MaryBeth Wilkerson

MaryBeth Wilkerson is a Government Relations Advisor in the Baton Rouge office, working with businesses on navigating regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments, and connecting clients’ interests and policy goals to further investment and business growth. 

MaryBeth is a board member of the Association of Louisiana Lobbyists (ALL) - Louisiana's only statewide group for the lobbying community.

Before joining Adams & Reese, MaryBeth was the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer’s Association. She gained experience drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation on federal, state, and regulatory levels; recruiting, training, and mobilizing advocates; supporting alliances with similar organizations; and cultivating relationships with key legislative members. MaryBeth was recognized by the Louisiana State Legislature for her advocacy work with the Alzheimer’s Association.

MaryBeth represented the Alzheimer’s Association in a variety of forms including testimony at committee meetings, public hearings, and media appearances. This experience leads to MaryBeth working closely with clients on researching, planning, and executing government relations strategies at the local and state levels in Louisiana, developing relationships at multiple levels of government, including municipal agencies, city councils, state agencies, stakeholders, and improving clients’ community relations messaging for key government relations initiatives.