KRISTEN J. HASSEBROOK
Kristen Hassebrook 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.
As the Executive Vice President for Legislation & 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 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.
Kristen, a Laurel, Nebraska native, received her Juris Doctor degree, with distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in Political Science and Economics in 2008.
Kristen has also worked in development for the University of Nebraska Foundation and with the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska. Kristen and her husband, Ryan, have two daughters and live outside of Lincoln where they raise livestock.
Admitted to Practice:
Nebraska Supreme Court, 2011
U.S. District for the District of Nebraska, 2011
Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, Juris Doctor., with distinction, 2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, 2008
Professional Affiliations:
Nebraska State Bar Association, Sustaining Member
Agriculture Law Section committee member
American Bar Association
Lincoln Bar Association
Awards and Distinctions:
Innocent’s Society, University of Nebraska—Lincoln Chancellor’s Senior Honorary
CALI Awards for Excellence – Individual Income Tax; Farm and Ranch Tax
Community Involvement:
Invest Nebraska, Board Member
Trinity Lutheran Church, Pre-K Sunday School Teacher