Sean began lobbying with his father, Michael, in the 2009 legislative session.  Sean was an immediate natural and the firm’s client list has doubled since he joined the firm.  He makes the Kelley family a 3^rd generation lawyer lobbying the State of Nebraska.  Along with a daily presence before the Nebraska Legislature, Sean routinely works with local governing bodies, most often before the City of Omaha and City of Lincoln.

Sean is a 2003 graduate from the University of Kansas and holds his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.

Julia Plucker has been involved with lobbying activities at the local, state and federal level for more than 20 years. She has spearheaded numerous lobbying efforts and public campaigns, and has managed a variety of legal and governmental relations issues.  In 2006, Plucker founded her own governmental solutions firm, representing corporations, associations and nonprofits in front of various governmental entities, including City Councils, County Boards and the Nebraska Legislature. Along with her lobbying efforts and public relations campaigns, Plucker has also been a key organizer and leader on a number of high-profile issues within the City of Omaha and State of Nebraska.

Plucker earned a bachelor’s degree from Augustana University in 1993 and a law degree in 1996 from the University of Nebraska.

Dave is a veteran attorney with expertise in litigation and business advisory services. Dave’s practice has evolved over the years assisting an array of clients navigate complex issues in governmental and administrative spaces. This experience includes defending clients both in state and federal court, and other administrative adjudicative bodies against state and federal agencies to representing clients on licensing issues or administrative guidance to help those clients achieve particular goals.

In addition to Dave’s legal practice at Houghton Law, Dave supports the Firm in the lobbying and government affairs efforts.

Kelley | Plucker, LLC is a stronger team with Dave’s support in the lobbying and consulting capacities, adding another layer of expertise for our clients. Dave’s broad experience makes him a valuable asset to the team.

Dave has a law degree from the University of Nebraska.

Kerry serves as the Administrator for Kelley Plucker, LLC, and provides management and administrative support for the firm and its clients. Kerry tracks the budget for numerous entities and prepares all necessary financial reports. Her tasks also include interfacing and filing reports with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, Clerk of the Legislature, and Secretary of State. Kerry provides timely, thorough, and detail-oriented informational documentation, newsletters, and reports to all entities and clients. Kerry interfaces frequently with clients and support personnel, providing valuable assistance to our team.