CONTACT: Patrick Hynes
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ST. PAUL – Messerli Kramer is pleased to announce that attorney Cristine Almeida, founder and principal of Almeida Public Affairs, will be joining its Government Affairs team. Almeida brings to the firm one of Minnesota’s most respected public affairs practices, along with decades of experience providing strategic counsel, access, and results for clients. She will continue MK’s longstanding commitment to delivering exceptional service to many of Minnesota’s — and the nation’s — most notable brands and organizations.
“This is an exciting day for us,” said Patrick Hynes, Chair of Government Affairs. “Cristine built Almeida Public Affairs into a leader in lobbying and public affairs, and she has worked on countless initiatives that benefit not only her clients but also the State of Minnesota. Most importantly, Messerli Kramer’s mission to always put the client first aligns perfectly with Cristine’s work — first as legislative staff, and later as an attorney and lobbyist for nearly 20 years. I know all of our clients will benefit.”
Widely recognized for integrating tightly with client teams and regularly advising C-suite leaders, Almeida has earned a reputation for highly personalized service, rapid mastery of complex subject matter, and clear, real-time communication in fast-moving legislative and crisis environments. Her client roster has ranged from Fortune 100 companies to small, mission-driven nonprofits. She has also served as a trusted advisor on major statewide issues and candidate campaigns, gubernatorial transitions, and high-profile public affairs challenges, consistently earning praise for authentic representation and substantive, plain-spoken advocacy.
“Cristine already feels like a long-time member of the team,” said Katy Sen, Lobbyist Principal in the Government Affairs group. “We know what she brings in terms of leadership and strategic insight, and we’ve hit the ground running. Our entire team is energized for what’s ahead.”
“Founding and growing Almeida Public Affairs was a true labor of love, and I am incredibly proud of what my team and I achieved over the years,” said Almeida. “Messerli Kramer has been one of Minnesota’s premier Government Affairs firms since its inception, and I am honored to join the team. I look forward to building on its strong tradition of client service.”
For more than four decades, Messerli Kramer has maintained one of Minnesota’s leading government relations practices, representing clients at the Capitol with distinction and integrity.
Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a top-20 law firm in Minnesota, with offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth. The firm offers eight distinct practice areas across three divisions, including government relations, banking and finance, corporate and business law, commercial real estate, business litigation, collections and creditors’ remedies, divorce and family law, and estate planning. Visit messerlikramer.com for more information or call 612.672.3600.