The Firm is deeply committed to supporting the democratic resistance movement in Burma, both domestically and internationally. Ms. Ressmeyer, a dedicated advocate for education and human rights, proudly serves on the Advisory Board of the Burmese Center for Community Education (BCCE) in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Each year, the Firm collaborates with BCCE to sponsor impactful initiatives, such as the five-day “Summer Freedom Trip” to Washington D.C., providing a transformative experience for twenty high school students. Later in the year, the Firm also supports the BCCE Winter School, which offers critical language and math training to 91 middle school children, empowering newly resettled refugee families to build strong foundations for the future.
As a research fellow with the Center for Constitutional Democracy in Plural Societies, Ms. Ressmeyer has contributed her expertise by advising and collaborating with the constitutional drafting committees of Burma’s federated states, advancing governance reforms and the rule of law.
Ms. Ressmeyer has worked on the front lines of humanitarian efforts, volunteering with relief teams to deliver essential supplies and support to those displaced by Burma’s ongoing civil conflict. Her dedication to alleviating hardship underscores the Firm’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in vulnerable communities.
Ms. Ressmeyer’s time in Burma has left a lasting impression, inspiring the creation of two powerful comic books by French writer Olivier Ferra: Karennis: La Rivière De L’Espoir and Karennis: Comme Des Ombres Sur La Terre. These works beautifully capture the resilience and hope of those navigating life amid the complexities of Burma’s civil conflict.