Dorothy Alice von Briesen

Background

Briesen, Dorothy Alice von was born on September 1, 1912 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William P. and Eva (Pratt) Clark.

Education

Student, Cornell University, 1931. Bachelor, Northwestern University, 1935. Bachelor of Laws, University Wisconsin, 1937.

Career

Social worker Racine (Wisconsin) County Welfare Department, 1937-1939. Attorney Legal Aid Society, Milwaukee, 1965-1966. Public defender Children's Court Milwaukee (Wisconsin) County, 1966.

Retired, 1982

Volunteer attorney Milwaukee Bar Association, 1968-1981. Board directors Wisconsin Correctional Services, International Institute Wisconsin.

Achievements

• Dorothy Alice von Briesen has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member Milwaukee Young Women’s Christian Association, 1965 (outstanding achievement award, 1984), Milwaukee Psychiatric Services, 1966, National Council for International Visitors, Washington, 1980-1982. Wisconsin representative American Field Service International Scholarships, New York City, 1963. Vice president Milwaukee United Way, 1985 (leadership award, 1985).

President College Endowment Association, Milwaukee, 1985-1987. Member American Association of University Women (Service award 1989), Wisconsin Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association (Pro Bono award for legal service to needy, 1983).

Interests

• Travel, book reviewing.

Connections

Married Ralph E. von Briesen, June 10, 1939. Children: Richard, Mary, Katherine Chilton, Ann Lewis.

Father:

William P. Clark

Mother:

Eva (Pratt) Clark

Spouse:

Ralph E. von Briesen

child:

Richard Briesen

child:

Katherine Chilton Briesen

child:

Mary Briesen

child:

Ann Lewis Briesen