Shelby Hagenauer is a member of Nossaman's Public Policy Practice Group with over a decade of Congressional experience. Ms. Hagenauer is a Senior Policy Advisor who assists clients with a broad range of issues including financial services, healthcare, energy, and, natural resources. Prior to joining Nossaman, Ms. Hagenauer spent 11 years working on the staffs of former House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas and current House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-22).
Most recently, Ms. Hagenauer staffed Congressman McCarthy in his role as a member of the Financial Services Committee, including during consideration of the Dodd-Frank Act. Her role as Legislative Director for Congressman McCarthy also included serving him on a variety of issues including agriculture, water, defense, space, science and technology, labor, and trade.
During her time on Capitol Hill, Ms. Hagenauer built significant relationships with key Members of Congress, including members of the California delegation and House leadership and she has broad contacts with the members and staff of Financial Services and Agriculture committees.