Law Forward
@lawfwd.bsky.social
Impact litigation firm working in the courts to strengthen democracy and restore Wisconsin's pragmatic progressive traditions. lawforward.org
Law Forward was grateful to be honored at the Wisconsin Civic Power Table’s inaugural Celebration of Partners with the 'Forward Award.' It was wonderful to be in the company of so many powerful organizations who work collaboratively to advance democracy in Wisconsin.
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Law Forward was grateful to be honored at the Wisconsin Civic Power Table’s inaugural Celebration of Partners with the 'Forward Award.' It was wonderful to be in the company of so many powerful organizations who work collaboratively to advance democracy in Wisconsin.
We honor those who have served and the generations of veterans whose service expanded our democracy. Did you know that Civil War soldiers helped establish absentee voting in Wisconsin? Their legacy lives on in every vote cast.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We honor those who have served and the generations of veterans whose service expanded our democracy. Did you know that Civil War soldiers helped establish absentee voting in Wisconsin? Their legacy lives on in every vote cast.
Here in Wisconsin, the architects of the fake-elector scheme continue to face criminal charges. Learn more via @wisconsinexaminer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/trump...
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here in Wisconsin, the architects of the fake-elector scheme continue to face criminal charges. Learn more via @wisconsinexaminer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/trump...
#ElectionHeroDay is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the work that election officials, their staff, and poll workers do to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all eligible voters!
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#ElectionHeroDay is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the work that election officials, their staff, and poll workers do to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all eligible voters!
Only eligible electors should vote in government elections. True. Ensuring that happens is an important government function. Also true. But does noncitizen voting actually threaten our election results? No. Learn more from attorneys at Law Forward — www.lawforward.org/wisconsin-vo...
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Only eligible electors should vote in government elections. True. Ensuring that happens is an important government function. Also true. But does noncitizen voting actually threaten our election results? No. Learn more from attorneys at Law Forward — www.lawforward.org/wisconsin-vo...
Law Forward welcomes Katherine Stewart whose new book takes a deep dive into the movement to unravel America's democracy. Author will appear virtually, learn more: www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/events/money...
October 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Law Forward welcomes Katherine Stewart whose new book takes a deep dive into the movement to unravel America's democracy. Author will appear virtually, learn more: www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/events/money...
Today Law Forward is continuing our challenge to Wisconsin's gerrymandered congressional maps. We're arguing this anti-competitive gerrymandering case deserves its day in court before a three-judge panel. Democracy demands fair maps.
www.lawforward.org/wbl-v-wec/
www.lawforward.org/wbl-v-wec/
October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today Law Forward is continuing our challenge to Wisconsin's gerrymandered congressional maps. We're arguing this anti-competitive gerrymandering case deserves its day in court before a three-judge panel. Democracy demands fair maps.
www.lawforward.org/wbl-v-wec/
www.lawforward.org/wbl-v-wec/
We're sounding the alarm on what happens when you remove guardrails that prevent the ultra-rich from pouring millions into our elections. (1/3)
October 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We're sounding the alarm on what happens when you remove guardrails that prevent the ultra-rich from pouring millions into our elections. (1/3)
Law Forward is proud to represent Disability Rights Wisconsin in a lawsuit to ensure that the freedom to vote privately is available to every Wisconsinite. #DisabilityVotesCount #VoteDisability
September 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Law Forward is proud to represent Disability Rights Wisconsin in a lawsuit to ensure that the freedom to vote privately is available to every Wisconsinite. #DisabilityVotesCount #VoteDisability
Huge crowds at a terrific #LaborDay celebration at South Central Federation of Labor. Let’s continue to honor the contributions of workers & the labor movement all year round!
September 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Huge crowds at a terrific #LaborDay celebration at South Central Federation of Labor. Let’s continue to honor the contributions of workers & the labor movement all year round!
Labor Day is just around the corner, and here in Wisconsin, we are working to take back our rights! Last year, we got the anti-union Act 10 overturned in the trial court, but the case is now on appeal and the fight continues! Join us by subscribing to our newsletter today — www.lawforward.org
August 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Labor Day is just around the corner, and here in Wisconsin, we are working to take back our rights! Last year, we got the anti-union Act 10 overturned in the trial court, but the case is now on appeal and the fight continues! Join us by subscribing to our newsletter today — www.lawforward.org
On August 6, 2025, the League of Women Voters WI and democracy advocates from across the state celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the passage of the #VotingRightsAct in the Wisconsin Capitol. Law Forward staff counsel, TR Edwards, had this to say about the Act: (1/3)
August 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On August 6, 2025, the League of Women Voters WI and democracy advocates from across the state celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the passage of the #VotingRightsAct in the Wisconsin Capitol. Law Forward staff counsel, TR Edwards, had this to say about the Act: (1/3)
We are proud to stand with our clients as we continue to move forward!
August 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We are proud to stand with our clients as we continue to move forward!
We are excited to announce that Doug Poland has joined Law Forward as Director of Litigation. Doug, a renowned trial and appellate attorney who has played a key role in multiple successful challenges to Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative maps and other cases, co-founded Law Forward in 2020.
August 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We are excited to announce that Doug Poland has joined Law Forward as Director of Litigation. Doug, a renowned trial and appellate attorney who has played a key role in multiple successful challenges to Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative maps and other cases, co-founded Law Forward in 2020.
Good news – our lawsuit couldn’t start until we got a copy into Elon Musk’s hands. That has now happened, and our case is underway! 🧵
July 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Good news – our lawsuit couldn’t start until we got a copy into Elon Musk’s hands. That has now happened, and our case is underway! 🧵
A coalition of 100+ former judges is warning that prosecuting Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan would "establish a dangerous precedent that will chill judicial decision-making at every level" and threaten judicial independence nationwide. www.lawforward.org/dismiss-char...
June 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A coalition of 100+ former judges is warning that prosecuting Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan would "establish a dangerous precedent that will chill judicial decision-making at every level" and threaten judicial independence nationwide. www.lawforward.org/dismiss-char...
Every party should be free to nominate the candidates of their choice.
April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Every party should be free to nominate the candidates of their choice.
Two weeks ago, Wisconsinites made their voices heard.
And thanks to our trusted elected officials, the election was safe, secure, and certified.
And thanks to our trusted elected officials, the election was safe, secure, and certified.
April 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Two weeks ago, Wisconsinites made their voices heard.
And thanks to our trusted elected officials, the election was safe, secure, and certified.
And thanks to our trusted elected officials, the election was safe, secure, and certified.
We joined law firms across the country in filing an amicus brief today in Perkins Coie v. USDOJ, asking the court to grant the motion for a permanent injunction of the March 6, 2025 Executive Order that is a violation of First, Fifth, & Sixth Amendment guarantees: www.lawforward.org/perkins-coie...
April 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We joined law firms across the country in filing an amicus brief today in Perkins Coie v. USDOJ, asking the court to grant the motion for a permanent injunction of the March 6, 2025 Executive Order that is a violation of First, Fifth, & Sixth Amendment guarantees: www.lawforward.org/perkins-coie...
Our General Counsel @jeffmandell.bsky.social will be on "Here and Now" on @pbs.org Wisconsin at 7:30 tonight to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate! www.pbs.org/show/here-an...
March 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our General Counsel @jeffmandell.bsky.social will be on "Here and Now" on @pbs.org Wisconsin at 7:30 tonight to talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate! www.pbs.org/show/here-an...
Happy birthday to Wisconsin's constitution and the freedoms it protects!
Here's to another 177 years of protecting and expanding voting rights. 🍻
Here's to another 177 years of protecting and expanding voting rights. 🍻
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy birthday to Wisconsin's constitution and the freedoms it protects!
Here's to another 177 years of protecting and expanding voting rights. 🍻
Here's to another 177 years of protecting and expanding voting rights. 🍻
The right to vote is absolutely fundamental in our democracy. It is the cornerstone of our entire system of governance—which Lincoln famously defined as one “of the people, by the people, for the people.”
March 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The right to vote is absolutely fundamental in our democracy. It is the cornerstone of our entire system of governance—which Lincoln famously defined as one “of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed Brown v. WEC on standing - but the opinion contained no mention of how this lawsuit sought to curtail fundamental voting rights in Wisconsin.
February 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed Brown v. WEC on standing - but the opinion contained no mention of how this lawsuit sought to curtail fundamental voting rights in Wisconsin.
This lawsuit openly targeted Racine's efforts to make voting more accessible, and the Court was right to toss it.
February 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This lawsuit openly targeted Racine's efforts to make voting more accessible, and the Court was right to toss it.
Presidents swear an oath to faithfully execute the laws of our nation. When they break that oath, it's up to us - we, the people - to hold them accountable.
February 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Presidents swear an oath to faithfully execute the laws of our nation. When they break that oath, it's up to us - we, the people - to hold them accountable.