Bednar’s service for over six years as Chief Legal Counsel for the late Governor Mel Carnahan and Governor Roger Wilson, and as Special Counsel to Governor Bob Holden provides the distinctive foundational core of his Governmental Relations practice. He has the proven capacity to identify and align the policy interests of his corporate clients with those of Government office holders and decision-makers in an insightful, creative manner responsive to the policy agendas of all… Show more Bednar’s service for over six years as Chief Legal Counsel for the late Governor Mel Carnahan and Governor Roger Wilson, and as Special Counsel to Governor Bob Holden provides the distinctive foundational core of his Governmental Relations practice. He has the proven capacity to identify and align the policy interests of his corporate clients with those of Government office holders and decision-makers in an insightful, creative manner responsive to the policy agendas of all parties.Bednar's four-year tenure as an Assistant County Prosecuting Attorney for Jackson County successfully representing clients from Circuit Court to the Missouri Supreme Court, provides ample evidence of his formidable litigation skills.Previous to his career in government and law, Bednar established a successful record in the private sector with leadership positions in national sales, college and MBA recruitment, and learning and development at the Coca-Cola Company.For businesses subjected to government regulations, Bednar has demonstrated remarkable proficiency at guiding business leaders through the regulatory maze to help them establish more effective communications and relationships with government leaders. The keen analysis of the impact of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as viewed through Bednar’s triumvirate of perspectives has resulted in a sound, comprehensive governmental relations strategy that can be effectively and successfully applied to each client’s goals.Bednar's atypical experience and exceptional abilities as a litigator, legal counsel to three Governors, and a business and sales leader offer a unique, compelling profile for an attorney in the Governmental Relations practice. Show less

Practice focused primarily in Governmental relations and litigation.

Coordinated legal actions with the General Counsels for the 17 Departments within the Executive Branch in trying to ensure that the legal actions of the Departments were consistent with the overall policies of the Governor's administration. Worked closely with the Chief of Staff of the Attorney General's office as well as other key members of the Attorney General's office. Worked with the staff of both the President Pro tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on… Show more Coordinated legal actions with the General Counsels for the 17 Departments within the Executive Branch in trying to ensure that the legal actions of the Departments were consistent with the overall policies of the Governor's administration. Worked closely with the Chief of Staff of the Attorney General's office as well as other key members of the Attorney General's office. Worked with the staff of both the President Pro tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on legislative issues. Communicated and worked with the General Counsels for each of the State wide officeholders. Assisted Governor Carnahan while he served on the National Governor's Association's ("NGA's")Legal Committee in evaluating whether or not the NGA should file an amicus brief on certain cases being heard by the United States Supreme Court. Show less