About the Publisher

Justin Sayfie is the founder and publisher of Sayfie Review, Florida's leading non-partisan political news site and mobile app, a daily must-read for the state's political community since 2002.

In his professional practice, Justin is a Partner at Ballard Partners a Washington, D.C. government relations firm, where he advises major corporations and global industry leaders on strategy before Congress and the federal agencies of the executive branch. A licensed attorney, he draws on more than two decades of experience across the executive and legislative branches and at the highest levels of federal and state government. He also serves as co-chair of the Ballard Global Alliance and Ballard Media Group and co-hosts the 13th & Park podcast.

Justin previously served as spokesman and a top policy advisor to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. He was appointed to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships by President Donald J. Trump, a role he also held under President George W. Bush, helping select White House Fellows and oversee the nation's premier leadership development program. In 2005, U.S. Senator Mel Martinez appointed him Chairman of the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for the Southern District of Florida, where he led the nominating process for federal judges and U.S. attorneys in South Florida.

A frequent commentator on national politics, Justin has appeared on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.

Justin received his bachelor's degree in American Government from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served on the Law Review. He began his legal career in the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig before joining Governor Bush's administration, and he remains active in the American Council on Germany and the American Swiss Foundation.

For inquiries regarding Justin's federal affairs and government relations practice, he can be reached at 202-800-5620.