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Jose Felix Diaz

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Executive Vice-President / Co-Chair Ballard Global Alliance at Ballard Partners
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

Jose Felix Diaz is an accomplished government affairs attorney and advisor, currently serving as the Executive Vice President at Ballard Partners. A former four-term Florida lawmaker and Columbia Law School graduate, he specializes in public-private partnerships and government consulting. His career is marked by a unique blend of legal expertise, political strategy, and direct policy-making experience.

Outside of his professional life, Jose is a co-founder of the Miami Tech Summit, reflecting his passion for technology and community building. He has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including being named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year, and enjoys music, stemming from cherished family memories of his mother playing the guitar.

He founded ElTikiTiki. com, one of the first social media platforms aimed at Latin American audiences, well before the rise of todays dominant networks.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice-President / Co-Chair Ballard Global Alliance
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
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Miami Tech Scene
Co-founded the Miami Tech Summit to create a marquee event that reflects the city's ambition and fosters collaboration between public and private tech leaders.
Government Strategy
As a former lawmaker and current government affairs attorney, he has deep experience in shaping, negotiating, and implementing public policy at multiple levels.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Executive Vice-President / Co-Chair Ballard Global Alliance
Ballard Partners
2005 - 1-2018
Attorney
Akerman LLP
11-2010 - 9-2017
State Representative, District 116
Florida House of Representatives
2003 - 2006
Founder
ElTikiTiki.com
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Personnel note: Jose Felix Diaz joins Ballard Partners. Featured in Florida Politics
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Education
2002 - 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Columbia Law School
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Miami
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