The Underline Welcomes Ira Leesfield to its Board of Directors

Friends of The Underline elected Ira Leesfield, long-time public safety champion and community service advocate to the Board of Directors during the March 15, 2023 Board meeting. Led by twenty-two of Miami’s philanthropic and corporate leaders, The Friends of The Underline Board of Directors is advocating for and delivering a 120-acre, 10-mile multimodal trail and…

Florida lawyers step up for Ukrainian relief

More than three dozen Florida lawyers, in cooperation with the Leesfield Family Foundation, have donated funds to relieve the suffering and dislocation of millions of Ukrainian families.  By providing food, supplies and support through the Foundation, these Florida Bar members have lifted the spirits and brought nutrition and hope to Ukrainian refugees and those who…

Trial Lawyers Step up to Meet Ukrainian Crisis

Led by AAJ life member Ira Leesfield, trial lawyers throughout the country have responded with humanitarian aid to feed and provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees and those remaining in the country. The Leesfield Family Foundation, chaired by AAJ Executive Committee leader Ira Leesfield, has pledged $250,000 in matching contributions to sustain and support the people…

Leesfield Family Foundation 2022

The Leesfield Family Foundation projects a busy innovative and helpful 2022, expanding its efforts for COVID relief and support to homeless South Floridians. With continued contributions and support for women and children’s efforts, the Foundation concluded 2021 with existing or new contributions to local organizations including: Baptist Health Foundation Susan G. Komen The Melissa Institute…

Leesfield Family Foundation 2021 – COVID and Post-COVID Relief

The Leesfield Family Foundation proudly announces its major 2021 grant to the Clinton Foundation in honor of President Clinton’s 75th birthday.   The first of three celebrations will take place this summer in East Hamptons.   Close friends of the President will celebrate his birthday and the decades of the Foundation’s success. Closer to home, continued grants…