Christine E. Nannen, JD

Government Affairs Advisor • Public Policy Strategist • Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Christine E. Nannen is an attorney, government affairs advisor, and public policy strategist with more than two decades of experience operating at the intersection of law, public policy, regulation, advocacy, and political strategy.

Her work has included advising elected officials, developing legislative and regulatory strategies, coordinating multi-state advocacy initiatives, managing industry coalitions, directing public affairs campaigns, and navigating complex regulatory environments across highly regulated industries. She brings a multidisciplinary perspective informed by legal practice, public service, political leadership, and corporate regulatory advocacy.

Christine currently advises organizations on legislative strategy, regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, public policy development, and government relations. Her experience includes working directly with lawmakers, regulators, lobbyists, trade associations, and industry leaders to develop practical solutions to complex policy challenges.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Strategy

Christine has extensive experience developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies across multiple states. Her work has included drafting and amending legislation, coordinating advocacy initiatives, organizing industry responses to proposed regulations, and helping organizations engage effectively with policymakers and regulatory agencies.

She has worked extensively in highly regulated industries, including hemp and vapor products, where she has helped organizations navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and develop responsible policy approaches.

Her experience includes:

  • Legislative strategy and advocacy

  • Regulatory affairs and compliance strategy

  • Government relations

  • Coalition development and management

  • Public policy analysis

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Strategic communications

  • Industry association leadership

Legal & Public Service Experience

Prior to her work in government affairs, Christine spent nearly two decades in private legal practice, advising clients on business law, contracts, estate planning, real estate matters, asset protection, probate administration, and business formation.

Earlier in her career, she served in several leadership roles within the Nebraska Attorney General's Office, including Assistant Attorney General and Consumer Protection Counsel. In these roles, she represented Nebraska's interests in multi-state matters, reviewed consumer protection cases, authored appellate briefs, and advised leadership on public policy and consumer protection initiatives.

Her unique combination of legal, political, and regulatory experience allows her to understand issues from multiple perspectives and provide strategic guidance informed by real-world experience.

Political & Public Affairs Leadership

Christine has extensive experience in political strategy and public affairs. She has managed statewide political campaigns, coordinated media and communications efforts, organized grassroots initiatives, built issue-based coalitions, and worked closely with elected officials and policy leaders.

She understands how legislation is developed, how regulatory decisions are made, and how organizations can effectively participate in those processes.

Her background in campaign management, government relations, public affairs, and policy development provides valuable insight into the practical realities that influence legislative and regulatory outcomes.

Notable Accomplishments

  • Assistant Attorney General and Consumer Protection Counsel, State of Nebraska

  • Founder and Managing Attorney, Vanderford Law, PC LLO

  • Multi-State Government Affairs Leadership

  • Legislative and Regulatory Strategy Development

  • Statewide Political Campaign Management

  • Contributor to the Nebraska AMBER Plan, portions of which later served as a model for the National AMBER Plan

  • Nebraska Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree

  • Nebraska Broadcasters Association Chairman's Award Recipient

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Nebraska College of Law

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Minors: History, Economics, and Philosophy

Campaign Management College
National Republican Conference

Areas of Expertise

  • Government Affairs

  • Legislative Strategy

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Public Policy Development

  • Political Advocacy

  • Government Relations

  • Coalition Building

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Strategic Communications

  • Administrative Law

  • Consumer Protection

  • Corporate Compliance

  • Industry Advocacy

  • Regulatory Strategy

Professional Profile