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
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.
April 3, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents cQuant.io in Acquisition by Zema Global

Foley & Lardner LLP represented cQuant.io, an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies, in its acquisition by Zema Global, a leading provider of data management and analytics solutions for companies in the energy, commodities, and financial sectors.
March 4, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Tidemark in Growth Equity Investment in AgVend

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Tidemark in its growth equity investment in AgVend, a digital engagement platform for agricultural retailers.
January 15, 2025 Innovative Technology Insights

New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulations and Potential Fiduciary Implications

Fiduciaries should be aware of recent developments involving AI, including emerging and recent state law changes, increased state and federal government interest in regulating AI, and the role of AI in ERISA litigation.