Work Directly With Experienced Missouri Lobbying Attorneys
When you choose GibbonsWorkman, you work directly with Michael Gibbons and Tricia Workman, experienced Missouri lobbying attorneys dedicated to serving your interests.
Unlike many firms, we do not delegate your work to less experienced staff or subcontractors. Every client benefits from our personal attention, strategic guidance, and decades of legislative and government affairs experience.
Our goal is not to be the largest lobbying firm in Jefferson City. Our mission is to be the most effective, responsive, reliable, and ethical advocate for our clients. We build lasting relationships through clear communication, trusted counsel, and results-driven representation.
Missouri Lobbying for Agriculture, Business & Education
At GibbonsWorkman, we advocate for the organizations and industries that help Missouri thrive. From agriculture and business, to education and public policy, we work directly with clients to advance their priorities, build meaningful relationships, and achieve results.
We make your priorities Missouri's priorities.
Over 60 Years of Combined Experience
Making it Happen
At GibbonsWorkman, we are trusted advocates who build relationships, solve problems, and deliver results. Our collaborative, hands-on approach has earned the respect of legislators, executive branch leaders, and the clients we serve.
When the Missouri General Assembly is in session, we're at the Capitol advocating on your behalf. When the session ends, our work continues. We provide year-round government relations, legislative monitoring, and strategic advocacy to keep your priorities moving forward every day of the year.
The team at GibbonsWorkman are great to work with, they have represented our company in Missouri for more than a decade. Having Mike and Tricia at the capitol in Jefferson City keeping us informed on legislative activities is invaluable. They know and can work with members on both sides of the aisle and can’t imagine not have them on our team. They also work with us throughout the entire year, not just when the legislature is meeting.
Dave · State Policy + Advocacy Lead · Bayer
Strategic Development
To identify legislative goals and objectives, whether they involve offense or defense, and develop a strategy to achieve results. This work includes assistance in drafting legislation, talking points and key messaging as well as identifying key sponsors and budget champions.
Legislative Monitoring
We monitor all legislative activities from key committee hearings to House and Senate floor debate including review of amendments and committee and floor substitutes. Real-time alerts from our team on these issues take place during the session as well as more formal weekly written reports.
Bill Monitoring
We review all legislation beginning with pre-filing of legislation, December 1st of each year and throughout the legislative session. Legislation impacting you will be forwarded in a timely fashion to the designated representatives for further review. We will work with you prior to session to understand all the areas of concern that can impact your organization or cause.
State Appropriations
We will assist you in securing and retaining state appropriations by working with the appropriate departmental staff, Office of Budget and Planning and the Governor’s Office to advocate for budget line items of importance. In addition to working with House Budget and Senate Appropriation Committees and key staff to provide appropriation advocacy of the same nature. While no firm can or should guarantee success, we have worked over our tenure as consultants to ensure that we have the appropriate relationships with the executive and legislative branch regarding appropriations.
Legislative & Executive Branch Outreach
We believe that legislative and executive branch outreach is fundamental to success. While we maintain a positive relationship with all 197 members of the legislature, we will assist you in identifying key legislators including leadership and committee chairs that are crucial to the success of your case and its priorities and interests. This will ensure that when discussions are taking place and decisions are being made on issues that affect you, you will have a seat at the table.
Legislative Advocacy
Our legislative advocacy includes assisting you in lobbying and educating legislators. We will work with you to prepare for committee hearings for key bills (both in support or opposition) including testimony and outreach to committee members. We can also testify on your behalf; however, over the years we have learned that the best advocate in a committee hearing is someone directly impacted or with direct experience on an issue. In addition, we will work with you to prepare you and your members for how to best advocate for your interests with legislators.
Grassroots Engagement
We will work with you to engage volunteers and members of your organization or cause in the political process in a way that best advances your mission. We have a great deal of experience in building coalitions to support legislative efforts which includes educating volunteers and members and key allies on best practices in advocacy.
The Team Behind
MICHAEL R. GIBBONS
Mike Gibbons knows how to solve complex problems, and he has the record to prove it.
Michael Gibbons, a former Republican member and President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate, is one of the most experienced and successful legislators that has served the people of Missouri. He brings unparalleled experience in state and local government to benefit our clients. He served on the City Council in Kirkwood, the Missouri House of Representatives, and then the Missouri Senate. In each of these positions, he rose to leadership because of his common sense, conservative approach to solving complex problems. His journey in the Missouri General Assembly took him from almost dead last in seniority to President Pro Tem, the highest-ranking legislator. He brings his skills and knowledge to help our clients succeed in the turbulent world at the intersection of government, law, and politics.
TRICIA A. WORKMAN
Tricia is praised by her clients for her attention to detail, sound strategic advice, and dedication to keeping them informed of all government matters involving them.
Tricia Workman has worked in Missouri government and politics for more than two decades giving her a wealth of knowledge regarding every facet of Missouri state government. While the majority of Tricia’s tenure has been as a legislative consultant, she also served as chief of staff to a Lieutenant Governor and Missouri State Senator. As a lawyer, Tricia has experience in administrative law and litigation. She is known by legislators for her knowledge of client issues, focus on education and advocacy and tenacity.
EMILY WRIGHT
Emily is GibbonsWorkman’s ever vigilent eyes and ears at the Capitol.
Emily Wright serves as Government Relations Associate at GibbonsWorkman. She keeps track of legislation as it moves through the process, alerting clients and helping us advance clients’ priorities and interests. Prior to joining GibbonsWorkman, Emily worked in both the Missouri Senate and Missouri House of Representatives serving as a Legislative Assistant to the President Pro Tem of the Senate and working for a State Representative. Her experience working in both the Missouri Senate and House gives her a strong foundation of knowledge and insight into each chamber.
MARY RADEMAN
Mary keeps our office up and running, keeping schedules for us, arranging meetings with the legislators or their staff, and she does it all with a smile.
Mary came to GibbonsWorkman when our doors opened after retiring with 43 years in service to the Missouri Legislature. Over the years, Mary was a Legislator Assistant (LA) to Representatives and Senators. She was the LA for many Committee Chairs, including the House Budget Chair. She knows the legislative process and knows who to contact when necessary. Mary brings a wealth of information as well as state connections to GibbonsWorkman. She is the voice you will hear first when calling GibbonsWorkman.
GibbonsWorkman is a Missouri lobbying firm and government relations law firm based in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving clients throughout the state. Our experienced Missouri lobbying attorneys represent businesses, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, agricultural organizations, local governments, and industry leaders before the Missouri General Assembly, state agencies, and executive branch officials. We provide comprehensive government relations, legislative advocacy, public policy consulting, regulatory affairs, legislative tracking, and strategic legal counsel to help clients navigate Missouri's legislative and regulatory process. By working directly with attorneys Michael Gibbons and Tricia Workman, clients receive personalized representation, trusted legal guidance, and year-round advocacy from a respected Jefferson City lobbying firm committed to ethical representation, strong relationships, and measurable results. Whether your organization needs a Missouri lobbyist, government affairs attorney, or experienced counsel to influence public policy and legislative outcomes, GibbonsWorkman delivers the knowledge, relationships, and legal experience to help you achieve your goals.