Matthew Schaefer

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Matthew Schaefer

( Nebraska,  )

Mueller Robak LLC

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Introduction

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.

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  • "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

    • Achievements

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

    Clients

    1) American Express Travel Related Services

    2) Associated General Contractors, Nebraska Chapter

    3) Chief Industries, Inc.

    4) Collective for Youth

    5) Copic Companies

    6) DailyPay, LLC

    7) DirecTV, LLC

    8) Duncan Aviation

    9) Eastern Nebraska Development Council

    10) Fiserv

    11) Gainwell Holding Corp.

    12) Google LLC

    13) Haleon c/o MultiState Associates LLC

    14) Integrated Life Choices

    15) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association

    16) JustData

    17) Lincoln Airport Authority

    18) Lincoln Children's Zoo

    19) LKQ Corporation

    20) Lower Platte South Natural Resources District

    21) Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

    22) MCNA Health Care Holdings, LLC

    23) Metrc, LLC

    24) Millard Public Schools

    25) Millard Roofing and Gutter

    26) NAR Solutions, Inc.

    27) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

    28) Nature Conservancy, The

    29) Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

    30) Nebraska Association of Airport Officials

    31) Nebraska Association of Commercial Property Owners

    32) Nebraska Council of School Administrators

    33) Nebraska Dental Association

    34) Nebraska District Court Judges Association

    35) Nebraska Land Title Association

    36) Nebraska Medical Association

    37) Nebraska Methodist Health System

    38) Nebraska Oncology Society

    39) Nebraska Press Association

    40) Nebraska Society of Independent Accountants

    41) Nebraska State Bar Association

    42) Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association

    43) Old Republic International Corporation

    44) Olsson

    45) PayPal

    46) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

    47) POET

    48) Smithfield Foods, Inc.

    49) Southeast Community College

    50) Sports Betting Alliance

    51) Stand for Schools

    52) State Troopers Association of Nebraska

    53) Sugar Creek Capital

    54) Tyler Technologies

    55) Uber Technologies, Inc.

    56) Union Bank & Trust Company

    57) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    11-15 years

    Relationships

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

    Biography

    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.

    Last Updated: February 27, 2025