LAWYER PROFILE
Kyle Gilster

Kyle Gilster

USA 2026

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Career

When clients seek to resolve state or national governmental issues, they look to Kyle for smart guidance that advances their business objectives.

Kyle’s practice involves governmental affairs, regulatory work, campaign finance, government contracts and election law. He works extensively with legislation related to banks, insurance, brokerage companies and trade finance. He also advises industry representatives from groups, companies and associations with legal services across the public policy spectrum, and he works on government affairs issues related to Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

In addition, Kyle’s experience includes issues related to financial services, agriculture, energy, natural resources and healthcare. He has extensive knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of regulation and compliance at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Kyle formerly worked as the lawyer staff lead on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance program in his capacity as a counsel on the House Financial Services Committee. In particular, Kyle assisted in the drafting of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-264).

Kyle is managing partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office. Kyle also oversees our government affairs work in Nebraska.

In 2022, Kyle was appointed to the University of Nebraska's Washington, D.C. Advisory Council.

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar, Corporations, Finance and Securities Law Section

National Association of Manufacturers

Nebraska Alumni Association

Nebraska State Bar Association, Bank Attorneys Section, Government and Administrative Practice Section

University of Nebraska, Washington, D.C. Advisory Council

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor’s Alumni Advisory Council

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Political Law - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

Managing partner of Husch Blackwell's Washington, DC office, Kyle Gilster is a highly sought-after political law practitioner. He counsels corporations and political action committees on campaign finance issues, among others.

Strengths

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  • Kyle's ability to get ahead of changes and explain how they will affect me is extremely helpful.

    Political LawChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kyle is an exceptional attorney.

    Political LawChambers Guide to the USA

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