MIAMI, FL – December 2, 2015 For the 19th consecutive year, the Leesfield Family Foundation awarded the Leesfield/FAWL Law Student Scholarship to Jessica Satinoff, a third-year law student at Florida International University School of Law. The annual scholarship luncheon took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami. Ms. Satinoff is the Executive Comments Editor…
“The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.” -Elie Wiesel; The Leesfield Family Foundation announces its partnership with OneOrlando Fund and the Dallas Foundation In an immediate response to the terrorist massacre in Orlando, Florida, the Trustees of the Leesfield Family Foundation announced their support of OneOrlando Fund, to assist the victims and families of…
During the past days, relentless rain and rising rivers have destroyed communities across southern Louisiana, forcing thousands of its residents to evacuate, leaving behind their homes and valuable belongings. Many are fortunate to have friends and families who were not affected and have offered a safe refuge, but there are others who have fled to…
This year commemorates the 25th annual American Association for Justice/Leesfield Law Student Scholarship. On July 23, 2016, during AAJ’s Annual Convention held in Los Angeles, CA, Chair Ira Leesfield presented the award to Estevan Fernandez, a first year law student at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA. It was Estevan’s law professor, John Nockleby, Director…
The Leesfield Family Foundation’s mission statement is “Generosity, Warmth and Reassurance” with an emphasis on supporting organizations concerned with women and children’s needs. This year, LFF announced its major grant to a unique organization located in Miami’s poorest neighborhood which serves as a safe haven to indigent women and children, providing shelter, education and resources…
For the past 26 years, the Leesfield Family Foundation has contributed to a number of causes through local, national and international organizations primarily focusing on women’s and children’s issues, youth activities and education. As we presently face an uphill battle with our nation’s immigration system, LFF is honored to support the very important work of…
On February 27, 2016, the Miami Children’s Museum held its annual “Be a Kid Again Gala” themed Miami Vice & Spice after the iconic TV series. The Leesfield Family Foundation was a proud supporter of the sold out event chaired by Michael and Paula Fay, honoring Merrett Stierheim for his decades of service and dedication…
MIAMI, FL – December 2, 2015 The Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) recognized Attorney Ira Leesfield, Managing Partner at Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. with the Honorable Theodore Klein Award at their 33rd Annual Judicial Reception and Scholarship Presentations event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami. This Award recognizes a lawyer or judge in…
The Leesfield Family Foundation was once again a “Key Lime Sponsor” at the Children’s Home Society “Claws for a Cause” dinner held on October 14, 2015, at the historic Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant on Miami Beach. Over 300 guests convened for the most important annual fundraiser. Trustees Ira and Cynthia Leesfield were honored to participate…
The Leesfield Family Foundation concentrates on local, national and international organizations dedicated to help the less fortunate, with a special emphasis supporting organizations concerned with children’s health, education and social needs. Most recently, LFF announced its community grant to Lawyers for Children America (LFCA), a non-profit child advocacy organization which provides pro bono legal representation…