Denver, CO, July 10, 2018 – The Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship Program began in 1994 with a grant to law student Althea T. Kippes, now an active AAJ member. Endowed through 2020, LFF has proudly recognized 27 outstanding recipients. The scholarship is awarded every year at AAJ’s annual convention to law student members on the basis of…
Miami, Florida, June 2018 – In the wake of changing immigration policies in America, the Leesfield Family Foundation continues its support of Americans for Immigrant Justice in their mission to promote and assure the respect and validity of our immigrant population with a recent contribution towards the Urgent Family Separation Fund. We commend their efforts in…
In 2018, the Leesfield Family Foundation continued its financial support to Lawyers for Children America (LFCA). We congratulate our friend Daniel L. Leyton and his dedicated colleagues who provide meaningful and compassionate legal representation to hundreds of children and youth who have been or are at risk of neglect and abuse. Established in 1995, LFCA…
Miami, Florida, May 10, 2018 – For the fourth consecutive year, the Leesfield Family Foundation has recognized the important work of Holly Zwerling, Founder, President and CEO of the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida. In 2010, Holly and six dedicated fathers organized Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida to facilitate involvement of fathers in their…
Miami, FL – On April 19, 2018 Lotus House/Sundari Foundation held its grand opening gala celebration culminating its “dream come true” project, the Lotus Village. The Leesfield Family Foundation and numerous supporters, community leaders and friends gathered to recognize the remarkable impact of Lotus House in South Florida. Over a decade ago, a group of…
Miami, FL, March 15, 2018 – The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment held its Peace, Harmony & Moonlight Party under the Stars at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, March 15, 2018. It was a magical evening and memorable event for its members and supporters. Dr. Jim Larson, Scientific Board Member, presented…
Since its inception, the Leesfield Family Foundation has been associated with local, national and international charities which protect and support less advantaged and economically deprived women and children. In 2018, the Foundation expanded its contributions and activities identifying the following organizations: Continued support: Lotus House/Sundari Foundation – funding the grand opening of the Lotus Village…
At the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Boston held on July 22, 2017, the Leesfield Family Foundation awarded its 26th and 27th Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarships to two highly qualified law students, Heather M. Schneider and Gina Rosemarie Simeone. Heather is a recent graduate with honors from New England Law|Boston. As the first…
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