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Nelson Diaz concentrates his business on government relations and lobbying. Mr. Diaz has become one of Tallahassee's young rising stars since serving as Chief Legislative Aide to the Florida Speaker of the House, Rep. Marco Rubio, one of Florida 's most powerful political figures. Mr. Diaz graduated from Florida International University with a degree in International Relations and earned his Law Degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida, College of Law. Mr. Diaz began his political career as a volunteer in the 1996 Presidential race in Florida where he and many other young leaders worked hard to build a strong Republican Party base in South Florida. Since then, he has worked on countless political campaigns in Florida, including Presidential, U.S. Senate, Florida State House, Florida Senate and local government campaigns. He has also been active in various business and civic organizations locally, and counts many legislators, party officials and legislative leaders among his personal friends. Mr. Diaz also assists many candidates with fundraising and campaign strategy. As a result of his service with Speaker Rubio and his involvement in many campaigns, Mr. Diaz has established an extensive network of key contacts in the Florida Legislature. Mr. Diaz has successfully represented local governments, businesses, trade associations and other corporate clients before the legislative and executive branches of state government. He has been successful in guiding legislation through the committee process, to the floor of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, and ultimately, for the governor's signature. His experience as a Legislative Aide gives him an insider's knowledge of the legislative process, familiarity with committee procedures and rules, and strong ties to members of the leadership of both Chambers and their respective staff. As a law student, Mr. Diaz won Book Awards in Florida Constitutional Law and Legal Drafting. Mr. Diaz is member of the University of Florida's Government Relations Advisory Committee as well as the Florida Bar and the Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section. He is also a licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, a member of the Miami Dade Board of Realtors, and a member of the Alumni Council of the Levin College of Law. He speaks both English and Spanish. Activities & Memberships Mr. Diaz is member of the Florida Bar and the Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section. He is also a licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, a member of the Miami Dade Board of Realtors, and a member of the Alumni Council of the Levin College of Law. He is bilingual (Spanish/English) and semi-fluent in German. Member, Board of Trustees, Florida Tax Watch Member, Board of Directors, Kristi House (Pending) Member, Board of Directors, Institute for Child and Family Health Publications Evaluating Proviso in the State Budget Is the Florida Legislature Complying with the Constitution? by Marc W. Dunbar and Nelson Diaz "The Florida Bar Journal", July/August 2006 Languages Spanish German (semi-fluent) Bar Admission Florida | 