Kristin Lee

Kristin Lee is Of Counsel at Hathaway & Kunz in Cheyenne, where her practice focuses on government affairs and lobbying at all levels of government. She advises on administrative hearings and investigations, energy regulation, government relations and public policy, and utilities, telecommunications, and infrastructure matters. Her experience in electricity, gas, and communications policy gives clients practical guidance when legal, regulatory, legislative, and public-sector issues overlap.

Kristin earned a J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and a B.A. in History from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Her legal education supports a practice built around statutory interpretation, regulatory structures, and public decision-making. Combined with her professional experience in government affairs, her academic background helps her evaluate policy proposals, agency processes, and legal issues affecting regulated industries and public infrastructure.

Kristin previously served as a Commissioner of the Wyoming Public Service Commission and was the first woman appointed to that body. Her related employment also includes work as Director of Government Affairs for Lumen and through an independent consulting practice. These roles provide direct experience with public utility regulation, government relations, telecommunications, and the practical interaction between private organizations, regulators, legislators, and state institutions.

Kristin Lee remains active in Cheyenne and Wyoming civic organizations and has served on boards including the Wyoming Community Development Authority, Cheyenne Housing Authority, and Laramie County Library Foundation. Her government and regulatory background supports clients facing public policy and infrastructure issues that require legal analysis and informed communication. She helps organizations understand regulatory settings, engage decision-makers, and address government affairs matters with a practical statewide perspective.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, The Law Firm of Hathaway & Kunz, LLP
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Commissioner, Wyoming Public Service Commission
• Board Member, Wyoming Community Development Authority (2008-2012)
• Board Member, Laramie County Library Foundation (2011-Present)
• Board Member, Cheyenne Housing Authority (2021-Present)
• Member, Rotary

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• University of Wyoming College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lewis and Clark College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

Awards & Badges