John Stemberger

About John Stemberger

BIO: Stemberger is an AV Rated Orlando attorney in private practice who has also been a conservative policy advocate for over 30 years. A native Floridian, he attended Florida State University where he studied political science & philosophy before obtaining a Juris Doctorate from Samford University.After legislative internships in the Florida House & Senate, Stemberger served as the lobbyist for Florida Right to Life in 1989. Stemberger has a unique understanding of law, government, & the media from his extensive political background having served as an advisor to state, federal, & presidential campaigns. In 1992, he was appointed as the Political Director of the Republican Party of Florida during the final campaign of former President George H. W. Bush. Stemberger has been quoted in news and media sources hundreds of times as an expert on law, policy, culture, and politics.Starting in 2001, Florida Governor Jeb Bush twice appointed Stemberger to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, where he served for eight years screening & recommending new judge candidates in Central Florida. In 2017, he was appointed to serve on Florida\'s Constitution Revision Commission a body which meets once every 20 years in Florida. A sought after speaker around the country, John Stemberger is also a member of the Council for National Policy, and in a feature article on his work, the Miami Herald called him, “One of the most interesting and influential people you’ve never heard of.” In 2009, Orlando Magazine named him one of the top 50 most powerful people in Central Florida. In 2018, Florida Trend Magazine named him one of the top 500 most influential business leaders in Florida.In 2009, Stemberger’s law firm received international media attention representing Rifqa Bary, the Muslim teenager from Columbus, Ohio, who fled to Orlando after she was threatened to be killed by her father for not renouncing her faith after her conversion from Islam to Christianity.Most recently, as an Eagle Scout, John was one of the primary founders for Trail Life USA, a Christian scouting movement for boys which started in 2014 and now has under members in 700 troops chartered in 48 states.

Experience

1. President

   Liberty Counsel Action

   Apr 2024 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Leading a team of professionals to influence politics and public policy for life, family, and religious liberty nationally and in the states.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government / Philosophy Minor

  1985 — 1987

• Daytona State College

  Associate’s Degree, Public Administration

  1983 — 1985

• Mainland Senior High School

  High School, Air Force JROTC/ROTC

  1978 — 1980

• Daytona State College

  Certification, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

  1980 — 1982

• Samford University

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Trial Practice

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Political Philosophy
• Public Speaking
• Media Skills Training
• Crisis Communications
• Presentation Coaching
• Public Policy
• Conflict Resolution
• Auto Injuries
• Christian Apologetics
• Curriculum Development
• Crisis Management
• Consulting
• Cooking
• Debate
• Political Campaigns
• Boy Scouts
• Systematic Theology
• Business Development
• Political Strategy
• Fundraising
• Frisbee
• World Religions
• Constitutional Law
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Christmas
• Executive Coaching
• Wrongful Death
• Fine Art
• Fine Dining
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Roller Skating
• Camping
• Strategic Communications
• Outdoor Adventures
• Ethics