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Cullen J. Werwie

Associate

Cullen J. Werwie

Associate

Cullen Werwie is a trusted advisor whose practice as a member of Foley’s Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Groups is informed by his previous careers in the health insurance industry and state government.

Prior to law school, Cullen worked as the director of operations for a health insurance company and for the State of Wisconsin. For the health plan, he directed vendor negotiations and contracting, managed the account retention team, and assisted with the restructuring of the company from a joint venture to a wholly owned subsidiary of a health system. During this time, he assisted in the negotiations of key contracts including an RFP that led to the selection of a new pharmacy benefit manager. While with the state, Cullen served as an aide in the Assembly, Senate, and executive branch, and as the Governor’s spokesperson.

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
November 19, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

Catching the Roth Wave: Payroll Pitfalls and Practical Fixes for the New Mandatory Roth Catch‑Up Requirement for Retirement Plans

Beginning January 1, 2026, age 50+ catch‑up contributions for “high‑paid participants” of 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b)...
September 25, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Riverwood Capital as Lead Investor in $180M Funding for AppZen

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Riverwood Capital as lead investor in the $180 million growth funding round for AppZen, the leading agentic AI platform for finance teams.
July 17, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

Tricky Compliance Issues for Companies When an Executive Terminates Employment: Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and Other Equity Incentive Awards

Executive employment relationships are rarely permanent. When an executive or other senior-level employee terminates employment,...
June 10, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Relevant Industrial in Strategic Investment by Fusion Capital Partners

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Relevant Industrial, LLC (Relevant), a leading provider of industrial equipment and engineered solutions, in the acquisition of Relevant by Fusion Capital Partners (Fusion) through a strategic financial investment. LKCM Headwater Investments (LKCM), a longstanding partner to Relevant, sold a majority stake in the company and reinvested as a minority stakeholder.
May 21, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

Common Mistakes and Practical Advice When Acquiring a Company with a 401(k) Plan

When acquiring a company that offers its employees retirement benefits via a 401(k) plan, a lot can go wrong and recent law changes and...
April 30, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Canopy in $70M Series C Financing to Accelerate AI Innovation

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Canopy, a firmwide operating system for accounting firms, in its $70 million Series C funding round.