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Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019

The state’s most tuned in political insiders have some firm opinions on two of the top Republicans in national politics. Florida Politics reached out to more than 100 of the state’s top political minds on to get their take President Donald Trump’s re-election odds and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz standing with his campaign trail bestie, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 7, 2019

While the rest of us were enjoying some downtime during the holidays, Miami-based Converge Government Affairs was busy building a sister public affairs firm, Converge GPS. Converge chairman Jonathan Kilman announced the launch of Converge GPS (short for Global Public Strategies), which will be an affiliated but separate, bipartisan firm focused on public affairs, corporate communications and political […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Public policy whiz Cesar Fernandez has joined Converge Government Affairs, the growing Miami-based lobby shop founded by veteran influencer Jonathan Kilman. Three years ago, Florida Politics named Fernandez one of its “30-under-30 rising stars” in Florida politics — and his star has only risen since. The Miami native and University of Florida alumnus got his […]

Drew WilsonOctober 31, 2018

The witching hour is upon us. Ghosts and ghouls fill the streets. Zombies walk side-by-side with princesses and superheroes. Their mission the same: Spook and scare their neighbors in hopes of scoring enough candy to sustain them for the next year. Florida Retailers are expecting their tills to be flush thanks to the most frightening […]

Jim RosicaJuly 23, 2018

Carlos Cruz and Jon Yapo have joined Converge Government Affairs, the new firm founded by veteran influencer Jonathan Kilman, the firm said in a statement. “We could not be happier about Carlos Cruz joining the firm, and the synergy we gain by adding Carlos is powerful,” said Kilman, the firm’s chairman. “With his Jacksonville presence, […]

Jim RosicaJune 14, 2018

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Veteran lobbyist Jonathan Kilman has finally realized a “long term dream of starting (his) own firm” with the creation of Converge Government Affairs, with offices in Miami, Orlando and Tallahassee. Kilman, formerly with the Foley & Lardner law firm, announced the new concern this week in a LinkedIn post. (An earlier story is here.) The announcement, […]

Jim RosicaJune 9, 2018

Jonathan Kilman, formerly with Foley & Lardner, has started his own influence firm, Converge Government Affairs. Kilman, chairman and partner of the new company, announced the move on LinkedIn this week. “I am pleased (OK, excited) to announce the launch of Converge Government Affairs, a Miami-based government and public affairs firm,” he wrote. The new concern […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

Foley & Lardner lobbyist and partner Jonathan Kilman has been appointed to the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce‘s Board of Governors and the its newly-formed Strategy Committee, the group announced Wednesday. “We did our homework and Jonathan is regarded as a widely respected and visionary leader who understands the intersection of business and policy in Florida,” said Julio Fuentes, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

The second quarter of 2016 remained busy for the government affairs teams at several prominent law firms. Law firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Reports show Colodny Fass, […]

Scott PowersJanuary 6, 2016

Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski announced that several top Orange County political operatives will serve on his campaign finance team in his run for the Orange County Commission District 1 seat. The team will include Angel de la Portilla, Bertica Cabrera Morris, Chris Carmody, Eddie Fernandez, Frank Kruppenbacher, Jonathan Kilman and Wade Voss. Olszewski faces Betsy […]

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Florida Influencer Poll: Donald Trump in good shape, Matt Gaetz treading water

Converge, the gov’t affairs firm founded by Jonathan Kilman, plots major expansion with new public affairs affiliate

Personnel note: Cesar Fernandez joins Converge Government Affairs

Halloween is brought you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Personnel note: Carlos Cruz and Jon Yapo join Converge

Dream realized: Jonathan Kilman opens his own influence firm

Personnel note: Jonathan Kilman opens own lobbying firm

Personnel note: Jonathan Kilman joins Hispanic Chamber board

Lobby teams at top law firms reported strong second quarter earnings

Bobby Olszewski names Orange County Commission race finance team