David McMahan
David McMahan grew up in politics. He moved with his family to Washington D.C. as a child, when his father took a position on the Appalachian Regional Commission before serving as a member of United States Senator Howard Baker’s staff. His father later served as a member of the Majority Leader’s staff. As a young man, David worked on Capitol Hill as a U.S. Senate page and as an intern in Senator Baker’s office. There, David developed an understanding and appreciation for how government works.
Beth Winstead
Beth Winstead joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in December 1996. After leaving her law practice in 1986, Beth held an array of positions in Governor Ned McWherter’s administration, including Field Director for his First Congressional District campaign, Special Assistant to the Governor for Boards and Commissions, and was a member of McWherter’s legislative team.
Anna M. Richardson
Anna M. Richardson joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in 2011. Richardson is a licensed attorney with a degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.
Anna was first introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly in 2003 when she served as an intern in the office of Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris. Her internship experience prompted an addiction to the legislative process which resulted in a perpetual desire to return to the push and pull of Capitol Hill.
Caroline Simmons
Caroline Simmons is a partner at McMahan Winstead & Richardson, where she has worked since joining the firm in 2012. Caroline’s first involvement in politics was in 2008, when she worked on Senator Doug Overbey’s successful state senate campaign. After witnessing the excitement and importance of the political process at the state level, Caroline developed a keen interest in making it her career. Since joining the firm, Caroline has played an integral role in passing legislation for a wide range of McMahan Winstead & Richardson clients, including medical providers, distillers, judges, and clay shooting enthusiasts.
Andrea Bennett-Punke
Andrea R. Bennett-Punke joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in January 2018. Andrea developed a passion for state government while participating in the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program during her senior year of college. As an intern, Andrea worked for the Chief Clerk of the Senate and was later hired as a full-time staff member, serving as Legislative Assistant to Senator John Stevens.
Kate Roberts
Kate Roberts joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in 2023. Balancing her love for critical writing, strategic communications and political risk management Kate found her niche in government relations work in 2022 and has never looked back. Kate’s first government role was an associate at Lunik AU, an international government relations firm with headquarters in the […]