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   from the issue of October 28, 2004

     
 
Robak to leave university for Lincoln firm

Kim Robak, University of Nebraska vice president for external affairs and corporation secretary to the Board of Regents, will leave that post effective Dec. 1. She will join the Lincoln firm of Ruth & Mueller LLC, which represents clients before the Nebraska Legislature and state agencies.

 
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Robak, a former Nebraska lieutenant governor, has been responsible for federal and state government relations, news media relations, marketing and communications for the university and has served as the chief administrative officer for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents since January 1999.

"My experience at the University of Nebraska has been extraordinarily rewarding, and I've formed many close friendships among members of the faculty, staff and administration on all four of the campuses," Robak said. "After eight years in state government and nearly six years in university administration, however, I am excited about the opportunity to return to the private sector."

University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken said Robak has been a tremendous asset to the university.

"Kim and I have been friends and colleagues for many years, and I recruited her to succeed me as vice president and corporation secretary when I left for the University of North Carolina in 1998," Milliken said. "She has served with great distinction, and the university community will miss her enormous talent and energy."

Larry Ruth, co-founder of Ruth & Mueller, said Robak has a long record of working in the legislative process.

"She is highly experienced in applying her keen legal mind to tough legislative issues. We congratulate her on nearly 14 years of public service, and we welcome her interest in formulating public policy through the private sector."

Ruth & Mueller LLC represented 39 clients before the Legislature in 2004, according to state reports. Ruth has lobbied in the Nebraska Unicameral since 1974. William Mueller, who is Robak's husband, has lobbied since 1984. The firm will change its name to Ruth, Mueller & Robak LLC.

Robak will continue her service on the board of directors of the Nebraska Medical Center and as a member of the Cather Circle, a mentoring program for UNL women students.


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