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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.  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, and is now considered to be one of the premier lobbying firms in the state.  

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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
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//  Complete Legislative Committee Monitoring
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//  Expertly Prepared Written & Oral Testimony
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//  Professional Association Management
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//  Comprehensive Strategic Planning
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//  Legal & Legislative History Research 
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//  Contract Procurement
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//  Business Development
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TEAM

OUR TEAM

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JOHN J. FEDERICO, JD
PRESIDENT & CHIEF STRATEGIST
 
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STEPHEN P. DUERST, JD
VP, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF POLICY & ADVOCACY
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LIZ SOSA
LOBBYIST & ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS
 
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HON. ADAM LUSKER
LOBBYIST

 
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CHRIS HENDERSON
OFFICE MANAGER & ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS
 
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OUR CLIENTS

A SAMPLING OF OUR CLIENTS PAST & PRESENT

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Microsoft

General Motors

T-Mobile

Sporting Kansas City Soccer Club

Kansas Cable Telecommunications Association

Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce

GlaxoSmithKline

General Cigar

Quest Diagnostic Laboratories

SAS

Mammoth Sports Construction

American Association of Orthodontics

University of Kansas

Polaris

Sportsradar

International Litigation Financing Assn

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Kansas Turnpike Authority

Heartland Credit Union Association

Kansas CASA Association

Kansas Health Care Association

Kansas State Fire Fighters Association

AARP

American Medical Response (AMR)

Harrah’s Entertainment

Humana, Inc.

TitleMax

Kansas Dental Association

National Vehicle Protection Association

Ameristar Casino

Recreational Vehicle Industry Association

National Association of PEO’s

Kansas District Judges Association

Homebuilders Association of Greater KC

Kansas Chiefs of Police Association

Current client list is available upon request.

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LAW CLERKS & COMMITTEE MONITORING STAFF

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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

OUR ADDRESS

The Historic Gordon Building

900 South Kansas Avenue, Suite 300

Topeka, Kansas 66612

 

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

Fax:  785-232-1703

 

 

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