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 Andrew Christman serves as President-Elect of the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF). WEJF supports legal aid organizations that provide free legal help to low-income and vulnerable Wisconsinites.
- Attorney Steve Szymanski is a Zoological Society Associate Board Member, the nonprofit arm dedicated to supporting the Milwaukee County Zoo through fundraising, education, conservation, and community engagement.
- Attorney Dave Westrup is a member of the Board of Directors for Latino Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Hispanic cultural arts programming.
- Attorney John Pinzl draws upon his passion for books, reading, and writing as an avid volunteer and supporter of the Madison Public Library Foundation. He currently serves as a member of the Library’s Ex Libris Planning and Donor Development Committees. The Foundation raises funds to enhance and expand the city’s library services—bridging the gap between public funding and the innovative programs, resources, and experiences libraries provide to the community.
- Attorney Tom Moniz is the Founder and Member of the Board of Directors of First We Live Foundation, Inc. First We Live supports and cultivates access to integrated mental health programs and services for those who encounter societal barriers in identifying and attending to their mental health needs, especially youth and those engaged in helping professions. Tom is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area.
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:
- Best Buddies Wisconsin
- Centro Legal
- Discovery World
- Downtown Madison, Inc.
- Ducks Unlimited
- Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
- Elmbrook Humane Society
- Eviction Defense Project
- First We Live Foundation, Inc.
- Froedtert Hospital Foundation
- Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation
- Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation
- Greater Green Bay Chamber
- History Museum at the Castle
- i.c. stars
- Jewish Family Services
- Latino Arts, Inc.
- Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
- Madison Public Library Foundation
- 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)
- Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Pablo Center at the Confluence
- Project Return
- Radio Milwaukee
- REACH, Inc.
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
- Sojourner Family Peace Center
- St. Joan Antida High School
- Tall Pines Conservancy
- United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF)
- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
- Waukesha County Business Alliance
- Wildlife In Need Center
- Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women, Inc. (WCREW)
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund
- Wisconsin Policy Forum
- WMSE 91.7
- The Women’s Center (Waukesha)
- Zoological Society of Milwaukee County