Introduction

Ms. Kato's practice focuses on legislative, lobbying, governmental affairs and elections law. She represents clients on a wide range of issues both at the state and local level, focusing on long-term strategies in addition to day-to-day lobbying. Ms. Kato uses her extensive knowledge of local and state government to assist companies with navigating the intricacies of the legislative and regulatory processes.

Clients

1) A Resilient Future Florida, Inc.

2) Alliance for Safety and Justice

3) BusPatrol America LLC

4) Cedar Key Aquaculture Association

5) CGCN Group

6) DNA Labs International

7) Florida Association of Professional Geologists

8) Florida Bar Criminal Law Section

9) Florida Beer Wholesalers Association

10) Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association

11) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

12) Leda Health

13) Terpene Belt Farms

14) The Clorox Company (Nutranext)

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Biography

Ms. Kato previously served as a lobbyist for a Tallahassee based firm that specializes in legislative, agency and local government representation. She also previously served Southern State Policy Advocate for the Human Rights Watch, and attorney for the Florida Senate.

Ms. Kato is active in her community, serving as Board Member of Whole Child Leon, the State Public Affairs Committee Chair for the Junior League of Tallahassee, and as Social Chair for the Public Affairs Institute, a national organization comprised of senior-level public affairs professionals.

Last Updated: January 30, 2024