Overview
Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff is a shareholder in Becker’s Government Law & Lobbying Practice. She joined the firm after serving over 9 years as a Member of the Florida Legislature in both the House and Senate. Having left public office in 2012, her knowledge of the political process at the state and local level enables her to assist her clients in navigating the complexities of government.
Ellyn advocates on behalf of clients at both the state and local levels. She serves as Chair of Becker’s Sea Level Advisory Team, which provides clients with a comprehensive range of services to address flooding and other impacts of sea level rise. Ellyn has also developed an expertise in the P3 process as lead attorney and lobbyist for the world’s first pickleball stadium facility in Fort Lauderdale. She has also focused her local practice on land use and procurement.
Ellyn has over 30 years in the business sector, owning her first insurance business by the age of 21 and, after 16 years, selling her interest in her company. In 1997, she opened a corporate and local government consulting firm, which focused on campaign and non-profit management and later attended law school, graduating in 2003. She began her legal career as a litigator and is currently a Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator.
RECOGNITION
- City and State Florida, The Florida Women Power 100, honoree, 2022
- South Florida Business Journal, Influential Business Women Honoree, 2022
- Over 70 awards for legislative advocacy from 2004 to 2012 from various community groups and state associations.
- “Up and Comers” Award, 1991
- Women’s Circle of Excellence, Women’s Chamber of Commerce 1998
- Youth Law Center, 2000 – For Child Advocacy
- March of Dimes, Woman of Distinction, 2001
- Women-Owned Business Award, 2001 – The Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Annual Salute to Business Awards
- Healthy Mothers – Healthy Babies, Outstanding Mothers of 2003
- Jacob’s Ladder Award for child advocacy from Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) in 2004
- Broward Partnership for the Homeless Legislative Advocacy Award 2006
- Florida’s Children First Recognition in 2006 for her commitment to children growing up in the foster care system.
Insights & News
- 05.05.2025
- Client Advisory
- 04.28.2025
- Client Advisory
- 04.21.2025
- Client Advisory
- 04.14.2025
- Client Advisory
- 04.07.2025
- Client Advisory
Testimonials
“Ellyn has been an invaluable asset in assisting our company in navigating the complexities of government. She is a true partner and her style and approach is refreshing and extremely effective. She is a strategic thinker and that’s what a business needs if they want to engage with government. ”Brad Tuckman, My Park Initiative LLC, “The Fort”
