Suzanne Friday joined the Council on Foundations in 2013 as counsel. Previously, Suzanne was a partner at Nauman Smith Shissler & Hall, LLP, in Harrisburg PA, where she was responsible for the firm’s Tax, Trust and Estates practice group. Suzanne has extensive experience representing nonprofit organizations including community foundations, charitable trusts, private and corporate foundations. She also served as in-house counsel for The Nature Conservancy from 2000-2005. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Suzanne earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Texas at Austin, a J.D. from Widener University School of Law, and an L.L.M. in taxation from Georgetown Law Center. Suzanne lives with her husband, Jerry and two rescue dogs and is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
