Town Law
2025 Town Law Conference
Friday, October 31, 2025 | Virtual
Join municipal officials, attorneys, and town leaders from across Wisconsin for a full day of expert-led sessions on the most pressing legal topics facing towns today. Whether you’re navigating zoning laws, public records, or room tax regulations, this conference offers practical insights and legal guidance tailored to local government needs.
Conference Agenda
8:55 AM
Welcome
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM:
Wisconsin Public Records Law
Explore key concepts of Wisconsin’s public records law, including electronic records storage, retention, and access. Presented by: Assistant Attorney General Paul Ferguson, WI DOJ Office of Open Government
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Making Waves and Harnessing the Wind
Learn how to regulate wake boats and wind turbines effectively, with tips for drafting ordinances that stand up to scrutiny. Presented by: Attorneys Remzy Bitar & Benjamin Crockett, Municipal Law & Litigation Group, S.C.
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 1:55 PM
Towns Under County Zoning – and the Rezoning Process
Understand the rezoning process and how to align comprehensive plans and ordinances to preserve local control. Presented by: Attorney Rick Manthe, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
1:55 PM – 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Room Tax Basics: From Creation to Collection
Get a step-by-step overview of establishing and administering a room tax, including legal responsibilities and fund usage. Presented by: Attorneys Sean P. Griffin & Andrew J. Adams, West and Dunn LLC
Who Should Attend?
Sponsored by Wisconsin Towns Association, University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension – Local Government Education Program, and Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
