Tom Freeman

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Overview

Tom Freeman is a government relations director. With more than a decade of experience in Minnesota politics, Tom is skilled on a range of issues at the Capitol, including taxes, commerce, health care financing, chemical regulation, public safety, bonding and data practices issues. He represents businesses, nonprofit organizations, and trade and professional associations before the Minnesota Legislature, state agencies, and local units of government.

Political and Government Experience

Prior to joining Faegre Drinker Tom served as deputy political director for Minnesota's House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) in 2012, Tom managed day-to-day operations for 30 targeted House races and 21 staff members. His role also included candidate recruitment, direct mail, radio, targeted voter contact strategy, precinct analysis, debate preparation and fundraising.

Previously, Tom was committee administrator for the Minnesota Redistricting Committee in 2011-12. As the lead staff member, he was responsible for creating and redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries. During that time, he also was the committee administrator for the Capital Investment Committee, which passed the first state investment in restoring the Minnesota State Capitol among other important infrastructure projects of statewide significance.

While earning a bachelor's degree in political science from St. John's University, Tom was a four-year player on the school's varsity hockey team.

Tom is a consulting professional within Faegre Drinker Consulting, and does not act as a lawyer for clients. Learn more about the Faegre Drinker Consulting practice.

Services & Industries

Government & Regulatory Affairs Government Contracts Lobbying & Public Policy Public Sector Finance

Credentials

Education

Saint John's University
B.A. in Political Science (2008)

Experience

See more of Tom's Experience

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates April 2021

Minnesota Legislative Update: Minnesota and the American Rescue Plan

1 min read

Updates March 2021

Minnesota Legislative Update: COVID-19 Restriction Changes and Economic Forecast

1 min read

Updates February 2021

Minnesota Legislative Update: COVID-19 Restriction Changes and Economic Forecast

1 min read

Updates February 2021

Breaking Down the 2021 Minnesota Legislative Calendar

1 min read

Updates January 2021

Minnesota Legislative Update: Governor Walz Unveils Proposed Budget

1 min read

Updates December 2020

Minnesota Legislative Update: November Update and Economic Forecast

3 min read

Updates September 2020

Minnesota General Election Preview

1 min read

Updates August 2020

Minnesota Primary Election Preview

1 min read

Updates July 2020

Minnesota Legislative Update: The Summer of Special Sessions

7 min read

Updates May 2020

Minnesota Legislative Update: 2020 End-of-Session Report

14 min read

Updates May 2020

Minnesota Legislative Update: Budget Deficit Projected

6 min read

See more of Tom's Insights

Other Perspectives

Three Tax Plans, Three Different Impacts to Minnesota Businesses
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, May 2018

Leadership & Community

Civic Activities

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce — Board Member
Girls on the Run Twin Cities — Board Member
St. John's University — J-Club (Board Member), Class Committee and Young Fellows

Honors

St. John's University — Dean's Council Committee, 2004-05; Varsity Hockey, 2004-08 (Most Improved Player, 2007-08, and Assistant Captain, 2007-08)