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Fighting the good fight In 25 words or less, explain what you do. Our firm sits at the intersection where legislation meets real world scenarios. We help smooth out the conflicts in that process.
If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be … Ours are perfect. I love our clients! They challenge us constantly and we deliver every chance we get.
Without using the words Democrat, independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. “The law is the organization of the natural right of lawful defense. And this common force is to do only what the individual forces have a natural and lawful right to do: to protect persons, liberties, and properties; to maintain the right of each, and to cause justice to reign over us all.”— The Law by Frederick Bastiat.
What is the professional accomplishment of which you are most proud? My time with Mayor Yioset De La Cruz, Speaker Richard Corcoran and Speaker José Oliva will forever be professional accomplishments. Being a part of those administrations meant you were fighting the good fight.
Your three favorite charities are … Wounded Warrior Project, Taco Bell Foundation and Ronald McDonald House. What are you most looking forward to during the 2023 Legislative Session? Floridians are mostly unaware of the sacrifices our elected officials make to serve. I look forward to seeing our new presiding officers lead their chambers and watch as our state continues on this amazing trajectory.
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William Rodriguez
Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not? I don’t own a pair. Not my style. Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corps reporter and why? The Florida Press Corp is full of talented and dedicated professionals with difficult jobs. It’s hard to pick. What swear word do you use most often? I try to keep expletives to a minimum. I’d like to think I don’t use any enough to single one out. What is your most treasured possession? My time. The best hotel in Florida is … Fontainebleau Miami Beach. You’ve just learned that you will be hosting a morning talk show about Florida politics. Who are the first four guests you’d invite to appear? Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey Desantis, Adrian Lukis and James Uthmeier. Favorite movie? Lincoln. When you pig out, what do you eat? Krispy Kreme. If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be? Marcus Aurelius.
Summer 2022
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