Legislator Profile

Former Florida Senator Lori Berman (D)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
Lori Berman
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
, FL


Capitol Address:
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5026
Email:
berman.lori.web@flsenate.gov
political profile
  • Senate District:26
  • First Elected:2018
  • Terms Out:2026
  • Party:Democrat
  • Delegations:Palm Beach
  • District Information:District Map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate April 10, 2018, reelected subsequently
    House of Representatives, 2010-2018
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:June 27 in New York City, New York
  • Moved to Florida:1958
  • Religious Affiliation:Jewish
  • Education:Tufts University, B.A., 1980; magna cum laude
    George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1983; Journal of International Law
    University of Miami, LL.M.-Estate Planning, 2002
  • Occupation:Attorney
  • Spouse:Jeffrey Ganeles of Plainview, NY
  • Children:Caryn Ganeles, Steven Ganeles
  • Affiliations:Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
    Emily's List
    Florida Association of Women Lawyers
    Florida Bar Association
    Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce
    Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
    Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce
    Palm Beach County Women's Chamber of Commerce
    South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation Women's Division, Board Member
  • Highlights:Florida Dental Association, Legislative Service Award, 2016
    Progress Florida, Florida Watch Action and America Votes, Champion of Florida's Middle Class, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
    Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2015
    Florida League of Cities, Inc., Legislative Appreciation Award, 2014
    Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar Champion Award, 2014
    Palm Beach County, National Organization of Women, Susan B. Anthony, Feminist of the Year Award, 2014
    First Annual National Women's Political Caucus, Legislator of the Year, 2013