Mr. Bednar, a registered lobbyist, applies the experience he gained as a member of management in the public and private sectors to assist clients in governmental relations matters. His communication skills and experience in developing government strategies were developed by providing advice to corporate executives and key government officials early in his career. This background provides a unique perspective when analyzing the impact of federal, state and local laws and regulations on businesses.
In representing the firm's clients, he works frequently with the Governor and Governor's staff, members of the Governor's cabinet, as well as the Attorney General, Speaker of the House and President Pro tem of the Senate.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Bednar served as District Manager, College Recruiter, and National Sales Trainer for the Coca-Cola Company - Foods Division.
Upon graduating from law school, he went to work as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and then Chief Trial Assistant, Chief Assistant and finally Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the second largest Prosecuting Attorney's Office in the state of Missouri. Following his service as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and a short stint as an Attorney in private practice, he served almost seven years as Chief Legal Counsel to the late Governor Melvin (Mel) Carnahan and Governor Roger B. Wilson, and served as Special Counsel to former Governor Robert Lee (Bob) Holden.
Practice Areas
Administrative & Regulatory
Appellate Practice
Corporate and M&A
Criminal Law
Government Agencies & Services
Government Contracts
Government Investigations
Real Estate
White Collar Crime
Practice Areas
Administrative & Regulatory
Appellate Practice
Corporate and M&A
Criminal Law
Government Agencies & Services
Government Contracts
Government Investigations
Real Estate
White Collar Crime
Industries
Real Estate (Development & Management)
Industries
Real Estate (Development & Management)
Specialty Groups
Bio
Mr. Bednar, a registered lobbyist, applies the experience he gained as a member of management in the public and private sectors to assist clients in governmental relations matters. His communication skills and experience in developing government strategies were developed by providing advice to corporate executives and key government officials early in his career. This background provides a unique perspective when analyzing the impact of federal, state and local laws and regulations on businesses.
In representing the firm's clients, he works frequently with the Governor and Governor's staff, members of the Governor's cabinet, as well as the Attorney General, Speaker of the House and President Pro tem of the Senate.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Bednar served as District Manager, College Recruiter, and National Sales Trainer for the Coca-Cola Company - Foods Division.
Upon graduating from law school, he went to work as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and then Chief Trial Assistant, Chief Assistant and finally Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the second largest Prosecuting Attorney's Office in the state of Missouri. Following his service as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and a short stint as an Attorney in private practice, he served almost seven years as Chief Legal Counsel to the late Governor Melvin (Mel) Carnahan and Governor Roger B. Wilson, and served as Special Counsel to former Governor Robert Lee (Bob) Holden.
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