Commitment to Community

Purpose-Driven Advocacy

At WH Burkley, we bring the same discipline, judgment, and accountability to our community work that we do our legal practice. Through WHBcause, we invest our time, resources, and expertise to deliver meaningful, measurable impact.

Our Commitment

• Targeted Local Impact – Supporting well-governed organizations with clear outcomes.
• Professional Engagement – Attorneys and staff contributing time, skills, and leadership.
• Enduring Partnerships – Focusing on sustained relationships over one-time giving.

How We Give Back

• Corporate Contributions – Targeted nonprofit support.
• Pro Bono Engagement – Delivering legal services to individuals and organizations in need.
• Skills-Based Support – Applying legal and professional expertise to strengthen partner organizations.
• Volunteer Engagement – Structured service opportunities.
• Matching Gifts – Amplifying individual giving.

Firm-Led Impact

Our professionals actively lead, serve, and engage with organizations aligned to our values—ensuring our impact is both personal and principled:

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh: “Big Brother” and Past President of the Board of Directors, 2016-2017 (Board Member since 2009), (Pennsylvania Big Brother of the Year in 2019).
• Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society | Member
• Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | Board Member
• Cleveland American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association | Scholarship Fund Trustee
• The Early Learning Institute | Past President and Board of Trustees Member