Government Relations Specialist Bennett Smith Joins Fredrikson

Government Relations Specialist Bennett Smith has joined Fredrikson in its Government Relations Group. Smith uses sophisticated knowledge of Minnesota politics and government through his experience as legislative staff at the state and federal level to support clients.

Smith has deep experience with Minnesota agriculture policy and practices and is still involved with his family’s farm operation. He also brings experience working in the policy areas of broadband internet infrastructure and higher education. He understands how to navigate interpersonal dynamics among a diverse group of stakeholders. He helps clients achieve short- and long-term goals ranging from legislative initiatives to public service offices. Smith is not licensed to practice law. His practice is limited to government relations consulting, which includes state and local lobbying.

Fredrikson Government Relations, LLC is a policy and advocacy group offering legislative services for clients in Minnesota. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the group’s government relations professionals offer special expertise in health care, human services, education and job training, economic development, equity and justice, energy, technology and regulatory, housing, capital investment/bonding, tax, transportation, and local government. Fredrikson Government Relations, LLC is a subsidiary business of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.  Learn more at fredgov.com.