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.

Contact
JAM
Jeffrey A. Mandell
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On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 134
Assembly Bill 134
Relating to: the effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
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.
Assembly Bill 171
Assembly Bill 171
Relating to: privacy protections for judicial officers.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 227
Assembly Bill 227
Relating to: inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Agency Name
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 089_22
Undisclosed
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Election administration and procedure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Election official privacy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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

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.

Voting rights and representation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures