JAMES E. HOUGH, president of Hough, Fassbender, Osborne & Associates, Inc., has been involved in representing clients before the Wisconsin Legislature and administrative agencies for over 20 years. His clients have included state and national corporations as well as statewide business and economic development organizations.

Jim has advocated for and lectured on significant reforms to Wisconsin’s civil justice system. He has played an active role in a broad range of public policy developments, including issues relating to taxation, transportation and the environment.

In addition to his lobbying activities, Jim serves as executive and legislative director for the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association, Wisconsin Economic Development Association, Wisconsin Court Reporters Association, and the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin.

From 1974 to 1977, Jim served as executive director for the State Bar of Wisconsin. From 1972 to 1974 he was engaged in the private practice of law in Madison, including lobbying on behalf of a number of statewide clients. From 1968 to 1972 he served as executive secretary for the Wisconsin Judicial Council. While in Law School, Jim also worked for the Wisconsin Legislative Council and upon graduation was an attorney and bill drafter for the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Jim received his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1967 and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1964.

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