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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

AND MUCH MORE

Specializing in Governmental & Public Relations, Issues Management, Regulatory Counsel, and Association Management 

 

FIRM 

HISTORY

John J. Federico has worked in the lobbying field in Kansas since 1994.  Upon graduating from the Washburn University School of Law, Federico went to work for Pete McGill & Associates.  At that time McGill, the former Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives, had built one of the largest and most successful contract lobbying firms in the Midwest.  In 1997, Federico left McGill and started Federico Consulting, Inc.: A Public Affairs Group.  

 

In 2015, Stephen Duerst began working with Federico.  In 2020, Duerst became a named partner, and the firm officially changed its name to Federico // Duerst Consulting Group. 

 

Since its inception two decades ago, Federico // Duerst is now considered to be one of the premier lobbying firms in the state.  

Federico // Duerst is a government affairs firm that offers a variety of professional services including: governmental lobbying on the local, state and federal level; legislative monitoring; public relations; issue management, regulatory counsel, and professional association management. 

 

Federico // Duerst attributes its' success to several equally important factors including: a talented, well-educated, creative staff; a strong commitment to developing personal, meaningful relationships with legislators on “both sides of the aisle”; respect from, and a good working relationship with, fellow lobbyists; and an outstanding reputation built on honesty, professionalism, and tenacity. The firm is committed to delivering “value” to the clients it represents by providing the necessary time, talent and attention required to accomplish the goals set forth by the client, in the most professional and effective manner possible. 

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SERVICES

PROVIDED

//  Experienced Governmental Lobbying & Advocacy at the Federal, State, and Local Level
//  Complete Legislative Committee Monitoring
//  Expertly Prepared Written & Oral Testimony
//  Professional Association Management
//  Comprehensive Strategic Planning
//  Legal & Legislative History Research 
//  Contract Procurement
//  Business Development
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OUR CLIENTS

CURRENT CLIENT LIST

(available upon request)

A SAMPLING OF OUR CLIENTS PAST & PRESENT

Microsoft

General Motors

Swedish Match

T-Mobile

Kansas Cable Telecommunications Association

AARP

The Alliance for Kansans with Developmental Disabilities

General Cigar

Heartland Credit Union Association

Kansas CASA Association

Kansas Health Care Association

Kansas State Fire Fighters Association

Pinnacle Entertainment

GlaxoSmithKline

Diamond Game

American Medical Response (AMR)

Harrah’s Entertainment

Humana, Inc.

Comfort Dental

Kansas Dental Association

Indeck Energy Services, Inc.

National Vehicle Protection Association

Kaplan Higher Education

Ameristar Casino

Medimune, Inc.

Recreational Vehicle Industry Association

National Association of PEO’s

AAA of Kansas

Kansas District Judges Association

Clarence M. Kelley Group of Companies

Kansas Auctioneers Association

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Homebuilders Association of Greater KC

Kansas Chiefs of Police Association

Presto Convenience Stores, LLC

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LAW CLERKS & COMMITTEE MONITORING STAFF

Federico // Duerst also retains the services of up to five law clerks and other staff during the Legislative Session to ensure that every necessary committee hearing and floor session is being monitored for our clients at all times.  Federico // Duerst is universally known as a firm that offers some of the most extensive and professional coverage of the Kansas Statehouse during the Legislative Session.

CONTACT

US

OUR ADDRESS

The Historic Gordon Building

900 South Kansas Avenue, Suite 300

Topeka, Kansas 66612

 

Email: john@federicoduerst.com
Tel:  785-232-2557

Fax:  785-232-1703

 

 

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