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Jocelyn J. Brasher | In the Spotlight | mbj.com

Jocelyn Brasher has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Auburn University and a law degree from Creighton University.

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She previously worked as a litigation attorney at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, a felony prosecutor at the Dodge County Attorney's Office, an assistant attorney general in the Consumer Protection Bureau of the Nebraska attorney general's office, and the division leader of the child support enforcement division of the Dawson County Attorney's Office.

Jocelyn previously served as the Deputy Attorney General for the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.

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Said, "Since becoming licensed in 2016, she has practiced law in Dawson and Douglas Counties and spent five years in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Bureau—a financial watchdog for fraud, deception, and unfair business practices."

Worked five years for the Nebraska attorney general's Consumer Protection Bureau, the state's "where she was responsible for both investigating and enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws in industries ranging from financial services, health care, education, autos, pharmaceuticals, charitable fraud, among many others."

As a deputy Dodge County attorney, headed multi-state investigations and prosecuted crimes.

- Worked five years for the Nebraska attorney general's Consumer Protection Bureau, the state's "where she was responsible for both investigating and enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws in industries ranging from financial services, health care, education, autos, pharmaceuticals, charitable fraud, among many others."
- As a deputy Dodge County attorney, headed multi-state investigations and prosecuted crimes.

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Supports the legalization of medical cannabis.

Said she "is committed to keeping Nebraska’s children safe; and will prioritize protections for children."

Said she "believes in supporting law enforcement with the training, resources, and legal guidance they need, while upholding professionalism, accountability, and public trust."

Said she "believes in strong border security, safe communities, and the Constitution. As Attorney General, she will work to ensure immigration enforcement in Nebraska complies with constitutional requirements and due process."

Plans to "combat the opioid crisis that continues to plague Nebraska communities. "

- Supports the legalization of medical cannabis.
- Said she "is committed to keeping Nebraska’s children safe; and will prioritize protections for children."
- Said she "believes in supporting law enforcement with the training, resources, and legal guidance they need, while upholding professionalism, accountability, and public trust."
- Said she "believes in strong border security, safe communities, and the Constitution. As Attorney General, she will work to ensure immigration enforcement in Nebraska complies with constitutional requirements and due process."
- Plans to "combat the opioid crisis that continues to plague Nebraska communities. "

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Supports stronger antitrust enforcement to promote competition, prevent monopolies, and crack down on price gouging.

Said she "believes protecting Nebraska consumers is one of the Attorney General’s most important responsibilities," and "will make life more affordable for Nebraskans by ensuring the Attorney General’s Office remains a strong, independent watchdog for consumers."

Said she "supports strong, responsible oversight of the health care industry, (including hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceuticals) to promote affordability and protect access to care."

- Supports stronger antitrust enforcement to promote competition, prevent monopolies, and crack down on price gouging.
- Said she "believes protecting Nebraska consumers is one of the Attorney General’s most important responsibilities," and "will make life more affordable for Nebraskans by ensuring the Attorney General’s Office remains a strong, independent watchdog for consumers."
- Said she "supports strong, responsible oversight of the health care industry, (including hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceuticals) to promote affordability and protect access to care."

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Jocelyn Brasher

Mike is from Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Baylor University and the University of Chicago Law School. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. He lives with his wife, Heather, and their four children in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mike Hilgers earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Baylor University and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He lives with his wife, Heather, and their four children in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mike is the Attorney General for the State of Nebraska. He works at the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, where he has been since 2022. He previously worked as a law clerk for Judge Edith Clement on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, at a large law firm handling complex litigation in state and federal court, and then founded his own litigation law firm. He also served six years in the Nebraska Legislature representing Northwest Lincoln and Lancaster County, including two years as Speaker of the Legislature.

Mike previously worked as a judicial clerk for Judge Edith Clement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and started his own private practice, Hilgers Graben. 

Mike currently serves as the Attorney General of Nebraska. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Mike previously served as a member of the Nebraska State Legislature from 2016 to 2022.

As Nebraska's 33rd Attorney General since 2022, oversees legal matters for the state, providing legal advice and representation in various cases.

As a state attorney general for four years, serves as Nebraska’s chief legal officer, enforcing federal and state law, overseeing high-profile statewide criminal prosecutions, and representing the state and state agencies in cases before state and federal courts.

Has a J.D. from the University of Chicago and has founded and co-founded law firms, including Hilgers Graben PLLC and Gober Hilgers PLLC, and worked as an attorney with Fish & Richardson P.C.

As a partner at Hilgers Graben for seven years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a judicial clerk for Judge Edith Clement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for one year, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

- As a state attorney general for four years, serves as Nebraska’s chief legal officer, enforcing federal and state law, overseeing high-profile statewide criminal prosecutions, and representing the state and state agencies in cases before state and federal courts.
- As a partner at Hilgers Graben for seven years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As a judicial clerk for Judge Edith Clement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for one year, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

Supports expanding efforts to combat human trafficking by adding more investigators, training citizens, implementing a computer tracking system, and organizing a human trafficking summit.

Opposes efforts to restrict private gun sales and targets regulations on pistol brace ownership.

Opposes efforts to restrict private gun sales and efforts that limit access to guns.

Launched a recruiting website to help recruit and retain the next generation of law enforcement officials in Greater Nebraska.

Opposes the participation of transgender athletes in Nebraska sports and defended the state's ban on transgender surgeries for minors as attorney general.

- Supports expanding efforts to combat human trafficking by adding more investigators, training citizens, implementing a computer tracking system, and organizing a human trafficking summit.
- Opposes efforts to restrict private gun sales and efforts that limit access to guns.
- Launched a recruiting website to help recruit and retain the next generation of law enforcement officials in Greater Nebraska.
- Opposes the participation of transgender athletes in Nebraska sports and defended the state's ban on transgender surgeries for minors as attorney general.

Supports prosecuting consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices, and aims to protect Nebraskans from scams through consumer education.

Took aggressive action against robocallers and text spammers.

As attorney general, took aggressive action against robocallers and text spammers.

Filed a national lawsuit against a major health company for exposing Nebraskans' health information and harming rural hospitals and small medical providers.

- Supports prosecuting consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices, and aims to protect Nebraskans from scams through consumer education.
- As attorney general, took aggressive action against robocallers and text spammers.
- Filed a national lawsuit against a major health company for exposing Nebraskans' health information and harming rural hospitals and small medical providers.

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- The attorney general leads the Nebraska Department of Justice, serving as the chief representative of Nebraskans in all civil proceedings. They also provide legal compliance recommendations to state officials and agencies.
- The attorney general prosecutes consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices. They also educate consumers to help them avoid fraudulent business activities and scams.
- The attorney general helps prosecute high-level criminals and health care professionals who violate health regulations and drug laws. They also provide assistance to local prosecutors handling these crimes.
- The attorney general oversees the ballot initiative process, assigning a ballot title and writing the ballot question and the effect for or against the initiative.
- The attorney general is elected in a partisan, statewide election to a four-year term. They must be a registered voter in the state and affiliated with the political party they run under immediately preceding the election.
- The attorney general earns a yearly salary of $95,000.

The chief attorney representing Nebraskans in court.

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