Raymond R. Carey, a partner in Foley's Government & Public Policy Practice and based in the Madison office, was director of the Wisconsin Assembly Republican Caucus before joining the firm. He assisted in developing the legislative agenda for the elected leadership, developed public relations strategies, advised on all legislative and political matters, and managed targeted Assembly campaigns.
Mr. Carey manages the public affairs practice in Wisconsin. In that capacity, he represents numerous corporate and nonprofit clients before the Legislature, the governor's office and state agencies in Wisconsin. His public affairs practice includes legislative lobbying, media relations, grassroots advocacy, rulemaking and agency procurement.
Mr. Carey has vast experience in the areas of regulatory and political law. He has advised numerous corporate clients on compliance with state and federal campaign finance laws and Wisconsin's state lobby law. He has represented clients before the Wisconsin Elections Board on enforcement issues. In addition, he has served on advisory panels for the Wisconsin Ethics Board and has conducted seminars for corporate personnel on compliance with the lobby law. In recognition of his experience, Mr. Carey has been Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.
Mr. Carey holds a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Prior to joining the Caucus, he was an attorney for Wisconsin paper companies, working in public affairs and administrative law. He also served for two years on the City Council of the City of Appleton, and was an administrative assistant to Rep. David Prosser.
(Also at Madison, Wisconsin Office)