Bryant Miller Olive Welcomes Randy Hanna Back
Tallahassee, FL – Randy Hanna, former Chancellor of the Florida College System, will return to Bryant Miller Olive, a multi-state law firm specializing in public finance, legislative and governmental affairs, higher education, local government, litigation, public private partnerships and labor and employment law.
Hanna served as managing shareholder from 1998 until 2011 when he left the firm to serve as chancellor. As chancellor, Hanna led a system of 28 colleges serving more than 800,000 students. During his tenure, the colleges focused on student success initiatives and greater collaboration between the colleges and both the K-12 and the state university systems.
In addition to practicing at Bryant Miller Olive, Hanna will teach at the university level and will consult with higher education institutions and organizations.
“Randy grew Bryant Miller Olive from a small firm to one that is recognized throughout the southeast,” said Grace Dunlap, managing shareholder of the firm. “Randy emphasized the importance of maintaining our firm’s team oriented and diverse culture. It is a joy to ring in the new year by welcoming Randy back with his many years of history here. His expertise will help us grow both our legislative and governmental affairs practice and our national practice in higher education and transportation.”
In addition to its work in state and local governmental relations and public finance, the firm is recognized for its work representing the United States Department of Education in financings for colleges and universities and the United States Department of Transportation in financing major infrastructure improvements. The firm has offices in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta and Washington D.C..
“Leading the Florida College System has been a great professional experience and I am appreciative of the Commissioner of Education, the State Board and the Governor for the opportunity to serve.” said Hanna. “Now is the time to explore other opportunities and Bryant Miller Olive has the best platform for me to practice law and achieve my new goals as well as allowing me to continue my work in the higher education sector.”
Hanna has played a major role in local and state economic development activities, including serving as Chairman of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized by Florida State University as a recipient of its 2014 “Grad Made Good” award and was previously named as Leader of the Year for the Tallahassee area by Leadership Tallahassee.
