Profilo
Gus Corbella, Senior Director in Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy Practice, advises clients on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters at the state and federal levels. With more than 30 years of experience in government, politics, and public affairs, Gus provides strategic counsel to a diverse range of state, national, and global clients navigating complex government and public policy challenges.
Gus brings deep firsthand experience from senior positions within Florida government and the U.S. Congress. Before joining Greenberg Traurig in 2004, he served as Chief of Staff to the President of the Florida Senate and as Director of the Majority Offices of both the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives. He also worked in the United States Congress and as a senior advisor to a presidential campaign.
His experience at the highest levels of government provides Gus with a practical understanding of the legislative and regulatory process and the perspectives of policymakers, government agencies, and other stakeholders. He works with clients to develop and execute strategies with the goals of addressing government and public policy issues, identifying opportunities, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and political environment.
Gus is regularly recognized as one of Florida’s 100 most influential people in politics by Influence magazine. His practice draws on longstanding relationships and a deep understanding of Florida government, as well as experience navigating issues before state agencies, the executive branch, the Florida Legislature, 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
Competenze
Esperienze Professionali - Attività Accademiche
- 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
Riconoscimenti e Premi
- 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
Formazione
- M.P.A., Florida State University
- Diploma di maturità, Political Science and International Relations, New York University
- Spanish
- French
- Italian