Omar Franco is a lobbyist in the Government Law & Lobbying Practice of Becker & Poliakoff and is the Managing Director of the Washington D.C. office. A former Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Omar has an insider’s knowledge of U.S. Congress and the Federal agencies. Since starting his lobbying practice, he has served as the lead government relations representative for Florida Gulf Coast University, Secure Wrap, Inc., Medical HealthCare Plans, and the municipalities of Hialeah, Miami Lakes and North Bay Village. Over the last three years he has worked on federal issues for the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Pacer Health and FalconTrust Air, among others.

While serving as Chief of Staff for more than four years, Omar managed Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Washington D.C. and District operations and closely counseled the Congressman in his areas of expertise which include federal appropriations, health care, higher education and issues dealing with the state of Florida.