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FSAA HAS RETAINED A LOBBYIST TO REPRESENT FLORIDA'S BAIL AGENTS
We are pleased to announce that Hayden R. Dempsey has been retained as counsel for the Florida Surety Agents Association (FSAA). Hayden is the Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Governmental Affairs Practice for the State of Florida and focuses his practice in the areas of lobbying, public policy advocacy, and procurement. He has extensive government experience having served in four governors’ administrations. Combined with his many years as a private sector lobbyist and lawyer, Hayden is able to provide FSAA with an insider’s understanding of state government and provide advice on both public policy matters and strategic direction.
Before returning to Greenberg Traurig, Hayden served as Special Counsel to Gov. Rick Scott where he oversaw the Legislative Affairs Office and advised the Governor and his staff on legislative and public policy matters. As Gov. Scott’s “top lobbyist,” Hayden was responsible for passage of the Governor’s legislative priorities. He also worked closely with the Governor’s agencies to assist in development and passage of their legislative priorities.
Hayden was a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig before joining Gov. Scott’s administration. He lobbied on behalf of numerous private and public clients before both the Legislature and state agencies and represented clients in procurement disputes, Attorney General investigations, health care regulatory matters, and election matters.
Hayden has represented the presidential campaigns of Bush-Cheney ’04, Florida and McCain-Palin 2008, and the gubernatorial campaigns of Gov. Rick Scott, Gov. Charlie Crist, and Gov. Jeb Bush. Hayden also successfully represented Congressman Vern Buchanan in the 2008 recount and Congressional contest of his election.
Hayden previously served as Legislative Affairs Director, Deputy General Counsel, and Special Counsel for Gov. Jeb Bush. He started his professional career working for Gov. Bob Martinez and Gov. Lawton Chiles.
Hayden has been listed in Best Lawyers in America and is active in numerous professional, community and political organizations.
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