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JAMES A. BUCHEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC

 

Providing effective representation utilizing a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to advance policy agenda at the state and federal level.

 

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EXPERIENCED

James Buchen has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of public affairs, lobbying
and political action. His combination of legal, legislative and political skills makes him uniquely
able to effectively
influence public policy for his clients. His established relationships with
business leaders, elected officials, media professionals and trade association leaders can open the
doors to advance your agenda.

 

 

 

CREDIBLE

For over a quarter of a century, James was the business community’s preeminent advocate as Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the states most influential business association. In that capacity he managed the organization’s legislative, legal, political and communications programs. His current public affairs practice enjoys a strategic relationship with the Hamilton Consulting Group, one of Wisconsin’s largest lobbing organizations. James is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with degrees in history and law. He is a member of both the American and Wisconsin Bar Associations. 

 

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EFFECTIVE

James lead the lobbying effort on some of the most significant policy accomplishments of the last three decades. Combining coalition building, grass roots organizing, media relations and paid advertising he spearheaded efforts to cut taxes, reform regulation and reduce litigation. He also successfully managed an effective political action program that raised and spent more than $30 million over the last ten years to help elect pro- business candidates for governor, attorney general, supreme court and the legislature.