Profile
Gus Corbella, Senior Director of the Government Law & Policy Practice, focuses his practice on state and federal lobbying and public policy advocacy. Widely recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics, Gus uses over 30 years of experience working and and with state and federal governments and campaigns to represent a broad range of state, national, and global clients. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig in 2004, he previously served as Chief of Staff to the Florida Senate President, Director of the Majority Offices of both the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives and worked in the United States Congress. His role as a chief advisor to government's most prominent leaders has provided Gus with a broad knowledge of the process and issues before the Florida Legislature, state agencies, and the federal government.
Concentrations
- Legislative branch representation before the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives
- Executive branch representation before the Governor, Cabinet and state agencies
- Federal representation before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies
- Telecommunications
- Health Care
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Gaming
- Procurement
- State appropriations
- Entertainment
Capabilities
Experience
- Senior Advisor, Senator John McCain for President
- 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
- 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
Recognition & Leadership
- Recognized, “The 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics,” Influence Magazine, Summer 2018, and 2023
- Recognized, “The Most Influential People in Florida Health Care Politics,” Influence Magazine, April 2023
- Team Member, Best Lawyers in America®, "Top Listed – Government Relations,” 2018
- Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016
- Recognized, “The 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics,” Influence magazine, Fall 2015
- 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
- Associate Member, The Recording Academy (GRAMMYS), 2008-Present
- Chairman Emeritus, Opening Nights Performing Arts, Florida State University
- Member, Dean's Advisory Council, The Florida State University College of Music
- Chairman, Tallahassee Leadership Council, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
- Vice Chair, Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority (TDIA)
- Past-Chairman, Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council, 2010-2016
- Member, Florida Blue Key Honor Fraternity
- Leadership Florida Class XXXIV, 2015-2016
- Elected Class President, 2016
- Member, Leadership Florida Board of Directors, 2019-2020
- Chairman, Leadership Florida Northwest Regional Council, 2019-2020
- Past-President, Board of Governors, The Governors Club, 2014-2016
- Florida Delegate, National Republican Convention, 2008
- Member, University of Florida Performing Arts Advisory Board of Directors, 2004-2007
Credentials
- M.P.A., Florida State University, 1996
- B.A., Political Science and International Relations, New York University, 1992
- Spanish
- French
- Italian