Becker is bringing on Nicholas Hessing to work with the firm’s statehouse team and longtime Broward lobbyist Bernie Friedman.
Hessing will support Becker’s Tallahassee operation while also helping represent more than 50 active clients before the Broward County Commission and city governments across the county.
He joins the firm after serving as Governmental Relations Manager for the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, which oversees a $160 million budget, and as campaign manager for Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and former Sen. Lauren Book.
“During his time with the Children’s Services Council, Nic assisted the CSC’s 100-plus funded agencies navigating complex local, state, and federal government systems, and delivered results for these organizations and for the children and families they serve,” said Nan Rich, Broward County Commissioner and former state Senator.
“Nic’s expertise in government affairs, community relations, and his innate drive to shape our county’s health and future will be an asset to Becker and Broward for years to come.”
Trantalis credited Hessing with crafting “a winning strategy that brought us to victory” as his campaign manager while Rep. Robin Bartleman said “he has grown from his time as my Chief Legislative Aide, into a sharp, driven lobbyist who moves with integrity.”
At Becker, Hessing will assist in representing more than 50 active clients both at the state level and before the County Commission and Broward city governments. The FSU and University of Miami alumnus said he is ready to hit the ground running.
“I am thrilled to bring the strong relationships that I’ve developed with civic, business [and] charitable organization leaders throughout South Florida to Becker and look forward to collaborating with Becker’s talented team of government lobbyists as we grow,” Hessing said.
