
Lori E. H. KillingerExecutive Shareholder | Tallahassee ▪ Tampa
Executive Shareholder | Tallahassee ▪ Tampa
Lori Killinger is an Executive Shareholder at Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., where her practice focuses on legislative, regulatory, and government affairs representation, advocating for clients before the Florida Legislature, regulatory agencies at the state and local levels, the Florida Cabinet, and legislative and gubernatorial commissions.
Lori is Chair of the firm’s Legislative, Lobbying and Governmental Affairs Practice Group and is a highly-sought after strategist with deep knowledge of the legislative and executive branch processes. In addition to her ability to navigate through those processes, Lori works on complex legal and legislative policies that have successfully affected change at all levels of government for her clients. With her experience in “all things government” and her extensive legal background, Lori guides her clients, policymakers, and influencers on a myriad of issues including land use, infrastructure, environmental energy, healthcare, housing, and technology. Lori has built a stellar reputation and is well-respected for her intellect and her integrity. Most importantly, the relationships she has built over the years have become her clients’ relationships furthering their ability to succeed.
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
The Florida Bar, Member since 1988
Volunteer Florida, Gubernatorial Appointed Board Member
Florida Construction Coalition, Past-Chair
Florida Policy Project, Treasurer
United States District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Previous Professional Experience
In-house Counsel and Director of Government Relations, Florida Manufactured Housing Association, 1998-2007
Chief Attorney, Florida House of Representatives, Committee on Judiciary, 1996-1998
Executive Director, Late Governor Chiles’ Building Codes Study Commission, 1994-1996
Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, 1992-1994
Private Practitioner in Commercial Litigation, 1988-1992
Awards and Recognitions
Top Lawyer, Government Relations Practice, Tampa Magazine, 2024-present
Florida 500, Florida Trend Magazine, 2024
Top 100 Women Influencers, City and State Magazine, 2022
Women in Leadership, Florida Trend Magazine, 2021
Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated Attorney
Practices
Education
J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1988
B.A., English Literature, University of Florida, 1985