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Morgan Fess

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:26:43 +0000

GENERAL

Morgan is our Government Affairs Administrator. Morgan focuses her time ensuring our day-to-day representation of our Government Affairs clients runs smoothly and stays organized. Accordingly, Morgan assists in the creation of weekly and biweekly status reports for each client and maintains communication with clients and elected officials to ensure our clients’ immediate needs are met. Further, since joining ILG, Morgan played an integral role in the creation of our first annual ILG Blue Book.

Before joining ILG, Morgan worked for a lobbying firm based in Central Florida and assisted in fundraising efforts for various state and local campaigns. Morgan has also had the benefit of growing up around politics as her father was Mayor of Lake Mary, Florida and her mother is a successful lobbyist in Tallahassee.

Morgan is currently a junior at the University of Central Florida majoring in both Business and English.

Adrian Lukis

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:22:31 +0000

GENERAL

Adrian focuses his practice on the legal and business matters that arise from clients’ interactions with the public sector. We call this Government Affairs. In particular, Adrian provides clients with guidance on regulatory matters, structuring businesses with significant governmental licensure and oversight, and public-private partnerships. He also communicates with relevant public entities to ensure that our clients’ interests are properly understood and served.

In addition, Adrian’s practice includes corporate transactions and commercial litigation. Since joining ILG, Adrian has assisted with the representation of a distribution client in the sale of their business for more than $60 million, managing a construction client’s numerous acquisitions and sales throughout the United States and prevailing on a number of complex litigation matters. He has also played a key role in representation of a client in connection with an investigation by the Florida Attorney General.

Adrian is an alumnus from Florida State University as well as a 2013 graduate from the Florida State University College of Law. During his studies in our state capital, Adrian focused his employment efforts within and surrounding Florida government from the local to state level. Key experience included a law-clerk position in the Executive Office of the Governor General Counsel’s Office, a legislative internship with the Florida House of Representatives Local and Federal Affairs Committee, and an internship with a state-wide lobbying firm.

CONCENTRATION

Government Affairs
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Law
Commercial Litigation
Business Development
Public-Private Partnerships

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Adrian’s experience in the private sector compliments his experience in the public sector. His experience includes working for a not-for-profit in Miami, a lobbying and government affairs firm in Miami, and the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Adrian assisted the not-for-profit in both its community outreach as well its promotion to local, state, and federal legislators to maintain funding; he advised the lobbying and governmental affairs firm on general strategies and procedure to best represent its clients from a state perspective; and, he served as the Chief Transition Officer to the President of the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he helped implement the President’s policies and procedures and became familiar with the present and forecasted business climate in the central Florida area.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Florida

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Orange County Bar Association
Rotaract Club of Metro Orlando
Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida
Orange County Young Republicans
Tri-County League of Cities

Chuck Drago joins the Ioppolo Law Group Government Affairs Team

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:31:15 +0000

Lake Mary, FL

Lake Mary, FL (July 13, 2011) — The Ioppolo Law Group announced today that Chuck Drago, former Governor Charlie Crist’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, has joined ILG as Director of Government Affairs.

Former Governor Crist commented that, “Chuck has proven throughout his career that he can implement creative solutions, increase efficiencies and develop partnerships that achieve positive results. I found his insight invaluable.”

Chairman Chris Dorworth, slated by the House Republican Caucus to be speaker of the Florida House in 2014, commented that, “I’ve known Frank and Chuck for years. Each has risen to the highest levels of success in their fields. Bringing together their experience and contacts in business and government will create a powerful advocate for clients seeking information and influence.”

“Chuck brings to ILG unique insights on what is going on in the legislature and deep relationships throughout Tallahassee,” stated Frank Ioppolo, Jr., Founder and Managing Member of the Ioppolo Law Group. “Together with Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth’s Chris’ Steakhouse and candidate for US Senate, and my Dad, Frank Sr., former Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and General Counsel of Walt Disney Attractions, we plan to bring a new perspective to government affairs — business based, streamlined and strategic. Chuck’s leadership skills and success in government will enable us to expand our government relations capabilities while strengthening the services we provide to help our clients maximize their business opportunities.”

“In my experience, understanding how things get done in government can be enormously helpful to your business. Both Frank and Chuck have reputations built around finding real, practical solutions for clients. I’m excited Chuck is joining our team at ILG,” said Craig Miller, ILG business consultant and candidate for US Senate.

Drago added, “I am delighted to join ILG at a time when maintaining a solid relationship with government has never been more important. It is very exciting to join such a talented and prestigious team. Frank is a skilled attorney who has carefully developed an impressive group of experienced attorneys and business consultants. He has also been deeply involved in Central Florida community and business affairs for over 20 years, having served as Chairman of the Seminole County Regional Chamber and many other civic and charitable organizations.”

About Chuck Drago

About Chuck Drago. Chuck has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including service as the Chief of Police in Oviedo, Florida, and the Assistant Chief of Police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to his work at ILG, Chuck is also the President of Drago Professional Consultants which provides police practices consulting and litigation support to attorneys, government and businesses. He is active in the community as well and serves on the Advisory Boards for Excel Recruiting Inc., Helpful Hands, Inc., and is a member of the Oviedo Historical Society. Chuck is a father and grandfather and married to Cindy Drago who is a member of the Oviedo City Council and Seminole State College Board of Trustees.

About the Ioppolo Law Group

About the Ioppolo Law Group. The Ioppolo Law Group (ILG) is a law firm concentrating on business—“where uncommon business experience meets legal know-how.” Its practice focuses on transactional law, corporate finance, advertising law, internet and technology law, and government affairs. ILG also offers business consulting and professional negotiation services, as well as mediation services. What sets it apart from other law firms, no matter the size, is the business experience of its people. Each of the attorneys and business consultants at ILG has held both business executive and legal positions in public or private companies. Thus, they can view transactions from both the business and legal perspectives.

For more information, please visit http://www.ioppololawgroup.com, or call 407. 444.1004.

Chuck Drago can be reached at 407. 444.1004 or via email at cdrago@ioppololawgroup.com.

Media Contact

Frank S. Ioppolo, Jr., Esq.
Managing Member
407. 444.1004
frankjr@ioppololawgroup.com

Steve Linehan

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:29:01 +0000

“Frank is a top notch external and internal general council. However, more impressively, he is a saavy businessman who has the perspective of a COO or even a CEO. Working with Frank at multiple companies, I I observed him demonstrate an ability to rapidly grasp the key dynamics of diverse businesses. He then used his considerable legal prowess and general management saavy to contribute, at a senior management level, to the success of nearly every operating discipline across the organization.” — November 15, 2008

Steve Linehan

President & CEO, Radiologix
managed Frank at Greenberg Traurig

Marc Hayden

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:25:24 +0000

“I had the opportunity to work with Frank while he was retained to negotiation the legal contract for one of our customers. The business model of the company was somewhat unique and required some very creative and detailed terms and conditions. Frank’s input and negotiation assistance was essential to the successful execution of the relationship. He was an absolute professional and a pleasure to work with.” — November 17, 2008

Marc Hayden

Director, Sales & Alliances, Harris Corporation
was with another company when working with Frank at Greenberg Traurig

Larry Rogers

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:22:56 +0000

“I have known and worked with Frank on several projects for over 10 years. Frank is a no nonsense get the job done guy that everyone wants on their team. I highly value Frank’s input to any project we are working on.” — November 18, 2008

Larry Rogers

hired Frank as a Attorney in 1998, and hired Frank more than once

R. Colin Hickey

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:21:18 +0000

Shareholder, Corporate & Securities Law
Recommendations when working at: Greenberg Traurig

“I hear Frank is slated to play the lead role in Terminator 4 now that Arnold is tied up with the California governor thing. After all, Frank doesn’t eat, doesn’t sleep and feels no pain…he just delivers consistently great results for his clients. I had the opportunity to partner with Frank in my last start-up, and having him at the deal table is like combining a guardian angel with a pit bull. Frank combines hard-nose negotiating with the types of creative solutions that most clients only wish their legal counsel would deliver. He’s the consummate deal-maker, not deal-breaker, and his client’s success is always top of mind. A good friend, a great ally and definitely someone you want on your side…not theirs.” — November 19, 2008

R. Colin Hickey

hired Frank as a Attorney in 2005

Roy W. Reid, Jr., APR, CPRC

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:17:55 +0000

“Frank is a man that gets things done. Having worked with Frank on a number of community and business initiatives, I would highly recommend him.” — November 14, 2008

Roy W. Reid, Jr., APR, CPRC

Partner, Consensus Communications
was with another company when working with Frank at Precision Play Media

Laura Bennett

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:03:24 +0000

“Few people have the laser sharp thinking Frank has. In a meeting he reaches the best conclusions because he has done his homework, others debate for hours while Frank is already working on the solution. If you want smarts, action and results – Frank Iopollo is your guy.” — November 16, 2008

Laura Bennett

President, Bennett & Company Marketing
was with another company when working with Frank at Precision Play Media

Alan Byrd

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:59:58 +0000

“Frank’s passion for success for his friends, business associates and clients is truly only outdone by his track record of success. Working closely with Frank on a number of projects, I find Frank to have a keen eye for detail, a true sense of leadership skills and a way of always understanding the correct next step. I have always enjoyed working with Frank and will continue to do so in the future!” — November 17, 2008

Alan Byrd

Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Public Relations
McCree General Contractors & Architects
was with another company when working with Frank at Precision Play Media