Kristen Hassebrook

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Kristen Hassebrook

( Nebraska,  )

Mueller Robak LLC

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.

Recommendations

  • "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

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

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

    Clients

    1) Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)

    2) American Express Travel Related Services

    3) Chief Industries, Inc.

    4) Collective for Youth

    5) Copic Companies

    6) DirecTV, LLC

    7) Duncan Aviation

    8) Eastern Nebraska Development Council

    9) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates

    10) Encore Energy Services, Inc.

    11) Fiserv

    12) Gainwell Holding Corp.

    13) Google LLC

    14) Haleon c/o MultiState Associates LLC

    15) Integrated Life Choices

    16) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association

    17) Lincoln Airport Authority

    18) Lincoln Children's Zoo

    19) LKQ Corporation

    20) Lower Platte South Natural Resources District

    21) MCNA Health Care Holdings, LLC

    22) Metrc, LLC

    23) Millard Public Schools

    24) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

    25) Nature Conservancy, The

    26) Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

    27) Nebraska Appleseed

    28) Nebraska Association of Airport Officials

    29) Nebraska Association of Commercial Property Owners

    30) Nebraska Council of School Administrators

    31) Nebraska Dental Association

    32) Nebraska District Court Judges Association

    33) Nebraska Land Title Association

    34) Nebraska Medical Association

    35) Nebraska Methodist Health System

    36) Nebraska Oncology Society

    37) Nebraska Press Association

    38) Nebraska State Bar Association

    39) Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association

    40) Olsson

    41) PayPal

    42) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

    43) POET

    44) Southeast Community College

    45) Sports Betting Alliance

    46) Stand for Schools

    47) State Troopers Association of Nebraska

    48) Tallgrass Energy

    49) Tyler Technologies

    50) Uber Technologies, Inc.

    51) Union Bank & Trust Company

    52) 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

    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.

    Last Updated: February 12, 2026