Washington, D.C. – January 14, 2025 –Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that it has promoted veteran federal lobbyist Amanda L. Wood to a Senior Director role which provides equity shareholder-like rights and privileges.
Amanda is the second nonattorney at Becker to receive the title of Senior Director, a status which provides her with many of the same benefits as an equity shareholder, with the only limitations being those imposed by the Florida Bar regarding ownership of law firms.
At Becker, the criteria for elevation to Senior Director is the same as that of being nominated to equity shareholder. Omar Franco, head of Becker’s Federal Lobbying practice in Washington, D.C. and Vice Chair of the Firm’s Government Law and Lobbying Practice was the first nonlawyer to be appointed as a Senior Director in 2021.
Amanda has been a key member of Becker’s Federal Lobbying team Washington, D.C. office since its founding 11 years ago. Her primary focus is assisting clients with federal funding needs. Her experience as senior Legislative staff on Capitol Hill provides the skills to represent clients on matters ranging from FEMA policy to smart city solution deployment to beach renourishment and major transportation infrastructure. She represents municipal, corporate and nonprofit clients on matters related to transportation, economic development, natural resources, law enforcement, homeland security and social services.
Amanda previously served as Legislative Director to Senator Bob Graham (D-FL), where she was responsible for developing and implementing the Senator’s legislative agenda and strategy.
She currently represents Sound Thinking (formerly ShotSpotter), Tantalus, BEAM Solar, Doosan Bobcat, Koppers, the Florida counties of Sarasota and Collier, Hennepin County, MN, Broward Sheriff’s Office, the City of Cape Coral, FL, the Town of Davie, FL, and others. She has been recognized as a Hired Gun, The Hill’s Annual List of Top Lobbyists and a Top Lobbyist, National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) in 2021.
Amanda is also a member of the firm’s international practice, which aims to be a reference point for international clients looking to access or expand their presence in the U.S. markets and for U.S. clients looking to expand internationally.
Becker’s Managing Shareholder Gary C. Rosen stated, “Amanda has been an amazing success story at Becker and has been key in growing our federal lobbying practice. She has the attitude, mindset and adherence to Becker culture that the firm prioritizes. She is beloved by clients and colleagues, and we are thrilled to give Amanda the additional benefits and stature that she deserves from this promotion.”
The Becker Federal Government Relations team includes Washington, D.C. and state capitol insiders, Capitol Hill veterans, former high-level administration officials and agency experts, and former in-house corporate lobbyists. The team is highly regarded by members of Congress, congressional and committee staff, state legislators, third party trade and industry organizations, and executive personnel, as effective advocates for their client partners’ interests. At its core, the team is diverse and bipartisan, which enables team members to work successfully on both sides of the aisle.
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Becker, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com