FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brianna Shoaf

September 18, 2017 (850) 222-3767

Justin Sayfie Joins Ballard Partners Washington, D.C. Office

~Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner Justin Sayfie moves to Ballard Partners office in the nations Capital~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Ballard Partners, a leading Florida-based government affairs firm, proudly announces
Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner Justin Sayfies move to Washington, D.C., where the seasoned government
affairs strategist will enhance his focus on the federal government at the firm.

Justin Sayfie is widely respected throughout the Sunshine State for his in-depth knowledge of the political
process and unparalleled relationships with key decision-makers in both Tallahassee and D.C. His contacts and
expertise are ideally suited for a full-time position in Washington, D.C., said Brian Ballard, president of Ballard
Partners. Since joining our team in 2015, clients across the country have benefitted from Justins guidance, and
his proximity to the nations capital will be a tremendous bonus to our clients and their public policy needs.

Sayfie previously served as a top advisor to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. He also served in the
administration of President George W. Bush as a Commissioner on the Commission on White House Fellowships,
where he helped oversee the nations top leadership development program. Additionally, in 2005, Justin was
appointed by U.S. Senator Mel Martinez as Chairman of the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for the
Southern District of Florida, where he led the initial nominating process for Federal Judges and U.S. Attorneys
in South Florida.

He appears regularly as a political commentator on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC, and has published Floridas
leading political news site and mobile app, Sayfie Review, for the past 15 years.

Sayfie received his bachelors degree in American Government from Georgetown University, and his juris doctor,
cum laude, from the University of Miami.

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About Ballard Partners

Ballard Partners has been named by state and national publications as the leading government affairs firm in
the Sunshine State. The Florida-based lobbying firm, with offices in Washington, D.C., Tallahassee,
Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, combines extensive experience in
government affairs with unwavering advocacy to maximize results for the clients they serve. Visit http://ballard-
partners.com for more information.