Faegre Drinker Consulting Welcomes Back Principal Tom Freeman

Faegre Drinker announced today that Tom Freeman has rejoined the firm as a principal with Faegre Drinker Consulting in Minneapolis. Freeman returns to Faegre Drinker from Cargill, where he was the Government Relations Director.

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience and relationships in Minnesota politics, Freeman provides strategic advocacy and policy guidance for businesses, nonprofits, and trade associations navigating legislative and regulatory challenges. Freeman has represented clients across a wide range of policy areas, including the environment, agriculture, commerce, taxes, health care financing, chemical regulation, public safety, energy policy, bonding, and data practices.

“Tom brings valuable insight into Minnesota state government, especially when representing critical industries and businesses before the legislature and regulatory agencies,” said Scott Chinn, leader of Faegre Drinker’s government and regulatory group. “His experience and relationships at the state Capitol will further strengthen Faegre Drinker’s deep bench of government affairs professionals in Minneapolis.”

As the government relations director at Cargill, a multinational agriculture company, he supported the company’s food enterprise across the country with a focus on food and nutrition policy, packaging, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and data privacy. Freeman also has extensive experience in Minnesota politics, having previously served as committee administrator for the Minnesota House Republican Caucus and as field director for the Minnesota House Republican Campaign Committee, where he managed day-to-day operations for 25 targeted House races each election season.

“Beyond his leadership in Minnesota government affairs, Tom draws on extensive policy experience to provide clients practical guidance on critical legislative and regulatory issues,” said Minneapolis office leader Lica Tomizuka. “Clients depend on sound advice in today’s evolving regulatory landscape, and Tom’s background and advocacy skills will be sure to deliver the insights necessary to succeed.”

“We’re excited to have Tom return to the firm,” said David Johnson, who leads Minnesota’s state government affairs team. “Tom’s corporate and public policy experience is a great addition as our team advocates for clients before the Minnesota legislature and state regulatory agencies. In addition, he has gained valuable experience in assisting national clients navigate state legislatures across the country.”

Freeman obtained his B.A. in political science from Saint John’s University.

Faegre Drinker’s government and regulatory practice comprise attorneys and consultants, including lobbyists, policy authorities and scientists, that have a deep understanding of how government functions at all levels and across an array of subject matter and technical areas. Our professionals represent clients in legislative, regulatory and administrative matters with extraordinary passion and depth of experience.