William J. Mueller
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

William J. Mueller is a senior partner and co-founder of Mueller Robak LLC. Mr. Mueller has succeeded in combining a strong political and legal background to become 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 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 was named a Great Plains Super Lawyer in Government Relations.  Mueller, an Ogallala, Nebraska native, is married to fellow Mueller Robak partner, Kim M. Robak, and the couple has two daughters, Katherine and Claire. Katherine is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and resides in New York City, where she serves as an intern with the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Claire is a student at Pomona College in Claremont, California.

Admitted to Practice:
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1982
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 1980
Nebraska Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1980
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bachelor of Science, 1977

Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
- Legislative Counsel, 1984 to present
- Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 1983-1984
Lincoln Bar Association
National Association of State Lobbyists
- Executive Committee, 2010-present
American League of Lobbyists
American Judicature Society

Awards and Distinctions:
Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Law
Great Plains Super Lawyer, Government Relations
Top Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent (highest rating available)
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation
Who's Who in American Law
Who's Who in American Politics
National Moot Court Team, University of Nebraska College of Law
Fellow, The Order of Barristers
Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society
Student Body President, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Community Involvement:
University of Nebraska Foundation, Trustee
Lincoln Community Foundation, Director
Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, Trustee
Nebraska Alumni Association, President-Elect
Rotary International, Lincoln Club #14
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Capital Campaign Chair
Leadership Lincoln Fellow
First Plymouth Congregational Church, Board of Trustees
American Red Cross, Lancaster County Chapter, Past Board Chair
Country Club of Lincoln, President

Kim M. Robak
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Kim M. Robak, a senior partner of Mueller Robak LLC, has background and experience in private practice, state government and university administration that makes her uniquely qualified to handle a variety of projects for a multitude of clients. Robak was a partner with Rembolt Ludtke before leaving to serve as Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff to then-Governor and now 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 administration 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.

Admitted to Practice:
Nebraska Supreme Court, 1985
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. Claims Court

Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, Juris Doctor, with highest distinction, 1985
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bachelor of Science, with distinction, 1977

Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
- Budget and Planning Committee, 2005-present
- Barrister's Ball Co-Chair, 2006
- Community Coalition for Justice Steering Committee, 1996-1997
- Indigent Defense Task Force, 1992-1993
- Ways and Means Committee, 1991-1994
- House of Delegates, 1989-1995
- Public Relations Committee, 1988-1992
- Yellow Page Advertising Committee, Chair, 1988
- Ethics Committee, 1987-1992
Lincoln Bar Association

Awards and Distinctions:
Best Lawyers in America ® (Woodward/White, Inc.), Government Relations Law
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Government Relations
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Fellow, Henry Toll Fellowship Program
Chair National Conference of Lieutenant Governors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teachers College Notable Alum
Distinguished Teachers College Graduate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska
Order of the Coif
Law Review (Editor of Symposium Edition)
National Moot Court Team
National Trial Advocacy Team

Publications:
The Nebraska Unicameral and Its Lasting Benefits, 76 Neb. L. Rev. 791 (1977)
Comment, What to Do With Merit Review, 65 Neb. L. Rev. 413 (1986)
Comment, Nebraska Unicameral Rule 3, Section 15: To Whom Must the Door Be Open? 65 Neb. L. Rev. 282 (1985)

Corporate Boards:
Director, Fiserv, Inc., (Nasaq: FISV) Brookfield, Wisconsin, 2003-present
Director, Union Bank and Trust Company, 2005-present
Director, UNIFI Companies, 2009-present
Director, First Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation of New York, Lincoln, 2002-2010
Director, FBL Financial Group (NYSE: FFG) Des Moines, Iowa, 2006-2009

Community Involvement:
Trustee, Doane College Board, 1995-present
Director, TeamMates Mentoring Program, 2007-present
Director, Cooper Foundation, 2009-present
Member, College of Law Alumni Council, 1986-1989 and 2002-present
Director, Nebraska Golf Association, 2011-present
Trustee, University of Nebraska Foundation
Member, First Plymouth Church Foundation Board

Past Involvement:
Director, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, 2000-2005
- Chair, Annual Fund Drive, 2003
Chair, Alexis de Tocqueville Society, 2005
Director, Strategic Air and Space Museum, 2006-2009
Director, Lincoln Community Foundation, 2004-2008
Moderator, First Plymouth Church, 2003-2007
Director, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, 1999-2009
Director, The Nebraska Medical Center, 1997-2004
Trustee, Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, 1998-2004
Executive Women's Golf Association of Lincoln, NE (founding member and President)
Fellow, Leadership Lincoln (II)
Director, Nebraska Foundation for the Humanities, 2003-2011
-President, 2009-2010

Mary A. Johnson
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402.434.3397

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Mary Johnson has served as a lobbyist for Mueller Robak since 1995. Mary's responsibilities include representation of the firm's legislative clients and specializing in grassroots organization and implementation. In addition, Mary provides political consulting services to candidates and ballot question committees through the firm's consulting company Capitol Communications Company. Mary serves as a Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, and serves as the Director of Admissions for the School.  She is also a faculty member for the school.

Mary graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in Political Science in 1976. After teaching high school, she became an original staff member for Congressman Doug Bereuter in 1979. She served the Congressman for thirteen and one-half years, including managing his successful re-election campaigns in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990.

Mary served as Senior Administrative Assistant to then Lincoln Mayor Mike Johanns, now United States Senator. Her responsibilities in this administrative position focused on managing internal affairs, acting as liaison between city directors and departments, the City Council and the State Legislature. She also directed the legislative program for the City of Lincoln as a registered lobbyist.

Mary's special interests include politics and public relations. She and her husband, Larry Worth, enjoy traveling and numerous activities.

Education:
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.S., 1976

Community Involvement:
Member, Board of Directors and Vice President, Women's Campaign School at Yale University
Faculty Member, Women's Campaign School at Yale University
Faculty Member, Ready to Run, Women's Political Education Program
Member, University of Nebraska Alumni Association
Member, Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association
Member, First Plymouth Church

Activities:
Board Member, Lincoln Food Bank
Capital Campaign Co-Chair, Lincoln Food Bank
Board Member, Friendship Home
Chairman, Alpha Xi Delta National Centennial Convention
National Trustee, Alpha Xi Delta National Foundation
National Vice President, Alpha Xi Delta National Council
Member, Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission
Elector, 2000 Presidential Electoral College
Past President and Former Board Member, Board of Women's Ministries, First Plymouth Church

Awards
Who's Who in American Politics
Outstanding Alumnae, Alpha Xi Delta, Rho Chapter
Distinguished Service Award, Lancaster County Republican Party

Katie W. Zulkoski
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Katie Weichman Zulkoski joined Mueller Robak LLC as an associate in 2008. Ms. Zulkoski's practice focuses on government law representation and compliance. She works with a broad range of clients on legislative issues and government relations matters. Ms. Zulkoski graduated first in her class from Creighton University School of Law in 2008 with a certificate of concentration in Business Law. Ms. Zulkoski is one of three firm members who were elected President of the student body of the University of Nebraska while in college.

Admitted to Practice:
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 2008
Nebraska Supreme Court, 2008

Education:
Creighton University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A., with high distinction, 2005

Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska Women's Bar Association
Secretary, Nebraska State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Lincoln Bar Association
National Association of State Lobbyists

Awards and Distinctions:
Leadership Nebraska Class III
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Business Honorary
G. Robert Muchemore Scholarship Recipient
Creighton University School of Law Highest Triennial Average Award
University of Nebraska—Lincoln Student Body President
Innocent's Society, Chancellor's Senior Honorary
CALI Award for Excellence, Alternative Dispute Resolution
CALI Award for Excellence, Business Associations
CALI Award for Excellence, Civil Procedure
CALI Award for Excellence, Estate and Gift Taxation
CALI Award for Excellence, Estate Planning
CALI Award for Excellence, Evidence
CALI Award for Excellence, Federal Income Taxation
CALI Award for Excellence, International Law

Community Involvement:
Past President, Nebraska CASA Board of Directors
Tutor, Lincoln Public Schools
Volunteer, Nebraska Human Resource Institute
Volunteer, Special Olympics National Games
Runners with a Reason
Member, Westminster Presbyterian Church
President, aWholeBunchofPeople.org
Creighton University Alumni Advisory Board
University of Nebraska Lincoln CBA Young Alumni Professionals Advisory Board
YWCA Lincoln Board of Directors

Matthew T. Schaefer
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Matthew T. Schaefer joined Mueller Robak LLC as an associate in 2010. His practice focuses on government relations. Mr. Schaefer works with a broad range of clients on legislative issues and public policy matters. Mr. Schaefer is a 2010 honors graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he was an executive editor of the Nebraska Law Review and a Theodore C. Sorensen Fellow. Mr. Schaefer is one of three firm members who were elected President of the student body of the University of Nebraska while in college.

Admitted to Practice
Nebraska Supreme Court, 2010
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 2010

Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A., with high distinction, 2007

Awards and Distinctions:
Eagle Scout Award
David Distinguished Scholar
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Student Body President
Innocent's Society, University of Nebraska at Lincoln Chancellor's Senior Honorary Theodore C. Sorensen Fellow
CALI Award for Excellence, State and Local Government Law
CALI Award for Excellence, Individual Income Taxation
CALI Award for Excellence, Business Associations
The Order of the Coif, Honorary scholastic society recognizing law students who attained a high grade of scholarship
Office Coordinator, United Way

Community Involvement:
Volunteer, Community Blood Bank
Volunteer, Citizens for the Lincoln Haymarket Arena
Member, United Methodist Church

Nancy K. Osmera
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Nancy Osmera, the Firm Administrator of Mueller Robak LLC, has been with the firm since 2004. Nancy's primary responsibility is to carry out the business and administrative functions of the firm, including human resources management, financial management, information systems, and facilities management. She also is responsible for supporting the senior partners of the firm as well as other administrative duties.

Nancy's previous work experience includes employment as a paralegal at the Lancaster County Attorney's Office and as the Assistant Corporation Secretary for the Board of Regents at the University of Nebraska.

Nancy and her husband, John, have two daughters, Calleigh and Cassie.

Education:
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Business Administration, with highest distinction, 2008
Southeast Community College, Associate of Arts, with distinction, 2001
Southeast Community College, Secretarial Technology Diploma, with distinction, 1992

Awards and Distinctions:
Biltmore's Who's Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2008
Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Honor Society for Adult Learners, inducted 2008
Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society recognizing Business Excellence, inducted 2003
Phi Theta Kappa Society, International Scholastic Order of the Two-Year College, inducted 1999

Community Involvement:
Board Member, Valparaiso Area Ball Association
Volunteer, Raymond Central Public Schools PTO
Volunteer, Valparaiso 8U Assistant Softball Coach
Parent Helper, CCD Class
Former Treasurer/Volunteer, Girl Scout Troop #64

Marcie M. Stohlman
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Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Marcie Stohlman has been an Executive Assistant with Mueller Robak LLC since 1993.

Her previous work experience includes employment at a major bank in Omaha and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Marcie and her husband, Cliff, have two grown children, and one young grandson.

Larry L. Ruth
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402.434.3399

Mueller | Robak LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Larry L. Ruth is Of Counsel to Mueller Robak LLC and a co-founder of the firm. Mr. Ruth became engaged in the practice of lobbying in 1974 and joined with William Mueller in their lobbying practice until he retired in 2009. He currently is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Nebraska Wesleyan University where he periodically teaches. Larry and Pat Ruth have three married children who are in various positions of education and service.

Admitted to Practice:
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1976
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 1970
Nebraska Supreme Court, 1970

Education:
George Washington University Law School, Juris Doctor, 1970
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts with Honors, 1967

Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
- Legislative Counsel, 1974-84
- Chair, Committees on Government Practice and Natural Resources/Environmental Law

Awards and Distinctions:
Nebraska Elector, Electoral College
Nebraska Commissioner, U.S. Uniform Law Commission
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent (highest rating available)
Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Various Alumni Awards from Nebraska Wesleyan University

Community Involvement:
Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of Governors (former Chair)
NEBRASKAland Foundation Board of Directors
Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln Board of Directors
Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Lay Leader)