BVSPCA event

^{Members of the MGKF team and their four-legged friends support community events,}^{including this 5K run/walk for the Brandywine Valley SPCA.}

Community Service

MGKF is known for its professional, yet down-to-earth and collegial culture. In addition to encouraging the professional development of our attorneys, technical consultants, and paralegals, we have a strong tradition of encouraging participation in environmental, energy, and other civic programs and community activities outside of the office.

The firm's professionals serve in many capacities such as adjunct professors at law schools; officers and board members of recognized environmental, energy, and community organizations; lecturers and course planners for numerous trial advocacy and other educational programs; and as elected and appointed governmental officials. MGKF professionals are active in the general community as well participating in sporting activities, theater and the arts.

Service Spotlight

Brenda Hustis Gotanda, LEED AP
Member, Kiwanis Club of Honolulu

MGKF Partner Brenda Hustis Gotanda recently joined the Kiwanis Club of Honolulu in support of its mission to improve the lives of children and strengthen communities. Founded in 1947, the Honolulu chapter of Kiwanis engages in community service projects and sponsors 7 Key Clubs and Circle K leadership programs for Hawaii's youth. Brenda has already participated in two significant club service projects - a water-aid station for the 2024 Honolulu Marathon and the Kūpuna Spelling Bee benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. Brenda shared, “I believe we all have a responsibility, or kuleana in Hawaiian, to care for and support our local community and it is a privilege for me to pursue that goal together with the amazing people of Kiwanis.”

Kiwanis Club water stop Gotanda volunteering at Honolulu marathon
Kiwanis at Honolulu marathon

To see our past service spotlights, click here.