The mission of the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council is to promote fairness and equity in Wisconsin’s civil justice system, with the ultimate goal of making Wisconsin a better place to work and live. WCJC achieves this objective through policy development and legislative lobbying. WCJC’s positions are set by its board, consisting of representatives from Wisconsin’s leading business and professional organizations.

The WCJC Appellate Program monitors Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court decisions that impact the business community. On certain vital cases, WCJC will file amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs. WCJC also publishes a Guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation, which highlights the most important business-related decisions issued by the court.

Contributions to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, a 501(c)(6) organization, are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

Officers

President—Bill G. Smith
State Director
National Federation of Independent Business

Vice President—Scott Manley
Executive Vice President, Government Relations
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

Treasurer—Andrew Franken
President
Wisconsin Insurance Alliance

Secretary—Brad Boycks
Executive Director
Wisconsin Builders Association

Board Members

Kelly Tourdot
President
Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin

Jason Culotta
President
Midwest Food Products Association

William Sepic
President
Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association

Rose Oswald Poels
President/CEO
Wisconsin Bankers Association

Chad Zuleger
Director of Government Affairs
Wisconsin Dairy Business Association

Nicole Marklein
Past President
Wisconsin Defense Counsel

Matthew Hauser
President/CEO
Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association

Eric Borgerding
President/CEO
Wisconsin Hospital Association

Mark Grapentine
Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer
Wisconsin Medical Society

Neal Kedzie
President
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association

Kristine Hillmer
President and CEO
Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Staff

Lawyers and lobbyists from the Hamilton Consulting Group support the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council under the direction of its officers and board.

R.J. Pirlot—Executive Director

Contact Us

For questions regarding these initiatives or further information about the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, contact R.J. Pirlot or call: (608) 258-9506.