Lila Jaber

Lila Jaber is a prominent strategist, thought leader, and experienced lawyer with a diverse professional background spanning nearly 30 years.12 She is the President of The Jaber Group, which does business as LilaJaber Consulting.3

Professional Background

Lila Jaber has extensive experience in various fields, including:

• Energy
• Natural gas
• Water
• Telecommunications regulatory policy

Her expertise extends to leadership, management, ethics, governance, and regulatory and political consulting.1

Notable Positions and Achievements

Public Service Commission: Jaber served two terms as both Commissioner and Chairman of the Florida Public Service Commission. In this role, she oversaw the state's implementation of economic regulatory policy and procedure for the energy, natural gas, water, and telecommunications industries.1

Gunster Law Firm: Prior to her current role, Jaber was associated with the Gunster law firm, where she:

• Served as Regional Managing Shareholder
• Chaired the Government Affairs practice for a decade
• Strengthened the firm's statewide presence
• Assisted in the overall growth of the firm13

Awards and Recognition:

• Received the "Lifetime Advocacy Award" from the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce in 2019
• Named one of Tallahassee Democrat's "25 Women You Need to Know" in 2015
• Consistently recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for various practice areas from 2013 to 20251

Current Role and Focus

As the Owner and President of Jaber Group Inc. (doing business as LilaJaber Consulting), Lila Jaber focuses on:

• Business development
• Regulatory issues
• Economic development
• Strategic and regulatory advice to clients14

Leadership and Community Involvement

Jaber is known for her servant leadership and board experience. Some of her notable involvements include:

• Former chair of Leadership Florida, a statewide leadership organization
• Board member of Stetson University (2019-2023)
• Founding board member and vice chair of the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce (2012-2015)
• Past board member of the United Way of the Big Bend (2013-2015)
• Senior fellow at the University of Florida Public Utility Research Center15

Lila Jaber's extensive experience, leadership roles, and diverse background have established her as a respected figure in her field, particularly in areas related to energy, regulatory policy, and business development.