Florida-focused Gunster has expanded its leadership ranks in recognition of its growing footprint across the state and desire to more formally expand its offices outside of South Florida.

The 180-lawyer law firm announced this week that Lila Jaber, head of the firm’s government affairs practice, will be the regional managing shareholder, working out of her office in Tallahassee and overseeing firm operations in Tampa and Orlando as well. Derek E. Bruce and Allison E. Turnbull will serve as co-managing shareholders of the Orlando office. Bill Adams, who co-founded the firm’s Jacksonville office in 2007, will serve as managing shareholder of that location.