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Government Advocacy Committee

Mission

The Government Advocacy Committee promotes professionalism among lawyer-lobbyists; provides appropriate and applicable legal education on matters of interest to (and tailored especially for) lawyer-lobbyists; provides mentoring and networking opportunities; and provides an opportunity for lawyer-lobbyists to interact with bar leadership on bar proposals that affect the committee.

Introduction to Rules of the Florida Legislature

  • Course #: 8955, recorded Feb. 27, 2025
  • CLE credit: Approved for 1 hour General and 1 hour Ethics credit. Approved for 1 hour State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice, and 1 hour City, County & Local Government certification credit.
  • Approval period: 2/27/25-8/31/26

Public Meeting and Public Records

  • Course #: 8701, recorded Oct. 30, 2024.
  • CLE credit: Approved for 1 hour General credit, 1 hour Ethics credit, 1 hour State & Federal Government and Administrative Practice Certification credit, 1 hour City, County & Local Government certification credit.
  • Approval period: 10/30/24-4/30/26.

Navigating the Lobbyist Labyrinth

  • Course #: 8294, recorded Feb. 12, 2024.
  • CLE credit: Approved for 1 hour General and 1 hour Ethics CLE credit.
  • Approval period: 2/12/24-8/31/25.
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Staff Contact:  Rick Courtemanche  Phone: 850-561-5788

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