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MICHAEL HENDERSON JOINS CLARKSTON NELSON
December 3, 2024 – Clarkston Nelson is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Henderson to the firm in a senior leadership role. Henderson brings extensive experience in government relations and legal practice, including civil litigation and government practice, to one of the most established and respected government consulting firms in the state of Missouri. He is a graduate of Denison University and the University of Missouri School of Law.
Henderson has spent the last five years serving as General Counsel and Government Affairs Director of the Missouri Insurance Coalition. He was previously legal counsel at the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation and also worked for many years in the private practice of law, where he counseled businesses and engaged in civil trial and appellate litigation in administrative, state, and federal courts.
Clarkston Nelson partner, Heath Clarkston, states “Mike has the political acumen and exact skills to navigate legislative policy discussions to which clients clearly benefit”. In addition, partner, Doug Nelson, notes “We are truly excited to see Mike join our team as we believe he best fits the needs of existing clientele with his strong business and work ethic”.
Henderson plans to continue his emphasis in the 2025 Missouri legislative session working on complex issues surrounding regulated industries. In addition, Michael has experience navigating the executive branch of government and will be monitoring and advocating before varying state regulatory agencies.
More information on Michael Henderson and Clarkston Nelson can be found at www.cnmissouri.com
Clarkston Nelson LLC was established in 2023. Co-founders Heath Clarkston and Doug Nelson were formerly partners at Lathrop GPM Consulting from 2017-2022. Doug Nelson spent 27 years working for the state of Missouri including 19 years at the Attorney General’s office, 2 years at the State Auditor’s office, and 8 years serving in the Governor Jay Nixon administration to which he was the Commissioner of the Office of Administration for 6 years. Heath Clarkston has been a registered lobbyist for over 26 years, which includes working for over 15 years directly with longtime and respected lobbyist Harry E. Gallagher at Gallagher Consultants.
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