LORI KILLINGER

EXECUTIVE SHAREHOLDER, LEWIS, LONGMAN & WALKER, TALLAHASSEE & TAMPA

Lewis, Longman & Walker is a statewide law firm with 33 attorneys and a total of 62 employees. Killinger has been a lobbyist with the firm for 19 years, 17 of those in leadership positions. “The firm, through its five offices, participates in dozens of community organizations and activities,” she says. Killinger serves on the board of the Florida Policy Project, a nonprofit advancing research-based policies to improve life for all Floridians.

EDUCATION: University of Florida (BA), Duke University School of Law (JD)

NOTABLE TREND: One notable trend in my industry — politics — is the growing presence of women in leadership roles, not just in lobbying firms but also in elected office. It's inspiring to see more women stepping forward, shaping policy and leading with confidence.

IN MY DOWNTIME: I love to hike and cycle, exploring places that push beyond my comfort zones. I also have a deep passion for gardening. In a high-stress profession, being outdoors — whether on a trail or in the dirt — is cathartic. Nature has a way of restoring balance. It's healing, humbling and completely energizing.