Agustin G. Corbella is Senior Director of the Government Law & Policy Practice of the firm's Tallahassee office. He joined the firm with a formidable background in state and federal government, as well as state and national campaigns. Prior to joining the firm, Gus served as Chief of Staff to the Florida Senate President, staff director for the Majority Offices of both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, and worked for a Member of the United States Congress. His role as chief advisor to government's most prominent leaders has provided Gus with a broad knowledge of the process and issues before the Florida Legislature and state and federal government.
Gus specializes his practice in the areas of legislative and executive branch lobbying and public policy advocacy, transportation and infrastructure, health care, telecommunications, gaming, insurance, appropriations and entertainment. He is an active member of numerous national and state political, professional and charitable organizations.
Areas of Concentration
• Legislative branch representation before the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives
• Executive branch representation before the Governor, Cabinet and state agencies
• Representation before the Office of Insurance Regulation and the Florida Legislature on insurance and other regulatory issues
• Gaming
• Procurement
• State appropriations
• Entertainment
Professional & Community Involvement
• Chairman, Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council
• Associate Member, The Recording Academy (GRAMMYS)
• Board Member, Opening Nights Festival, Florida State University
• Commissioner, First District Court of Appeal of Florida Judicial Nominating Commission, appointed by Governor Crist, 2006-2010
• Commissioner, Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, appointed by Governor Bush, 2004-2006
• Florida Delegate, National Republican Convention, 2008
• Member, University of Florida Performing Arts Advisory Board of Directors, 2004-2007
• Member, Great Floridians Program Nominating Committee, appointed by Senate President King, 2002-2004
• Honorary Chair, Shands Children's Hospital Charities
• President, Board of Governors, The Governors Club
• Member, Florida Music Recording Industry Task Force
Awards & Recognition
• Member, Winning Team, "North American Transport Deal of the Year," IJ Global Americas Awards, 2014
• Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Government Relations Law Firm of the Year," 2014
- Ranked, Tier 1 - Government Relations, Tallahassee Metropolitan Area
• Listed, "The Top 50 Democrats and Top 50 Republicans," The Influencers: Florida, Campaigns and Elections' Politics magazine, September 2009
• Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Law Firm of the Year," Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
Professional Experience
Noteworthy Experience
• Senior Advisor, Senator John McCain for President
• Chief of Staff, The Florida Senate, Office of the Senate President
• Staff Director, The Florida Senate, Senate Majority Office
• House Staff Director, Florida House of Representatives, Joint Select Committee on the One Florida Initiative
• Staff Director, Florida House of Representatives, House Majority Office
• Policy Analyst, Florida House of Representatives, House Majority Office
• Legislative Analyst, Florida House of Representatives, House Republican Office
Publications & Presentations
Articles, Lectures & Publications
• Quoted, "Film Industry Wants Another Shot at Incentives," Daily Business Review, May 14, 2015
• Quoted, "Film Industry Wants Another Shot at Incentives," CBS Miami, May 12, 2015
• Quoted, "Film Industry Wants Another Shot at Incentives," Pensacola Today, May 12, 2015
• Quoted, "Film Officials Try for Third Time for New Incentive Program," Florida Law Review, April 28, 2015
• Quoted/Pictured, "New Film Incentives Bring More Movie Business Back to Florida," 850 Business Magazine, February/March 2015
• Quoted, "Billion-Dollar Issues Loom Over Fla. Legislature Session," Law360, March 2, 2015
• Quoted, "State Fights Decline in Film, TV Incentives," Polk News Chief, January 17, 2015
• Quoted, "Detert Set to Call 'Action' on Film, TV Incentives," CBS4, January 16, 2015
• Quoted, "Detert Set to Call 'Action' on Film, TV Incentives," The News Service of Florida, January 16, 2015
• Quoted, "Florida Legislation and Regulation to Watch in 2015," Law360, January 2, 2015
• Quoted, "Legislative Support Growing for Film, TV Industry Tax Incentives," The Tampa Tribune, November 30, 2014
• Quoted, "EA Tiburon Launches New Effort for State Tax Credits," Orlando Sentinel, November 6, 2014
• Quoted, "Fla. AG Bondi Set for Smooth Sailing with Scott Re-Elected," Law360, November 5, 2014
• Quoted, "Tampa Story 'The Infiltrator' to Start Bryan Cranston," The Tampa Tribune, October 8, 2014
• Quoted, "Analysis: With an Upcoming Re-Election Bid, Negron's Real Battle is Becoming Senate President," TCPalm, August 30, 2014
• Quoted, "2014 Legislature Doesn't Give Businesses Everything They Want," 850 magazine, August 2014
• Quoted, "Chess match: Florida Senate Presidency a Behind-The-Scenes Political Tussle," Naples News, April 25, 2014
• Quoted, "Tampa Would See Quick Results if State OKs Film Incentives," The Tampa Tribune, February 25, 2014
• Quoted, "Awards Could Be Beginning of Beautiful Friendship for India, Tampa," The Tampa Tribune, February 3, 2014
• Co-Author, "Florida's Move to Establish a Stronger Private Flood Insurance Market Provides an Opportunity for Insurers, Developers and Property Owners," GT Alert, January 6, 2014
• Quoted, "Florida Film Industry Flaming Out," South Florida Business Journal, November 8, 2013
• Author, "Gus Corbella: Keep Florida's Film Industry Booming," Tallahasee.com, October 28, 2013
• Mentioned, "While Some Question Reporting System, Recent Reports Show Spike in Cash to Lobbying Industry," The Florida Times-Union, August 17, 2013
• Co-Author, "Florida Adopts Legislation on Public Private Partnerships Expanding Opportunities for Infrastructure Projects," GT Alert, May 16, 2013; Reprinted in National Law Review, May 18, 2013
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown - A Wrap-Up on Issues from the 2013 Legislative Session," GT Alert, May 6, 2013
• Co-Author, "Florida General Election Results and Political Forecast Report," GT Alert, November 8, 2012
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown - A Wrap-Up on Issues from the 2012 Legislative Session," GT Alert, March 12, 2012
• Mentioned, "Destination Resorts Debate Leaves Internet Poker D.O.A. in Florida," GamblingCompliance, December 14, 2011
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown - A Wrap-Up on Issues from the 2011 Legislative Session," GT Alert, May 10, 2011
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown - A Wrap-Up on Issues from the 2010 Legislative Session," GT Alert, May 3, 2010
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown," GT Alert, December 10, 2009
• Co-Author, "Florida Governmental Countdown - A Look at Developing Issues for 2010," GT Alert, October 12, 2009
• Co-Author, "Florida Legislative Alert," GT Alert, May 12, 2009
• Featured, "Tallahassee On the Mend," Tampa Tribune, March 6, 2005
• Featured, "Lawmakers Target Initiatives," Tampa Tribune, December 6, 2004
• Featured, "Time Is Short, Days Long for State Legislators' Staff," The Florida Times-Union, March 2004
• Featured, "What's a Gator Doing in Tallahassee?" The University of Florida Alumni Magazine, Winter 2003
• Mentioned, "The Busy Life of Sen. Jim King," Jacksonville's Financial News and Daily Record, January 29, 2002
