Andrea Bennett-Punke joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in 2018 and brings firsthand legislative experience to the firm's advocacy work. She discovered her passion for state government through the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program, working for the Chief Clerk of the Senate before being hired as Legislative Assistant to Senator John Stevens.
A licensed attorney, Andrea graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2017 and holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Tennessee. She serves on the University of Tennessee Southern Middle Tennessee Alumni Board.
Andrea has developed a reputation as a strategic and effective advocate who brings strong relationships, careful legal analysis, and a practical understanding of the legislative process to her work. She is skilled at navigating complex policy issues, building consensus, and advancing clients' priorities in a thoughtful and results-driven manner. Her ability to understand both the details of an issue and the broader political landscape makes her a trusted partner to clients and a valuable resource throughout the legislative process.
