Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Kathryn A. Keppel has been elected President of the Board of Directors for the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter. Keppel will serve in her role for a two-year term.

As President, Keppel will function as the liaison between the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter and the National Association, insuring that the Chapter operates within the policies and guidelines set forth on both the local and national levels. Additionally, Keppel will preside over all board meetings and will appoint all committee chairpersons.

Keppel has been a part of the ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter for over 20 years, serving as a volunteer, member of the Evening of Hope planning committee, editor and contributor to The Hopeline and in various other fundraising roles. "I am looking forward to serving the ALS Association in my new role as President and look forward to the helping the Wisconsin Chapter continue forging ahead as we work toward our ultimate goal of finding a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis," Keppel notes.