Attorney Michael Li among experts to testify at redistricting public hearing.

Byline: Michaela Paukner, mpaukner@wislawjournal.com

Michael Li, senior counsel for the Brennan Center for Justice's Democracy Program, is among the experts scheduled to testify during a virtual public hearing about redistricting in Wisconsin.

The People's Maps Commission, a nonpartisan group charged with drawing new congressional maps, will hear a presentation fromLi onThursdaystarting at 5:30 p.m. The hearing will be about the 7th Congressional District, which encompasses northern Wisconsin.

Li's work for the Brennan Center concerns redistricting, voting rights and elections. Before joining the Brennan Center, Li practiced law at Baker Botts in Dallas for 10 years. He also served as executive director of Be One Texas, a donor alliance that oversaw investments in nonprofit groups working to increase voter participation in African-American and Hispanic communities in Texas.

Katie Fahey will also offer a presentation during Thursday's virtual hearing. She's thefounder and executive director of The People, an organization that works to...