Empowering Everyday Americans

NEW | WILL Client Recognized at Congressional Press Conference

Last Thursday, in Washington, D.C., Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy commended WILL and its client, Fred Luehrs, for standing up to the Biden Administration’s new ESG rule.

Speaker McCarthy said, "I commend the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty for taking a strong stance in defense of liberty and the rule of law by empowering everyday Americans like Fred to stand up for what’s right."

Fred Luehrs from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a maintenance supervisor at Petron Corporation who just wants to keep politics out of his 401(k). He’s suing the Biden Administration for creating a new rule that governs investments in favor of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects.

“That’s why I have retained counsel with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty—to sue the Biden Administration over this new, lawless ESG rule. It’s why I am here today to speak about the great work that is happening right here in Congress.” – WILL Client, Fred Luehrs

WILL Associate Counsel, Kate Spitz, with Fred Luehrs, celebrating the bipartisan resolution condemning the ESG Rule.

Watch our client's speech! To read more and view other pictures from the event, click here.

SAVE THE DATE | WILL's Annual Celebration, Featuring Kimberly Strassel

WILL is honored to announce renowned writer, and Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member, Kimberly Strassel as this year’s keynote speaker for the Annual Celebration. WILL’s Annual Celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. 

WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg, said, “Kim Strassel will bring a unique perspective to the event as our keynote speaker. This year’s celebration will commemorate WILL’s ground-breaking efforts in defense of liberty, freedom, and the rule of law. WILL is in a state of growth; and we are proud to continue our efforts, and anticipate even bigger fights ahead.” 

Tickets go on sale June 1st, 2023, and we expect another sold out event! 

WEBINAR | Risky Business: How ESG Regulations Are Endangering Americans' Retirement Savings

Should your retirement account be subjected to the political aims of the people managing your funds? Thanks to a new Biden Administration rule, they could be.

WILL Associate Counsel, Kate Spitz, will discuss the latest issues involving ESG regulations—as well as WILL’s federal lawsuit on behalf of two retirement plan participants against the Biden Administration, to stop the politicization of hardworking Americans' retirement savings. Sign up for this informative webinar that will be held on March 23rd, 2023, at 11 AM CST.

OP-ED | "Segregation Forever"

"Our public schools must treat every student fairly, regardless of race, and strive to equip all students for success," wrote WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, and Associate Counsel, Cory Brewer. Learn how the Biden Administration urges states to impose race-based practices in schools in the American Mind.

OP-ED | Lucas Vebber and Dan Adams: Wisconsin's criminal justice system is buckling

WILL's very own Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, wrote with Criminal Defense Attorney, Dan Adams, in the Wisconsin State Journal about the state's overburdened judicial system.

"So even though we come from vastly different political backgrounds, we are both part of the effort to adequately fund our judicial system... this includes giving courts the funding and support staff they need to effectively operate. This will ensure that district attorneys throughout Wisconsin have the ability to hire and retain high-quality prosecutors."

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