
Community Involvement
von Briesen attorneys are known in the community as leaders who possess the perseverance and commitment to make a difference.
The personable, caring culture of the firm is apparent in the way von Briesen employees give back to the community. Each year, employees support programs that make an immeasurable impact on local charities and organizations. Many of von Briesen's employees also volunteer their time and talent at the grassroots level to numerous local charities and organizations.
- Attorney Kelly Noyes serves on the Board of Directors for the Milwaukee Ballet. In addition to their performances and ballet school, the Milwaukee Ballet’s community engagement programs introduce ballet to audiences of all ages and abilities. Kelly’s personal connection to ballet and her passion for their work on stage and in the community is what inspired her involvement.
- Attorney Nancy Bonniwell is the president of Tall Pines Conservancy, a land trust that is dedicated to preserving the rural heritage of Northwestern Waukesha County by protecting remaining farmland, water resources and natural areas and open spaces.
- Attorney John Goller serves on the Board of Directors for Discovery World, a non-profit science and technology center located on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Discovery World focuses on technology and freshwater sciences and works with families and schools throughout the area to curate unique visits and experiences. They also are home to the S/V Denis Sullivan, Wisconsin’s Flagship tall ship.
- Attorney Megan Jerabek is the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, and a member of the Executive Committee and Inclusiveness Committee for Downtown Madison, Inc., a member organization that works to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant downtown. Megan previously served as the Chairperson of the Membership and Marketing Committee.
- Attorney Sumeeta Krishnaney serves on the Board of Trustees for University School of Milwaukee. She also serves on the Advisory Board and Executive Committee for Best Buddies Wisconsin, an organization providing programs for individuals with and without disabilities in Wisconsin.
The firm, along with numerous attorneys and staff, support financially and volunteer their time and resources to many business, civic and charitable organizations. Some of these organizations include:
- AbleLight
- Acts Housing
- Best Buddies Wisconsin
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Oshkosh
- Centro Legal
- Cream City Foundation
- Discovery World
- Downtown Madison, Inc.
- Ducks Unlimited
- Elmbrook Humane Society
- Eviction Defense Project
- Fondy Market
- Froedtert Hospital Foundation
- Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation
- Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation
- Greater Milwaukee Committee
- Greater Milwaukee Urban League
- History Museum at the Castle
- Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)
- HYFIN
- Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW)
- i.c. stars
- Jewish Family Services
- Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
- Madison Symphony
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Milwaukee Ballet
- Milwaukee Film Festival
- Milwaukee Jewish Federation
- Milwaukee Public Library
- Milwaukee Public Radio
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper
- NAIOP – Wisconsin
- National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Project RETURN
- Radio Milwaukee
- Ripon Main St. Inc.
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
- Siebert Lutheran Foundation
- Sojourner Family Peace Center
- St. Joan Antida High School
- Tall Pines Conservancy
- The Women’s Center (Waukesha)
- United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF)
- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
- Waukesha County Business Alliance
- Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
- Wildlife In Need Center
- Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women, Inc. (WCREW)
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund
- Wisconsin Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Wisconsin Humane Society
- Wisconsin Policy Forum
- WMSE 91.7
- Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation
- Zoological Society of Milwaukee County