Law Forward
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Individuals and organizations that are committed to preserving fundamental democratic principles, reviving Wisconsin’s traditional commitment to clean and open government, and promoting a progressive vision.
Lobbying Interests:
Law Forward may lobby on a variety of issues that impact or intersect with the promotion of democratic principles, including: K-12 funding, labor rights, constitutional rights, constitutional amendments, election integrity and administration, voting rights, government transparency and accountability, public records and open meetings law, separation of powers, equal protection, administrative rulemaking and procedure, and policies impacting the preservation and advancement of democratic principles.
Individuals and organizations that are committed to preserving fundamental democratic principles, reviving Wisconsin’s traditional commitment to clean and open government, and promoting a progressive vision.
Lobbying Interests:
Law Forward may lobby on a variety of issues that impact or intersect with the promotion of democratic principles, including: K-12 funding, labor rights, constitutional rights, constitutional amendments, election integrity and administration, voting rights, government transparency and accountability, public records and open meetings law, separation of powers, equal protection, administrative rulemaking and procedure, and policies impacting the preservation and advancement of democratic principles.
Contact
JAM
Jeffrey A. Mandell
222 W. Washington Ave., Suite. 680
Madison, WI 53703
773-620-2425
jmandell@lawforward.org
http://www.lawforward.org
222 W. Washington Ave., Suite. 680
Madison, WI 53703
773-620-2425
jmandell@lawforward.org
http://www.lawforward.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 87
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 134
Relating to: the effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126.
Bill Text and History
5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: the effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 171
Relating to: privacy protections for judicial officers.
Bill Text and History
5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: privacy protections for judicial officers.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 227
Relating to: inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions.
Bill Text and History
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 95
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 089_22
5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 089_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Labor rights
Labor rights
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/1/2025
First Communication Date
8/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/1/2025
First Communication Date
8/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Election administration and procedure
Election administration and procedure
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Election official privacy
Election official privacy
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/19/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
LRB 2663 re inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2663 re inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
LRB 2663 re inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
4/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
4/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Voting rights and representation
Voting rights and representation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $665.14 |
Total $665.14 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 9.80 |
Total 9.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 87.30 |
Total 87.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: privacy protections for judicial officers.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
LRB 2663 re inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 8% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 8% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication