Jeff Mandell

President & General Counsel at Law Forward

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

Jeff is a litigator with extensive trial and appellate experience in federal and state courts alike. In 2020, Jeff co-founded Law Forward, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, impact-litigation organization dedicated to defending and advancing democracy in Wisconsin. In 2024, Jeff left private practice and joined Law Forward full time.

Experience

  • Law Forward (Madison, Wisconsin, United States)
    • President & General Counsel
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Co-Founder & President
      Oct 2020 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Adjunct Faculty at University of Wisconsin Law School
    Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

    Co-taught class on Wisconsin Appellate Procedure

  • Stafford Rosenbaum LLP (9 yrs)
    • Partner / Co-Chair, Election & Political Law Practice Group
      Jun 2020 - May 2024 · 4 yrs

    • Partner / Co-Chair, Appellate Practice Group
      Jan 2017 - May 2024 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Partner / Co-Chair, Litigation Practice Group
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 · 6 mos

  • President, Madison Lawyer Chapter at American Constitution Society
    Aug 2016 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Associate -- Issues & Appeals at Jones Day
    Oct 2010 - Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 9 mos