political experience.
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