Lawrence Bell

Principal

Cornerstone Group

Lawrence Bell is a seasoned political strategist and government affairs professional with more than two decades of experience across local, state, and federal government. He began his career in Fulton County’s communications department before moving into business development, where he secured millions in government contracts for an engineering firm.

Lawrence later served as Chief of Staff to former Atlanta City Councilmember H. Lamar Willis and as Manager of State Government Affairs at Troutman Sanders Strategies, representing major corporations and leading community engagement initiatives. In 2019, he became Chief of Staff for the historic Warnock for Georgia campaign, helping elect the state’s first Black U.S. senator, and subsequently served Senator Raphael Warnock as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff.

Today, Lawrence is a Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs, advising corporations, associations, and nonprofits on navigating complex political and legislative landscapes. Recognized as one of Southern Journal Magazine’s “14 Under 40” and among James Magazine’s Top 20 Georgia Lobbyists, he holds degrees from Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University.