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Akerman Government Affairs & Public Policy

At a time of growing Federal and State involvement in every aspect of American life and the economy, Akerman has the capabilities to handle the most complex public policy problems. Our bi-partisan team of professionals can provide strategic governmental affairs advice, and has the skilled operatives available to accomplish the most difficult tasks. Akerman lawyers and public policy advisors operate in Washington, D.C., Florida and New York. Our core strengths are in appropriations and agency funding, education, science and engineering policy, healthcare, tax, environment and natural resources, insurance, transportation and infrastructure, Native American affairs, travel and tourism, and energy. Our services include pursuing legislation, public funding and meaningful regulatory results for our clients.

Practice Highlights
F ederal team in Washington, D.C. includes former congressional and agency staff members and former top agency executives F lorida team represents clients before the legislature, executive office, and regulatory bodies and is comprised of existing and former legislators, former legislative aides, and corporate executives E xperience before New York City and New York state government agencies, authorities, and boards P olicy team has extensive experience in the fields of insurance, healthcare, transportation, and natural resources R egulatory practice advises clients on interactions with regulatory agencies, and obtaining government approvals for projects

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About Akerman
With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2012). Our practices include: Bankruptcy & Reorganization Construction Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance Corporate Government Affairs & Public Policy Healthcare Intellectual Property L abor & Employment Litigation R eal Estate Taxation Trusts, Estates & Family Services

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Akerman - Biography - Joseph A. Gibbons

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Public Policy Advisor *


106 East College Avenue 12th Floor Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tel: Fax: 850.224.9634 850.222.0103

joseph.gibbons@akerman.com

Government Affairs & Public Policy

M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 1974; Public Administration B.A., Calvin College, 1970; General Studies

Joe Gibbons has decades of experience in numerous facets of business management, including union contract negotiation, operations, accounting and finance, personnel management, product marketing and merchandising, sales, sales management, business development, and manufacturing operations. His current client focus includes working with local governments on infrastructure, water and wastewater projects, and public- private partnerships to finance infrastructure projects. Joe is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives, having been elected in 2006 in District 105, which encompasses the cities of Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Park, and West Park, as well as portions of Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines. He serves on the Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee; the Energy & Utilities Policy Committee; the Full Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development; the Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care; the Joint Legislative Budget Commission; and the Select Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review.

* Not admitted to the practice of law

Federal Appropriations & Government Funding Florida Legislative & Executive Lobbying Healthcare Legislation & Government Affairs Local Government Advocacy Native American Affairs & Tribal Governments Regulation Transportation Regulation & Policy Travel & Tourism Policy and Regulation

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Akerman - Biography - Joseph A. Gibbons

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Chivas Regal Young Entrepreneur Award, Midwest Region, 1986 SBA, Minority Small Business Person of the Year, 1985 Michigan Minority Development Council, Supplier of the Year, 1985 White House Conference on Small Business, Congressional Appointee, 1984 Nations Business Magazine, Cover, 1984

"Today's Health," Show 354 with Faith Daniels, "Handling Stress in Today's Fast Pace Environment," July 1999 Imaging Supplies Guide, "Increasing Revenues with Channel Strategy," 1989 IBM, "Ribbons by Gibbons," training course in selling computer ribbons, 1978 "Tangible Equity vs. Theoretical Competency in Quota Systems vs. Merit Systems in Hospital Personnel Administration," August 1974

National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Committee on Pari-Mutuels, Member; Committee on Lotteries, Member; State-Federal Relations Committee, Member, 2009-Present Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Chair, 2008 African American Success Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-Present Henderson Mental Health Center, Board of Directors, 2005-Present Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club, Member, 2003-Present; President, 2006-2007 Hallandale Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors Hallandale High School Alumni & Friends Association, Executive Board, 2006-Present South County Partnership, Founding Member, Board of Directors Hallandale Beach Democratic Club, President, 2009-

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Present Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2005Present Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Board Member, 2005-Present

Florida House of Representatives, 2006-Present Broward County Planning Council, 2004-2006 City of Hallandale Beach, City Commissioner, 20032006 Gibbons Consulting Group, Inc., President, 2001Present Magnetic Imaging Supplies, Inc., President, 19942001 NERData Products, President, 1990-1994

News Akerman Senterfitt's National Government Affairs & Public Policy Practice Hosts Post-Election Webinars (Nov. 4, 2010)

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