Brown Fox's In the Community focus is a reflection of the firm's Character Matters foundation. The firm is dedicated to matters of injustice and positive community growth. Within the past five years Brown Fox attorneys have volunteered time in Dallas, Washington, D.C., India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo working on matters such as estate planning, homelessness, bonded slavery, corruption, and sexual violence. Our attorneys serve on boards or have dedicated time and resources with the following organizations:

  • Advocates for Community Transformation (West Dallas)
  • African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (DR Congo)
  • Children's Medical Center (Dallas)
  • Dallas United, the Dallas Chapter of Street Soccer USA (Dallas)
  • International Justice Mission (Asia)
  • March of Dimes, Breakfast of Champions (Dallas)
  • Red Balloon Run & Relay (Dallas/Plano)
  • Second Saturday (West Dallas)
  • Watermark Justice (Dallas & International)
  • White Rock YMCA (Dallas)

Please continue to visit the firm's In the Community page to stay up to date on the firm's external focus and pro bono initiatives.

Slideshow Image 3Partner Russ Brown speaking at ALARM/Shelter from the Storm women's conference in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Slideshow Image 5Dallas United, affiliated with Street Soccer USA, coached by Partner Adam Fox
Slideshow Image 62009 ACT Will Clinic in West Dallas
Slideshow Image 1Partner Russ Brown visiting girls' orphanage with ALARM in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Slideshow Image 3Partner Russ Brown  with little boy at Heal Africa, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Slideshow Image 7Russ Brown Assisting Client at ACT Will Clinic in West Dallas
Slideshow Image 6Dallas United, affiliated with Street Soccer USA, coached by Adam Fox


Team Brown Fox Prepares for October 22, 2011 Red Balloon Run & Relay Benefitting Children's Medical Center of Dallas

Slideshow Image 8 September 5, 2011 - For the second year in a row, the law firm of Brown Fox Kizzia & Johnson PLLC will participate in the Red Balloon Run & Relay benefiting Children's Medical Center.  The event will take place on October 22, 2011, and will feature several competitive and "fun run" racing options, along with a host of family activities following the race.  Managing Partner Russ Brown also is a member of the Founders Board for the Red Balloon Run & Relay.  To learn more about the Red Balloon Run & Relay, or if you'd like to support Team Brown Fox, please click here.

Partner Adam Fox Working With Others to End Homelessness Through Sports

Slideshow Image 6 Spring/Summer 2011 - Nationwide more than 650,000 homeless persons have to live in degraded conditions on the streets or in parks – every day and every night. The national non-profit organization “Street Soccer USA” (SSUSA) utilizes the power of team soccer to improve the lives of the homeless. In January of 2011, Street Soccer USA added a Dallas team to the already impressive list of participating cities. Formed by Matthew Valentine and supported by volunteer coaches, like Adam Fox of Brown Fox Kizzia & Johnson, Dallas United's mission is to use a team platform to deliver a curriculum of job and life-skills training and other specialized services, ultimately connecting participants to jobs, education and housing. 

In the first nine months, Dallas United's players have joined together to form a team, practicing twice per week (some learning soccer for the first time); traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the Street Soccer USA Cup; and hung out with players from FC Dallas (including Daniel Hernandez and Brek Shea, pictured above). Although these experiences are significant, they pale in comparison to the progress and development of the lives of the players outside of soccer. Dallas United players have found new jobs, taken advantage of educational opportunities, and committed themselves to supporting their teammates. 

Anyone wishing to become involved with Dallas United should visit our page on the Street Soccer USA website at www.streetsoccerusa.org/teams/dallas, which also includes a link for joining the team’s fan club. Dallas United can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StreetSoccerDallas.

Managing Partner Russ Brown Returns From Second Trip to Meet with Lawyers in War Zone of Democratic Republic of Congo

Slideshow Image 7 May 2011 - In May, Russ Brown traveled to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo and worked with local lawyers on issues such as conflict resolution and leadership. The trip was part of a partnership between Watermark Justice and African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM). ALARM is an African led and African based organization that focuses on equipping African leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to truly transform their communities. ALARM operates in eight countries of east and central Africa, including Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

Russ dedicates a significant portion of his practice to faith-based, social justice initiatives and charitable organizations, including International Justice Mission (IJM), African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), Watermark Justice, Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT), and the Red Balloon Run & Relay (benefiting Children’s Medical Center of Dallas). Over the past three years, Russ has traveled internationally to work with attorneys on issues such as bonded slavery and child prostitution in Bangalore India, and to combat sexual violence and rape genocide in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.

To learn more about ALARM, visit www.alarm-inc.org or contact Brown Fox at email@brownfoxlaw.com.

 
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