William Murat

William M. "Bill" Murat (born December 4, 1957) is an American lobbyist, attorney, and Democratic politician from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He served nearly 20 years as to Tammy Baldwin (beginning while she was a ; 2001–2020). Before joining Baldwin's staff, he served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the Stevens Point area from 1995 to 1999, and served as district attorney of Portage County, Wisconsin.

Early life and career Bill Murat was born and raised in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School in 1976 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, earning his bachelor's degree in 1980. He immediately continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Law School, earned his J.D., and was admitted to the Wisconsin bar.

Murat climbed the ranks in the district attorney's office, and was appointed acting district attorney in June 1988 after the resignation of the incumbent, John Runde.

Personal life and family Bill Murat is a son of James L. Murat. Bill is the fourth generation of his family to work as a lawyer in Portage County. His great-grandfather, John A. Murat served 30 years as county judge (1890–1920).