A leader within Florida's government relations arena, Mercer Fearington, Jr. has been representing clients before the executive and legislative branches of Florida government since the mid-1990's. Mercer is the past Chairman of the Florida Agricultural Coalition and is a graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture -- an affiliate of the Institute of Food and Agriculture and Sciences at the University of Florida. Mercer is a graduate of Mercer University.

Mercer lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Lindsey, and their three daughters.

15-20 years

Florida State University College of Law, J.D.

Florida State University Bachelor of Science

Katie works closely with state regulatory agencies and quasi-governmental entities, including Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, and serves as Florida legal counsel and lobbyist for national and state property and casualty insurance trade associations. Her practice focuses on strategic advocacy, regulatory engagement, and navigating complex insurance-related legislative initiatives at the state level.

6-10 years

Florida State University
Master of Science
Applied American Politics and Policy (2015)

Influence Magazine, Rising Stars of Florida Politics (2022)

Influence Magazine, Honorable Mention - Health Care Lobbyist of the Year (2023)

Florida Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association, Recognition for Exemplary Legislative Oversight and Advocacy (2023)

Amanda takes a strategy- and relationship-driven approach to government affairs. She works closely with lawmakers, state agency leadership, and key stakeholders to advance client priorities across legislative, regulatory, and budgetary processes, and to ensure clients are well-positioned as issues develop.

Her experience includes tracking and advocating policy, budget, and rulemaking initiatives; assisting clients in navigating complex government agency matters; and advising on coalition-building, grassroots engagement, and political activity, including PAC-related strategy. She supports clients in both ongoing government affairs engagements and high-stakes matters requiring focused advocacy and coordination.

Amanda began her career in politics in 2013, working on statewide campaigns and later serving in the Governor's administration. Since 2018, she has represented both private- and public-sector clients before the Florida Legislature, Executive Branch, and state agencies. Her background includes serving as Vice President at a boutique Tallahassee lobbying firm and as a lobbyist for Florida's Department of Management Services, providing her with insight into government decision-making from multiple perspectives.