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Drew Duncan was born and raised in Parker, South Dakota. Drew graduated from Parker High School in 1994. In 1999 Drew graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2002 Drew received his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. During his time at USD, he served as the Student Board Association Vice-President his second year, and the Student Board Association President his third year. Drew was also a member of USD's Trial Team in 2002.

Following law school, Drew clerked for the Fifth Circuit Judge of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Following his clerkship, he joined Zimmer, Duncan & Cole, LLP in 2003 and helped form The Duncan Law Firm, LLP in late 2017.

Drew has focused his practice on governmental affairs. Drew's practice also includes regulatory work with the State of South Dakota, criminal law, business services and family law.

Drew and his wife, Carrie, have two children, Olivia and Bennett. Drew is an avid golfer and outdoorsman and prides himself in being an active member of the community. He has served on the Board of Directors of the ParMar Valley Country Club, the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers' Section of the South Dakota State Bar Association, the Executive Board of the South Dakota Republican Party, the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Arthritis Advisory Board, and the South Dakota Board of Elections.

Drew's representative clients include Eli Lilly Corporation, Heartland Consumers Power District, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Neighborhood Dental, the City of Parker, the South Dakota Collectors' Association, the South Dakota Insurance Alliance and Verizon Wireless.

MaryBeth Wilkerson is a Government Relations Coordinator in the Baton Rouge office, working with businesses on navigating regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments, and connecting clients' interests and policy goals to further investment and business growth.

6-10 years

Before joining Adams and Reese, MaryBeth was the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Association. She gained experience drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation on federal, state, and regulatory levels; recruiting, training, and mobilizing advocates; supporting alliances with similar organizations; and cultivating relationships with key legislative members. MaryBeth was recognized by the Louisiana State Legislature for her advocacy work with the Alzheimer's Association.

MaryBeth represented the Alzheimer's Association in a variety of forms including testimony at committee meetings, public hearings, and media appearances. This experience leads to MaryBeth working closely with clients on researching, planning, and executing government relations strategies at the local and state levels in Louisiana, developing relationships at multiple levels of government, including municipal agencies, city councils, state agencies, stakeholders, and improving clients' community relations messaging for key government relations initiatives.

MaryBeth is a former Governmental Affairs Associate for The Louisiana State Medical Society, where among her accomplishments she recruited more than 250 contributors to the Louisiana Medical Political Action Committee (LAMPAC).

MaryBeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences from The University of Alabama. There, she served as Student Government Director of Lobbying Affairs, leading a team of 40 student lobbyists, advocating for higher education funding, and conducting voter registration drives. Through her work, she received recognition for "Most Outstanding Member of the External Affairs Chamber." MaryBeth was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

While in college, MaryBeth interned as a research assistant with The Department of Defense's Tuscaloosa office, assisting a professor contracted with Lockheed Martin and gathering data for a cross-national media monitoring project.

In the community, MaryBeth is a board member of the BREC Foundation. The mission of the BREC Foundation is to raise funds for parks and recreation to benefit the health, welfare, and culture in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Christophersen Inc. stands as a premier government relations and legislative advocacy firm in Washington State, renowned for its deep expertise, strategic acumen, and a relentless commitment to delivering results for our clients. Our approach is comprehensive, involving not just advocacy but a holistic strategy that includes continuous legislative monitoring, proactive policy engagement, and tailored strategic advice that ensures our clients' objectives are effectively advanced in both legislative and regulatory arenas.

20+ years

Successfully passed wide range of policy legislation including legislation in the policy areas listed above;

Successfully secured funding in the Capital, Transportation, and Operating budgets for a variety of clients and projects;

Effectively prevented passage or amended legislation determined to be detrimental to all clients;

Coordinated broad grassroots outreach and engagement efforts designed to develop and strengthen relationships with legislators across the political spectrum; and

Created and successfully deployed campaign resources and independent expenditures to support targeted legislative races.

  • Vicki is and exceptional lobbyist who delivers time and time again for College Board. Utilizing her strategic leadership, contacts and drive we've been able to pass significant legislation to assist students transitioning from high school to college and career opportunities. - Terry Whitney, Senior Director, Government Relations, COLLEGE BOARD
  • Vicki's dedication and political acumen made it possible to change the funeral industry paradigm. We simply couldn't have done it without her. - Katrina Spade, Founder & CEO, RECOMPOST
  • Vicki is an incredibly effective lobbyist, advocate, and partner to Pediatrix. She is a fiercely intelligent, creative, and thoughtful strategist and problem solver. We are very grateful for the outstanding service that Vicki and her team provide. - Barclay Gang, Vice President
    Government Affairs, PEDIATRIX
  • With over 24 years of experience, Vicki is a seasoned strategist whose work has shaped public policy at the state legislative, executive, and agency levels. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and her deep understanding of the political process have delivered exceptional results for her clients. Vicki's expertise extends beyond Olympia, offering valuable insights into public affairs strategies that amplify client success.

    15-20 years

    Best Lawyers 2016 Lawyer of the Year, Government Relations Practice, Providence.
    Best Lawyers 2015 Lawyer of the Year, Administrative / Regulatory, Providence.
    Best Lawyers 2013 Lawyer of the Year, Government Relations Practice, Providence.
    Selected as a Rhode Island Super Lawyer, 2013, 2016 and 2017.
    AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for attorneys.
    Selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2007 & 2018 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of governmental relations and administrative law.

    Director, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
    Member, American Bar Association's Governmental, Fidelity/Surety and Energy sections.
    Defense Research Institute member.

    Skilled in governmental relations and legislative issues, Richard assists domestic and international companies to succeed and grow, in both regulated and deregulated industries including energy and telecommunications, financial services, health care, insurance, retail, real estate development, entertainment and manufacturing.

    His considerable energy experience includes representing domestic and foreign energy companies in developing New England generation facilities. He served as lead counsel in the siting of Rhode Island's largest electric generation plant. He is currently engaged in the permitting process for a 1000 MW power plant.

    Richard also has broad experience in litigation matters where he defends insured and self-insured clients in health care litigation, construction accidents, professional liability, product liability, premises liability, corrections actions and director and officer liability matters as well as representing fidelity and surety companies in the litigation of fiduciary/inventory loss and construction disputes.

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