Building a Fair Wisconsin
Learn more about some of the issues we’re working on:
- » Protecting LGBT Couples: Learn about Wisconsin’s new Domestic Partnership protections and how Fair Wisconsin is working toward marriage equality.
- » Supporting Gender Identity & Expression: Find out more about Gender Identity and Expression, Wisconsin's discrimination laws, and how Fair Wisconsin is working toward change.
- » Focusing on Children & Families: Find state and local resources for LGBT families, learn about current issues, and find out what you can do to help.
Legal & Discrimination Resources
Fair Wisconsin makes an effort to keep a list of attorneys around the state who have made it known they welcome LGBT clients. Contact our office if you’d like that information or if you or your law firm would like to be included. Just send us an email or call 608.441.0143.
Think you experienced discrimination and want to know what to do next? Get the basics or learn about Wisconsin’s discrimination laws.
Wisconsin Legal Contacts
ACLU of Wisconsin: 414.272.4032
The ACLU cannot help every individual but may be interested in particular cases and/or may provide referrals to attorneys.
Milwaukee Bar Association: 414.274.6760
Wisconsin Bar Association: 800.362.9082
Wisconsin Equal Rights Division
Madison office: 608.266.6860
Milwaukee office: 414.227.4384
Download ERD pamphlet about sexual orientation discrimination.
Find out more about how to file a complaint.
Housing Discrimination
Tenant Resource Center: 608.257.0006, TTY 608.257.0143
Fair Housing Council: 414.278.1240, 877.647.3247
(assists with filing complaints)
Workplace Discrimination
9 to 5 National Association of Working Women: 414.274.0925 or 800.522.0925
(sexual harassment and workplace discrimination)
National Organizations
The following organizations cannot assist every person who calls but may be interested in particular cases and/or may offer local attorney referrals.
ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights Project: 212.549.2627
Lambda Legal - Midwest Regional Office: 312.663.4413
National Center for Lesbian Rights: 415.392.6257
Gay & Lesbian National Helpline: 888.THE.GLNH (843.4564)
Human Rights Campaign: 202.628.4160 or 800.777.4723, TTY: 202.216.1572
(Workplace Resources)