AndrésMalavé
- Position
- Director of Government Relations
- Office
- Tallahassee
Andrés Malavé is a director in the Government Relations Practice Group. Andrés works closely with firm attorneys and clients to develop and implement effective legislative strategies that promote the interests of businesses and other entities in Florida and nationally.
Andrés is an experienced political and policy consultant who has worked with organizations across Florida to build coalitions and pursue initiatives that help improve the state's economy and better the lives of its citizens. Recognized for his leadership skills, extensive network of business and governmental contacts, and ability to align diverse perspectives in the pursuit of common objectives, he works with firm attorneys and clients to develop and promote effective legislation and regulatory policy.
Andrés has extensive experience in a broad range of television, print, and digital media strategies. He helps for-profit businesses, not-for-profit entities, and industry associations develop consistent policy narratives, and leverages his long-standing relationships with the members of national and state media to present client perspectives fairly and accurately. Drawing on his firsthand experience in the halls of the Florida Legislature, Andrés speaks the languages of elected officials and the public alike and understands their major concerns, from economic opportunity, education, and workforce development to law enforcement, taxation, technology, and more. He also understands Florida’s role as an international commercial center at the crossroads of the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond.
Prior to joining Jones Walker, Andrés served as the communications director to the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Before joining the speaker's office, he was the communications director of the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee. In 2020, he served as the regional communications director, Hispanic outreach, for the Republican National Committee.