Ninth State Capital Office Opens in Oklahoma City and Led by Brett Robinson 

Husch Blackwell Strategies, a national bipartisan advocacy firm, is continuing its growth across the country with a new state capital office opening today in Oklahoma City. A trusted national brand for federal and state lobbying, HBS has one of the largest networks of state lobbyists in the country with a prominent federal practice in Washington, DC.

The new HBS office will be led by Oklahoma native Brett Robinson who brings over 34 years of combined experience in legal advocacy and state lobbying to his new position as Principal. Brett’s successful career in public policy and law includes establishing and leading Oklahoma City-based lobbying firm Capital City Associates; counseling clients as a partner at a leading state government relations firm; and serving as Assistant General Counsel to the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner.

HBS Chairman Andy Blunt said of today’s announcement, “Our bipartisan team of public policy strategists help reshape the debate and outcomes at every level of government to our clients’ advantage. Our national presence allows us the ability to navigate the legislative and regulatory environments at both the state and federal level and our expansion into Oklahoma today opens new public policy fronts and opportunities for all our clients.” 

Brett Robinson is recognized for his diligent work representing clients at the Oklahoma state capitol for more than 20 years including serving as President of one of the state’s top trade associations, the Beer Distributors of Oklahoma (BDO). His success has included securing an entirely new Article in the Oklahoma Constitution relating to alcohol manufacturing, distribution, and sales. Brett also represented a Fortune 5 health insurance company and worked to bring Managed Medicaid to Oklahoma while gaining significant ground for clients on oil and gas long lateral reform legislation, and legislation relating to the retail sale and marketing of e-cigarettes. 

Andy added, “Whether you are an elected official or a client, Brett Robinson is the expert strategist people turn to when they want to get something done in Oklahoma City. He is a student of history, he knows the law, and more importantly he knows the right decision makers and has earned their widespread respect. Brett immediately escalates our credibility in Oklahoma, and we are fortunate to have him planting the HBS flag for us as we expand our presence in the Midwest.”  

With today’s announcement, the firm’s multi-state legislative practices with statehouse-focused advocates are now located in the state capitals of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. That is in addition to the firm’s presence in Washington, DC. The combined expertise of the firm’s sixty-seven professionals in offices nationwide advance the goals of corporations, associations, governments, and other organizations.

HBS CEO Gregg Hartley added, “Our professionals are plugged into the legislative, regulatory, and political infrastructure in each of our states and on Capitol Hill in Washington. Our moves into strategic markets across the country like Oklahoma, bringing on board the best in the business, widens the realm of the public policy possibility and provides a distinct advantage for our clients.”