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Gregory J. Lestini

 
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Office:   Columbus
Phone:   614.227.4893
Fax:   614.227.2390
Email:   glestini@bricker.com

Practice/Industry Groups:
Government Relations
Green Strategies
Public Sector
Transportation & Logistics

Greg Lestini is a member of the Bricker & Eckler government relations, public sector, and transportation and logistics groups. Greg focuses his practice on the connection between law and public policy, utilizing years of experience in state and local government.

Representative Experience

  • Advocates for trade association interests before the Ohio legislature, state agencies, and regulatory bodies

  • Provides strategic planning and lobbying services for a major community association

  • Represents individuals and trade associations in ethics and campaign finance matters, including PAC and fundraising advice

  • Researches and advises existing and startup "green" companies on grants and loans available through local, state and federal sources

  • Lobbies state, local, and federal elected officials on behalf of small, medium and large businesses, including entities in the manufacturing and retail sectors.

  • Advises public entities on election law, campaign finance, and fundraising laws

  • Drafts legislative language for consideration by the state legislature and local political subdivisions

  • Contributor to Bricker & Eckler's Ohio Green Strategies blog

Professional Experience

  • Minority Chief of Staff, Ohio Senate: managed caucus staff and advised Minority Leader on policy and political strategy

  • Legislative Analyst, Columbus City Council, Office of the President Pro Tem

  • Legislative Aide, Ohio Senate

  • Fair Housing Attorney, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc

Community and Professional Activities

  • Voter Protection Attorney Volunteer, 2004 Presidential, State Senate and statewide campaigns

  • Admitted, State of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

  • Trustee, Order Sons of Italy in America, Scoprimento Lodge #2599

  • Volunteer, Junior Achievement of Central Ohio

Education

  • The Ohio State University (J.D. 2002); Legislative Clinic Top Student Award; Moot Court Chief Justice; Evans Scholarship recipient

  • The Ohio State University (B.A. political science and international peace studies, magna cum laude 1999)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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