Skip Navigation Email Sign-up Contact Us Connect With Us Search HOME OUR PEOPLE OUR SERVICES EVENTS LEGAL NEWS ABOUT THE FIRM CAREERS Home Community Involvement Community Involvement 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. von Briesen attorneys are known in the community as leaders who possess the perseverance and commitment to make a difference. 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 John Rubin serves on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Personnel Committee for RUACH, a non-profit organization bringing arts and music opportunities to underserved communities in the Greater Milwaukee area. With a unique commitment to Jewish values and the rich cultural diversity of the Sherman Park neighborhood, RUACH’s performances, classes and other innovative programs brings out the creative potential in all whom it encounters. Attorney Megan Jerabek is a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Chairperson of the Membership and Marketing Committee for Downtown Madison, Inc., a member organization that works to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant downtown. Attorney Melanie Persich serves on the planning committee for the annual gala for Centro Legal, a local non-profit organization that handles family law and criminal misdemeanor defense cases. In addition she serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation, the foundation performs and carries out charitable and education functions and purposes of the Milwaukee Bar Association. 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: Acts Housing Badger Childhood Cancer Network Best Buddies Wisconsin Bethesda Lutheran Communities Boys & Girls Clubs of Oshkosh Centro Legal Community Memorial Foundation Cream City Foundation Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, Inc. Discovery World Downtown Madison, Inc. Ducks Unlimited Elmbrook Humane Society Eviction Defense Project Froedtert Hospital Foundation i.c. stars Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Madison Symphony Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Bar Association Milwaukee Film Festival Milwaukee Public Radio Milwaukee Riverkeeper New North, Inc. Olbrich Botanical Gardens Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Overture Center for the Arts The Pabst Theater Radio Milwaukee RUACH St. Joseph's Community Foundation Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) for the Fox Valley Chapter Tall Pines Conservancy United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Wildlife In Need Center Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Wisconsin Humane Society Wisconsin Policy Forum Zoological Society of Milwaukee County Industry Leader von Briesen has transformed the traditional law firm into a modern platform for legal innovation. We combine our industry leading expertise with innovative technology and a creative approach to problem-solving to generate game-changing advantages for our progressive clients. Milwaukee’s Coolest Offices von Briesen & Roper is one of “Milwaukee’s Coolest Offices” - click the link below to learn more about why the Milwaukee Business Journal gave von Briesen this honor. LEARN MORE MILWAUKEE 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1000 Milwaukee, WI 53202 tel: 414.276.1122 fax: 414.276.6281 Click here for other locations EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP FIRST NAME* LAST NAME* EMAIL ADDRESS* * required ©2021 von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Site Terms Privacy and ADA Policy Site Map