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MATTHEW SCHAEFER

(Nebraska)

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Mueller Robak LLC is the premier lobbying and government relations firm in Nebraska. The firm has built its reputation as a government relations firm on a commitment of integrity and quality service. The professionals of Mueller Robak have an active and respected presence before the Nebraska State Legislature and all agencies of state and local government. The firm has been called upon to support or oppose some of the most complex and controversial issues in Nebraska over the past 35 years. Mueller Robak stands ready to provide complete lobbying and government relations representation in Nebraska.

11-15 years

Theodore C. Sorensen Fellow
Lincoln Young Professionals Group Four Under Forty Award
University of Nebraska Student Body President

Fellow Mueller Robak LLC partner, Kim M. Robak, is a former Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.

  • In 2009-2010 a bill directly affecting our members was introduced in the Nebraska legislature, and Mueller Robak provided lobbying and strategic assistance in opposing this legislation. Bill and Katie were always available for consultation, were consistently present at meetings of our executive board, testified on our behalf at legislative hearings and attended technical review committee hearings. We are very grateful for the close attention and sound strategic advice that Mueller Robak has provided our organization. - Thomas A. Graul, M.D., President, Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Duncan Aviation has been working with Mueller Robak since 2002 to help us with our State and Local legislative issues. Bill and Kim have an outstanding understanding of Duncan's business and the impact government has on our company, customers and employees. We rely on Bill and Kim to keep us abreast of pending legislation, meeting with government officials on our behalf, and advising us in these complex issues. Duncan views Mueller Robak as an important partner in our success. - Jeff Lake, Vice President, Finance, Duncan Aviation
  • This firm is professional by every measure and standard. They understand loyalty, long hours, commitment and dedication. The members of this firm and their staff, have a total grasp of Nebraska law, the legislative process, and great understanding of government, and an appreciation for private industry. They display compassion for the clients, industry in their work product and their word is good - always. - Allen Beermann, Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
  • PhRMA has retained the services of Mueller Robak LLC since 1995. The length of our association speaks volumes. We have worked with them, specifically Bill Mueller, for the past 15 years because they are the best. It is that simple. - Linda Carroll-Shern, J.D., North Central Senior Regional Director, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • They always want to do the research, and they always want to do the right thing. - Jim Sutfin, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools
  • With over ten years of experience as a lobbyist, Matthew T. Schaefer has extensive experience building stakeholder coalitions and guiding complex legislation through Nebraska's unique one-house legislature. Matt has worked with a broad range of clients ranging from some of Nebraska's most respected homegrown businesses to national technology companies bringing new innovations to the state. Matt also assists hospitals, professional associations, and political subdivision on challenging public policy matters.

    Before joining Mueller Robak LLC in 2010, Matt was a Theodore C. Sorensen Fellow at the University of Nebraska College of Law and executive editor of the Nebraska Law Review. Matt is one of three firm members who were elected President of the student body of the University of Nebraska while an undergraduate.

    John leads the firm's government marketing efforts, where he brings more than 30 years of rich career experience in government leadership, policy, public affairs, procurement, media and business. He also contributes considerable expertise to state and federal policy and advocacy efforts across a wide range of policy areas, with a particular passion for education and workforce development. John has been a thought leader in the technology community in Arizona since serving as Arizona's first Chief Information Officer and as the government relations and community solutions manager for Intel Corporation. Prior experience includes serving as the federal/intergovernmental coordinator and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, and as senior appropriations staff and legislative director for an Arizona Congressman.

    Education: B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Harvard Kennedy School

    20+ years

    RICHARD TRAVIS

    (Arizona)

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    Richard has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona state government and public affairs. Richard's skillset includes strategic planning, coalition management and coordination and development of media and grassroots efforts for legislation and initiatives. Richard's public-sector experience includes service as a staff director at the Arizona House of Representatives, Director of Government Affairs for the Arizona Supreme Court, Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Affairs for the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

    Education: B.A., Trinity University; J.D., University of Arizona College of Law

    20+ years

    JOHN ERSKINE

    (Texas)

    Mr. Erskine's practice with K&L Gates consists primarily of legislative representation and administrative law. He has successfully represented companies in the technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and service sectors in matters before the legislature and administrative agencies. He has advised companies on procurement matters as well as strategic planning. Mr. Erskine has a long history of involvement in the development of tax legislation, having been involved in all major tax debates dating back to 1977.

    Mr. Erskine was listed in the 2012-2017 editions of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of government relations.

    He was also the architect of the Oil Field Clean-up Fund, which created an industry-supported fund that is dedicated to the plugging of the State's 48,000 abandoned oil and gas wells and the sites upon which they are located. It has become the model legislation for the states and has been adopted in many jurisdictions since its passage in Texas.

    Mr. Erskine joined the firm in 1994 after seventeen years of service with Amoco Corporation as senior government affairs representative, where he was ultimately responsible for all legislative and political activities for the parent corporation and subsidiaries, including those involving exploration and production, refining and marketing, chemicals, pipeline, research and development, marine transport and waste disposal in Texas and New Mexico. From 1976-1978, he was an attorney in the state government affairs section of Dupont's legal department. Mr. Erskine was also associated with Alan M. Voorhees and Associates, where he was responsible for legal and political issues involved in transportation and environmental planning studies.

    Mr. Erskine's practice with K&L Gates consists primarily of legislative representation and administrative law. He was instrumental in the formulation and passage of Proposition 2, which exempted pollution control equipment from property taxation. In addition to working with building the coalition that insured its passage by the legislature, he was deeply involved in the statewide campaign for voter approval.

    He was also the architect of the Oil Field Clean-up Fund, which created an industry-supported fund that is dedicated to the plugging of the State's 48,000 abandoned oil and gas wells and the sites upon which they are located. It has become the model legislation for the states and has been adopted in many jurisdictions since its passage in Texas.

    TIMOTHY HRUZA

    (Nebraska)

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    Links:Website

    Mueller Robak LLC is the premier lobbying and government relations firm in Nebraska. The firm has built its reputation as a government relations firm on a commitment of integrity and quality service. The professionals of Mueller Robak have an active and respected presence before the Nebraska State Legislature and all agencies of state and local government. The firm has been called upon to support or oppose some of the most complex and controversial issues in Nebraska over the past 35 years. Mueller Robak stands ready to provide complete lobbying and government relations representation in Nebraska.

    0-5 years

    Student Body President and Student Regent - University of Nebraska at Kearney

    Nebraska Moot Court Board - Member

    Winning Team and Best Oral Advocate - Henry R. Grether Moot Court Competition, University of Nebraska College of Law

    CALI Awards for Excellence - Trial Advocacy, Pre-Trial Litigation, Land Use Planning

    2009 Nester University Student Leadership Award - University of Nebraska Kearney

    2014 Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Top 35 Under 35

    Fellow Mueller Robak LLC partner, Kim M. Robak, is a former Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.

  • In 2009-2010 a bill directly affecting our members was introduced in the Nebraska legislature, and Mueller Robak provided lobbying and strategic assistance in opposing this legislation. Bill and Katie were always available for consultation, were consistently present at meetings of our executive board, testified on our behalf at legislative hearings and attended technical review committee hearings. We are very grateful for the close attention and sound strategic advice that Mueller Robak has provided our organization. - Thomas A. Graul, M.D., President, Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Duncan Aviation has been working with Mueller Robak since 2002 to help us with our State and Local legislative issues. Bill and Kim have an outstanding understanding of Duncan's business and the impact government has on our company, customers and employees. We rely on Bill and Kim to keep us abreast of pending legislation, meeting with government officials on our behalf, and advising us in these complex issues. Duncan views Mueller Robak as an important partner in our success. - Jeff Lake, Vice President, Finance, Duncan Aviation
  • This firm is professional by every measure and standard. They understand loyalty, long hours, commitment and dedication. The members of this firm and their staff, have a total grasp of Nebraska law, the legislative process, and great understanding of government, and an appreciation for private industry. They display compassion for the clients, industry in their work product and their word is good - always. - Allen Beermann, Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
  • PhRMA has retained the services of Mueller Robak LLC since 1995. The length of our association speaks volumes. We have worked with them, specifically Bill Mueller, for the past 15 years because they are the best. It is that simple. - Linda Carroll-Shern, J.D., North Central Senior Regional Director, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • They always want to do the research, and they always want to do the right thing. - Jim Sutfin, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools
  • Tim Hruza joined the team at Mueller Robak after having earned experience practicing law in a variety of contexts.

    After graduating from law school, Tim spent three years in private practice at a mid-sized firm in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he worked with clients on a number of different legal issues, from litigating contract and property boundary disputes, to developing estate plans and managing business transactions. Following his time in private practice, Tim worked as legal counsel to a Lincoln business association, providing advice and counsel to local business owners and advocating for their interests before elected officials on both local and state levels. Most recently, Tim served as legal counsel to the Nebraska Legislature's Judiciary Committee, where he advised Senators on the legal aspects of bills presented to them for consideration.

    Tim also brings to the firm experience working with local media outlets. He is a regular contributor on Lincoln's news and talk radio station 1400 KLIN where he provides commentary and insight on national, state, and local political and sports news. Tim has worked as on-air talent and as a behind-the- scenes producer for both morning and afternoon talk radio programs and through this experience has built strong relationships with elected officials and media partners in Nebraska on all levels.

    Tim received his juris doctor degree with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2012, where he was a member of the Moot Court Board and received awards for his oral advocacy skills. Before attending law school, Tim was an honors graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree cum laude. During his time at UNK, Tim was elected to serve a term as the University's Student Body President and Student Regent.

    Building on her local government background, Julie provides leadership to the firm's economic development practice where Triadvocates has supported clients in their investment of more than $32 Billion dollars in Arizona projects. Recognized as an adept dealmaker by the Arizona Capitol Times, Julie's experience ranges from housing, transportation, health care, energy and manufacturing. to tribal investment. Immediately prior to joining Triadvocates, Julie served as the principal staff and policy advisor to the mayor of one of Arizona's largest cities. In that capacity, she was responsible for strategic planning, policy development and outreach in subject areas such as transportation and infrastructure, land-use planning and finance. At Triadvocates, Julie guides client interaction with local, state and federal officials.

    15-20 years

    Julie received the WESTMARC President's Award for exemplary work in economic development and was inducted as an Honorary Bobcat at The University of Arizona. She has received Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Ruben Gallego for her work on his Women's Advisory Commission and was selected by the Maricopa Community College Foundation Board of Directors to serve as Vice Chair.

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    Mueller Robak LLC is the premier lobbying and government relations firm in Nebraska. The firm has built its reputation as a government relations firm on a commitment of integrity and quality service. The professionals of Mueller Robak have an active and respected presence before the Nebraska State Legislature and all agencies of state and local government. The firm has been called upon to support or oppose some of the most complex and controversial issues in Nebraska over the past 35 years. Mueller Robak stands ready to provide complete lobbying and government relations representation in Nebraska.

    20+ years

    Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Law, 2009 to present Great Plains Super Lawyer, Government Relations Law, 2009 to present America's Top 100 Attorneys
    U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms in Nebraska

    Kim M. Robak served as Lieutenant Governor with Governor Nelson from October 1993 to January 1999.

  • In 2009-2010 a bill directly affecting our members was introduced in the Nebraska legislature, and Mueller Robak provided lobbying and strategic assistance in opposing this legislation. Bill and Katie were always available for consultation, were consistently present at meetings of our executive board, testified on our behalf at legislative hearings and attended technical review committee hearings. We are very grateful for the close attention and sound strategic advice that Mueller Robak has provided our organization. - Thomas A. Graul, M.D., President, Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Duncan Aviation has been working with Mueller Robak since 2002 to help us with our State and Local legislative issues. Bill and Kim have an outstanding understanding of Duncan's business and the impact government has on our company, customers and employees. We rely on Bill and Kim to keep us abreast of pending legislation, meeting with government officials on our behalf, and advising us in these complex issues. Duncan views Mueller Robak as an important partner in our success. - Jeff Lake, Vice President, Finance, Duncan Aviation
  • This firm is professional by every measure and standard. They understand loyalty, long hours, commitment and dedication. The members of this firm and their staff, have a total grasp of Nebraska law, the legislative process, and great understanding of government, and an appreciation for private industry. They display compassion for the clients, industry in their work product and their word is good - always. - Allen Beermann, Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
  • PhRMA has retained the services of Mueller Robak LLC since 1995. The length of our association speaks volumes. We have worked with them, specifically Bill Mueller, for the past 15 years because they are the best. It is that simple. - Linda Carroll-Shern, J.D., North Central Senior Regional Director, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • They always want to do the research, and they always want to do the right thing. - Jim Sutfin, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools
  • Kim M. Robak, senior partner, has a background and experience in private practice, state government, and university administration that makes her uniquely qualified to handle projects for a multitude of clients. Robak was a partner in private practice before leaving to serve as Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff to then-Governor and former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson. She served as Lieutenant Governor with Nelson from October 1993 to January 1999.

    Following her government service, Robak joined the University of Nebraska as Vice President for External Affairs and Corporation Secretary where she was responsible for public and government relations, marketing, and information technology for the University of Nebraska system. Robak joined Mueller Robak LLC as a partner in December of 2004.

    Ms. Robak is a Columbus, Nebraska native. She and her husband, fellow Mueller Robak partner William J. Mueller, have two daughters, Katherine and Claire.

    WILLIAM MUELLER

    (Nebraska)

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    Links:Website

    Mueller Robak LLC is the premier lobbying and government relations firm in Nebraska. The firm has built its reputation as a government relations firm on a commitment of integrity and quality service. The professionals of Mueller Robak have an active and respected presence before the Nebraska State Legislature and all agencies of state and local government. The firm has been called upon to support or oppose some of the most complex and controversial issues in Nebraska over the past 35 plus years. Mueller Robak stands ready to provide complete lobbying and government relations representation in Nebraska.

    20+ years

    Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Law, 2009 to present Great Plains Super Lawyer, Government Relations Law, 2009 to present America's Top 100 Attorneys
    U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms in Nebraska

    Fellow Mueller Robak LLC partner, Kim M. Robak, is a former Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.

  • In 2009-2010 a bill directly affecting our members was introduced in the Nebraska legislature, and Mueller Robak provided lobbying and strategic assistance in opposing this legislation. Bill and Katie were always available for consultation, were consistently present at meetings of our executive board, testified on our behalf at legislative hearings and attended technical review committee hearings. We are very grateful for the close attention and sound strategic advice that Mueller Robak has provided our organization. - Thomas A. Graul, M.D., President, Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Duncan Aviation has been working with Mueller Robak since 2002 to help us with our State and Local legislative issues. Bill and Kim have an outstanding understanding of Duncan's business and the impact government has on our company, customers and employees. We rely on Bill and Kim to keep us abreast of pending legislation, meeting with government officials on our behalf, and advising us in these complex issues. Duncan views Mueller Robak as an important partner in our success. - Jeff Lake, Vice President, Finance, Duncan Aviation
  • This firm is professional by every measure and standard. They understand loyalty, long hours, commitment and dedication. The members of this firm and their staff, have a total grasp of Nebraska law, the legislative process, and great understanding of government, and an appreciation for private industry. They display compassion for the clients, industry in their work product and their word is good - always. - Allen Beermann, Former Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
  • PhRMA has retained the services of Mueller Robak LLC since 1995. The length of our association speaks volumes. We have worked with them, specifically Bill Mueller, for the past 15 years because they are the best. It is that simple. - Linda Carroll-Shern, J.D., North Central Senior Regional Director, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • They always want to do the research, and they always want to do the right thing. - Jim Sutfin, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools
  • William J. Mueller is senior partner and co-founder of Mueller Robak LLC. Mr. Mueller has succeeded in combining a strong legal and political background to be-come one of the state's leading lobbyists. He advises clients on a broad range of legislative and government relations matters. Mr. Mueller is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law and began lobbying in 1984. He will be President of the Nebraska State Bar Association in 2021. He is one of three firm members who were elected President of the student body of the University of Nebraska while in college. Mueller has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America and a Great Plains Super Lawyer in Government Relations Law since 2009. He has been selected for Lifetime Membership in America's Top 100 Attorneys. In 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2021, Mueller was selected as the Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Government Relations practice. His is a Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and is a Patron Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Mr. Mueller is a past President of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association. Mueller is the President of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. He and his spouse, fellow Mueller Robak partner, Kim M. Robak, chaired the campaign of the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County in 2015. Mueller, an Ogallala, Nebraska native, and Kim M. Robak, a Columbus, Nebraska native, have two daughters, Katherine and Claire. Katherine is an honors graduate of Vanderbilt University and resides in New York City where she works for a financial services firm in their global payments area. Claire M. Mueller, MD is a graduate of Pomona College in Claremont, California, and graduated with High Honors from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Mueller is in her second year of medical residency in ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

    Mueller Robak LLC is the premier lobbying and government relations firm in Nebraska. The firm has built its reputation as a government relations firm on a commitment of integrity and quality service. The professionals of Mueller Robak have an active and respected presence before the Nebraska State Legislature and all agencies of state and local government. The firm has been called upon to support or oppose some of the most complex and controversial issues in Nebraska over the past 35 years. Mueller Robak stands ready to provide complete lobbying and government relations representation in Nebraska.

    11-15 years

    Innocent's Society, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Chancellor's Senior Honorary

    CALI Awards for Excellence - Individual Income Tax; Farm and Ranch Tax

    Fellow Mueller Robak LLC partner, Kim M. Robak, is a former Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.

  • In 2009-2010 a bill directly affecting our members was introduced in the Nebraska legislature, and Mueller Robak provided lobbying and strategic assistance in opposing this legislation. Bill and Katie were always available for consultation, were consistently present at meetings of our executive board, testified on our behalf at legislative hearings and attended technical review committee hearings. We are very grateful for the close attention and sound strategic advice that Mueller Robak has provided our organization. - Thomas A. Graul, M.D., President, Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Duncan Aviation has been working with Mueller Robak since 2002 to help us with our State and Local legislative issues. Bill and Kim have an outstanding understanding of Duncan's business and the impact government has on our company, customers and employees. We rely on Bill and Kim to keep us abreast of pending legislation, meeting with government officials on our behalf, and advising us in these complex issues. Duncan views Mueller Robak as an important partner in our success. - Jeff Lake, Vice President, Finance, Duncan Aviation
  • This firm is professional by every measure and standard. They understand loyalty, long hours, commitment and dedication. The members of this firm and their staff, have a total grasp of Nebraska law, the legislative process, and great understanding of government, and an appreciation for private industry. They display compassion for the clients, industry in their work product and their word is good - always. - Allen Beermann, Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
  • PhRMA has retained the services of Mueller Robak LLC since 1995. The length of our association speaks volumes. We have worked with them, specifically Bill Mueller, for the past 15 years because they are the best. It is that simple. - Linda Carroll-Shern, J.D., North Central Senior Regional Director, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • They always want to do the research, and they always want to do the right thing. - Jim Sutfin, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools
  • Kristen J. Hassebrook initially joined Mueller Robak in November of 2022. She brings a distinctive skillset of membership and trade association lobbying to the firm. Building and coordinating coalitions to effect strategic policy initiatives and a reputation for providing results driven advocacy are at the core of Kristen's work experience. Most recently Kristen served as Associate Vice President for Government Relations for the University of Nebraska where she led a team that advocated on behalf of the interests of the University at the capitol in Lincoln, in Washington, D.C., and across the state. This experience gave Kristen expertise in understanding the state and federal financial needs of higher education. In addition, this role required Kristen to work to support the success of Nebraska students, faculty, researchers, and constituents on a variety of policy issues impacting higher education at the state and national level. As the Executive Vice President for Legislation and Policy for the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, she lobbied for four years at both the state and federal level and engaged in issues management with regulatory agencies on behalf of Nebraska businesses. During this time Kristen developed an expertise in taxation, business incentives, labor and employment law, as well as issues facing manufacturing. She also spent five and a half years as Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for the Nebraska Cattlemen where she lobbied and provided regulatory assistance on behalf of beef producers. This experience helped Kristen develop a deep understanding of the regulatory and legal world surrounding agriculture, natural resources, and the environment.

    Ms. Leo is a Government Affairs Advisor in the Public Policy and Law division whose practice focuses on legislative and regulatory affairs in Texas. Ms. Leo provides advice and strategic guidance on matters before the state legislature and state government agencies. Her areas of specialty include municipal and county government, higher education, pharmaceutical, financial services, telecommunications, energy and automobile regulatory matters

    Higher Education
    Successfully assisted entities before regulatory agencies to achieve compliance.

    Public Health
    Worked with regulatory agency and broader coalitions to secure a positive recommendation from a Texas State agency which subsequently led to final passage of key legislation.

    Local Government
    Worked with the 3rd largest county in the country to secure vital legislation.

    Regulatory Projects
    Successfully assisted a national association and private companies in matters dealing with state franchise issues.

    Telecommunications
    Successfully assisted a publically traded company to secure passage of legislation affecting the Texas Universal Service Fund.

    Energy
    Successfully assisted client in passage of electric utility matters.

    Ms. Leo has over 25 years of combined experience in federal, state and local government. Prior to joining the firm in 1996, Ms. Leo served as the Intergovernmental Relations Manager for the City of San Antonio. In that capacity, she had chief responsibility for managing federal, state and local matters on behalf of the City of San Antonio. Ms. Leo managed legislative and political activities at these various levels of government including Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); state legislative matters impacting the City of San Antonio as well as interlocal agreements between the city and county.

    She served as Chief of Staff for the first Hispanic woman elected to the Legislature, State Representative Irma Rangel, in which she managed all legislative policy, including appropriations, redistricting, healthcare, education and transportation. In this capacity, Ms. Leo also served as the Director of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus and managed policy issues in behalf of the members of the Caucus. Prior to joining the House side of the Capitol, Ms. Leo worked in the policy division of Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby, Jr. Ms. Leo's legislative career began as a Senate Messenger.

    Ms. Leo serves on the Firm's Global Diversity Committee which promotes a diverse workforce and an inclusive firm culture. She is a Board member of the Senate Hispanic Research Council (SHRC), a non-profit research group that supports internships for college students in the offices of members of the Texas Senate. Ms Leo is a 9th generation Texan, and a member of the William B. Travis Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

    One of the firm's founders, Barbara's focus is in state-level policy and advocacy where she represents the firm's clients before the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor's Office and executive branch agencies. She was named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and is consistently recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Arizona by the Arizona Capitol Times. She has established herself as a highly effective advocate for a variety of private-sector enterprises with a special concentration in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Her prior experience includes two judicial clerkships and private law firm practice in Washington, D.C. and Arizona. Immediately prior to founding Triadvocates, Barbara was an integral member of the government relations practice group of Quarles & Brady LLP.

    Education: B.A., The University of Arizona; J.D., American University, The Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.

    20+ years

    Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities, and has been recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40.

    6-10 years

    Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40 (2017)

    Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as a "Breakdown Breakout" winner, given to the sharpest political and industry minds in Arizona under 40 (2019)

    With nearly a decade of government relations experience at the state and local level, Lauren's specialty practice areas include policy issues in the healthcare, real estate and tech sectors. Prior to entering into the policy realm, Lauren worked in marketing and public relations, executing local and national media campaigns for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Her background also includes having developed and implemented grassroots campaigns surrounding legislation for one of Arizona's largest nonprofit organizations. A graduate of the University of Arizona with an academic focus in journalism and political communication, Lauren has extensive experience working with local and national news outlets. Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40, Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities.

    Education: B.S., University of Arizona

    ROBERT BARANSAKA

    (Arizona)
    • 602-761-2760

    Clients:

    KENNETH E.SWAB

    (Federal)
    Clients:
    • (850) 222-9075

    • 124 W Jefferson StreetOPB-DIRTallahasseeFL32301

    Clients:
    • (850) 766-7580

    • 111 Frances DrHavanaFL32333-8635

    Clients:

    MEGAN HANNIGAN

    (Federal)
    • 1250 I Street NWSuite 1202WashingtonDC20005

    Clients:
    Clients:

    1) Accenture LLP

    2) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC

    3) Advocating for Seniors

    4) Ajax Building Company, LLC

    5) American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility

    6) AshBritt, Inc.

    7) Associated Industries of Florida, Inc.

    8) Assurant Group

    9) AT&T Services, Inc.

    10) Atkins North America, Inc.

    11) bestbet Jacksonville

    12) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC

    13) Boatsetter

    14) Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

    15) Brandt Information Services

    16) Broward College Foundation

    17) Broward County

    18) Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

    19) C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc.

    20) Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.

    21) CDR Maguire

    22) Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

    23) Cicero Action

    24) Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC

    25) Citigroup Washington Inc.

    26) City of Boca Raton

    27) City of Coral Gables

    28) City of Fort Lauderdale

    29) Clara Homes

    30) Cody Khan

    31) Community Care Plan

    32) Community US Fund Management Inc.

    33) Coventry

    34) CVS Health and All Affiliates

    35) Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    36) Development Corporation for Israel

    37) DialCare, LLC.

    38) Ducky Recovery, LLC.

    39) Ecoresiliency Miami LLC

    40) Ecosouth Florida, LLC

    41) Elevated, LLC

    42) Elite DNA Therapy

    43) Emovis USA, Inc.

    44) Environmental Resilient Communities LLC

    45) EPAM Government Solutions, LLC.

    46) Field of Dreams

    47) Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals

    48) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

    49) Florida Community Financial Services Association

    50) Florida Credit Union Association

    51) Florida Institute of Technology

    52) Florida International University Foundation, Inc.

    53) Florida Power & Light Company

    54) Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association

    55) Florida Realtors

    56) Florida Surplus Lines Association

    57) Florida Transportation Builders Association

    58) Florida Vacation Rental Management Association

    59) Fox Corporation

    60) G7 Security Services

    61) Gartner, Inc.

    62) George Hackney Inc. d/b/a Trulieve

    63) Graduation Alliance, Inc.

    64) Grind Hard Ammo LLC

    65) Haleon Consumer Healthcare

    66) Hillpointe, LLC

    67) Horsepower Electric

    68) INSIGHTEC

    69) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

    70) K9s for Warriors

    71) Land Sea Homes

    72) Lennar Homes, LLC

    73) Litecon LLC

    74) Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc.

    75) Loggerhead Marinelife Center

    76) Lost Tree Village Property Owners Association, Inc.

    77) Melbourne Greyhound Park

    78) Memorial Healthcare System

    79) Miami-Dade County

    80) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners

    81) Neal Land Development Group

    82) New College Foundation, Inc.

    83) OBS Real Estate Holdings, LLC

    84) Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Inc.

    85) Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

    86) Orange Barrel Media

    87) Orlando Health

    88) Palm Beach Atlantic University

    89) Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

    90) Palm Beach Zoo

    91) Paypal

    92) PCI Gaming

    93) Peregrine Technologies, Inc.

    94) Polk County Board of County Commissioners

    95) Primerica, Inc.

    96) PrizePicks

    97) Project LIFT

    98) Promise Network Inc.

    99) Quintessence Marine, Inc.

    100) RAI Services Company

    101) RELX Inc.

    102) Renaissance Learning, Inc.

    103) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

    104) Ryan, LLC

    105) Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.

    106) SaferWatch, LLC

    107) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

    108) SAI Interactive

    109) Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

    110) School Board of Brevard County

    111) Sellers Dorsey

    112) Sobe Sky Development, LLC

    113) South Automotive Group

    114) St. Petersburg College Foundation

    115) St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.

    116) Starkey Hearing Technologies

    117) Sunshine State Tag Agency LLC

    118) Take Stock in Children

    119) Tamiami 137, LLC

    120) Tampa Bay Rays

    121) The City of Miami

    122) The City of Venice

    123) The Coalition of Attainable Housing Providers of Florida, Inc.

    124) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.

    125) The Everglades Trust

    126) The GEO Group, Inc.

    127) The North Highland Company

    128) Town Of Highland Beach

    129) TRC Companies, Inc.

    130) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

    131) University of Florida Student Government Association

    132) University of Miami

    133) Veyer, LLC

    134) Visa U.S.A. Inc.

    135) WolfCap Team, LLC

    136) Woolpert, Inc.

    LAUREN KIMZEY

    (Arizona)
    • 602-761-2760

    Clients:

    CHRISTOPHER LAMOND

    (Federal)
    Clients:

    1) AARP

    2) Advanced Technology International (On behalf of National Armaments Consortium)

    3) Advocate Aurora

    4) Alkermes, Inc.

    5) Alliance for Cell Therapy Now

    6) Alliance for Drone Innovation (informal)

    7) Allstate Insurance Company

    8) Altria Client Services, Inc.

    9) American Financial Services Association (AFSA)

    10) American Seniors Housing Association

    11) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

    12) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

    13) Anduril

    14) Biogen

    15) BlackLine, Inc.

    16) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    17) Broward County, FL

    18) Carbon Solutions Group

    19) Cargo Airline Association

    20) CCC Information Services

    21) Central Florida Expressway Authority

    22) CGI Federal, Inc.

    23) Charlotte County, FL

    24) City of Gresham

    25) City of Manteca, CA

    26) City of Pismo Beach, CA

    27) City of Roseville

    28) City of Santa Maria, CA

    29) City of Visalia, CA

    30) City of Wichita, KS

    31) College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)

    32) Comcast Corporation

    33) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates

    34) Continuing Medical Education Coalition

    35) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

    36) Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC

    37) Del Norte County, CA

    38) Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

    39) eBay, Inc.

    40) Encore Capital Group

    41) Environmental Working Group

    42) Equifax Inc.

    43) Exelixis

    44) FedEx Corporation

    45) Financial Services Institute

    46) Florida Inland Navigation District

    47) Fluor Corporation

    48) ForeScout Technologies, Inc.

    49) General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems, LLC

    50) General Atomics, Electromagnetic Systems, Inc.

    51) Geost, Inc.

    52) Glaukos Corporation

    53) GlaxoSmithKline LLC

    54) Harmony Biosciences

    55) Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. (formerly known as Horizon Pharma USA, Inc)

    56) Huntington's Disease Society of America

    57) Imprivata, Inc.

    58) InComm Holdings, Inc.

    59) Institute for Gene Therapies

    60) InterDigital, Inc.

    61) International Packaged Ice Association

    62) Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    63) JM Family Enterprises, Inc

    64) JTR Strategies on behalf of Jetblue Airways Corporation

    65) Kentucky Community and Technical College System

    66) KIA Motors Corporation

    67) Los Angeles County, Office of Education

    68) Marion County, FL

    69) Martin County, FL

    70) McAllister & Quinn on behalf of Villanova University

    71) Medical Device Manufacturers Association

    72) Medline Industries, Inc.

    73) Melbourne Airport Authority

    74) MetaBank

    75) Monroe County, FL

    76) Mortgage Bankers Association

    77) National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB)

    78) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

    79) National Council for Behavioral Health

    80) National Football League

    81) National Home Infusion Association

    82) National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.

    83) North Texas Commission

    84) Novartis Corporation

    85) NW Natural

    86) OneMain Financial Group, LLC

    87) Ounce of Prevention Fund

    88) Palm Beach County, FL

    89) Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, TX

    90) Partnership for Part D Access (informal coalition)

    91) PayPal

    92) PIPE-Partnership for Infrastructure Project Excellence (informal coalition)

    93) Professional Compounding Centers of America

    94) Prudential Financial, Inc.

    95) Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA)

    96) Raytheon Technologies Corporation (formerly United Technologies Corporation)

    97) Republic Airlines, Inc.

    98) Robinhood

    99) San Bernardino City Unified School District

    100) Sanofi US Services Inc.

    101) Sedgwick County, KS

    102) Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)

    103) Solve ME/CFS Initiative

    104) St. Lucie County, FL

    105) T-Mobile USA, Inc.

    106) Telehealth Access for Behavioral Health

    107) TerSera Therapeutics

    108) Texas Association of Business

    109) The Biosimilars Forum

    110) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

    111) Tripadvisor LLC

    112) Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas

    113) University of Tennessee

    114) Village of Islamorada, FL

    115) Village of Key Biscayne, FL

    116) Vocera Communications

    117) West Coast Inland Navigation District

    118) Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.

    • (916) 661-5365

    • 915 L STREET, SUITE 1130SACRAMENTOCA95814

    Clients:
    Clients:

    BARRY MURPHY

    (Federal)
    Clients:
    Clients:

    CYNTHIA OHLENFORST

    (Texas)
    • (214)9395512

    • 1717 Main Street, Suite 2800DallasTX75201

    Clients:
    Clients:

    ROXANNA PITONES

    (Arizona)
    • 602-761-2760

    Clients:
    Clients:
    Clients:

    CHRISTOPHER SCHOONOVER

    (Florida)
    Clients:

    1) Accenture LLP

    2) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC

    3) Advocating for Seniors

    4) American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility

    5) Associated Industries of Florida, Inc.

    6) Atkins North America, Inc.

    7) bestbet Jacksonville

    8) Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

    9) Brandt Information Services

    10) Broward College Foundation

    11) Broward County

    12) Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

    13) Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.

    14) CDR Maguire

    15) Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

    16) Cicero Action

    17) Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC

    18) Citigroup Washington Inc.

    19) City of Coral Gables

    20) City of Fort Lauderdale

    21) Clara Homes

    22) Community Care Plan

    23) Community US Fund Management Inc.

    24) Coral Rock Development Group, LLC

    25) Coventry

    26) Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    27) Development Corporation for Israel

    28) DialCare, LLC.

    29) Ducky Recovery, LLC.

    30) Elevated, LLC

    31) Elite DNA Therapy

    32) Field of Dreams

    33) Florida Association of District School Superintendents

    34) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

    35) Florida Community Financial Services Association

    36) Florida Credit Union Association

    37) Florida Institute of Technology

    38) Florida International University Foundation, Inc.

    39) Florida Power & Light Company

    40) Florida Realtors

    41) Florida Surplus Lines Association

    42) Florida Vacation Rental Management Association

    43) Fox Corporation

    44) Gartner, Inc.

    45) George Hackney Inc. d/b/a Trulieve

    46) Grind Hard Ammo LLC

    47) Haleon Consumer Healthcare

    48) Hillpointe, LLC

    49) Horsepower Electric

    50) INSIGHTEC

    51) International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

    52) K9s for Warriors

    53) Land Sea Homes

    54) Lennar Homes, LLC

    55) Litecon LLC

    56) Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc.

    57) Loggerhead Marinelife Center

    58) Lost Tree Village Property Owners Association, Inc.

    59) Melbourne Greyhound Park

    60) Memorial Healthcare System

    61) Neal Land Development Group

    62) New College Foundation, Inc.

    63) OBS Real Estate Holdings, LLC

    64) Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Inc.

    65) Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

    66) Oportun, Inc.

    67) Orange Barrel Media

    68) Orlando Health

    69) Palm Beach Atlantic University

    70) Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

    71) Palm Beach Zoo

    72) Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

    73) Paypal

    74) Peregrine Technologies, Inc.

    75) Polk County Board of County Commissioners

    76) PrizePicks

    77) Project LIFT

    78) Promise Network Inc.

    79) Quintessence Marine, Inc.

    80) RAI Services Company

    81) RELX Inc.

    82) Renaissance Learning, Inc.

    83) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

    84) Ryan, LLC

    85) Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.

    86) SaferWatch, LLC

    87) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

    88) SAI Interactive

    89) Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

    90) School Board of Brevard County

    91) Sellers Dorsey

    92) Sobe Sky Development, LLC

    93) St. Petersburg College Foundation

    94) St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.

    95) Starkey Hearing Technologies

    96) Sunshine State Tag Agency LLC

    97) Take Stock in Children

    98) Tampa Bay Rays

    99) The City of Miami

    100) The City of Venice

    101) The Coalition of Attainable Housing Providers of Florida, Inc.

    102) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.

    103) The Everglades Trust

    104) The GEO Group, Inc.

    105) The North Highland Company

    106) TRC Companies, Inc.

    107) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

    108) University of Florida Student Government Association

    109) University of Miami

    110) Veyer, LLC

    111) Visa U.S.A. Inc.

    112) WolfCap Team, LLC

    113) Woolpert, Inc.

    FREDDY SOTO

    (Arizona)
    • 602-761-2760

    Clients:

    PHILIP SWARTZFAGER

    (Federal)
    • 1250 I Street NWSuite 1202WashingtonDC20005

    Clients:

    DEVIN WHITNEY

    (Arizona)
    • 602-761-2760

    Clients: