Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship re-endowed through 2020
During the AAJ Annual Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland, LFF’s Chair, Ira Leesfield announced the re-endowment of the LEESFIELD/AAJ Law Student Scholarship through the year 2020.
LFF is a proud sponsor of the Foundation for Foster Children
The Leesfield Family Foundation announced its support of the Foundation for Foster Children. An organization founded in 2007, the Foundation for Foster Children serves the needs of foster children in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties, Florida by providing opportunities that nurture their ability to succeed both as individuals and contributing members of the community. Whether…
LFF supports The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center
Ira Leesfield announced the Foundation’s support of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center in Durham, North Carolina in memory of his friend and colleague, Andrew L. Libo, who lost his fight against cancer at the age of 54. Andrew will forever be remembered for his fierce commitment to civil justice, but most importantly, as…
LFF joins the fight against Polycystic Kidney Disease
When a friend and colleague reached out on a fund raising request for the PKD Foundation, Ira Leesfield was immediately involved in the fight against Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). This life-threatening ailment affects 1 in 500 Americans, and it is the most prevalent genetic disease in the world. LFF is proud to participate in the…
LFF joins The Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida in support of the Fathers in Education Day initiative
Ira and Cynthia Leesfield are delighted to support the important work of their dear friend Holly Zwerling, President/CEO of Fatherhood Task Force, highly recognized for her dedication to increasing the involvement of fathers in children’s lives. Through her efforts, The Fatherhood Task Force, a nationally recognized organization, will be launching Fathers in Education Day, encouraging…
Honoring a dear friend, LFF announced its support of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
LFF announced its support of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (New York) in honor of a dear friend living with this debilitating disease for many years. Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson’s in conjunction with the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation will hold a fundraising event, “Celebrate Spring New York” to benefit advance research for the…
The Florida Association of Women Lawyers awards Ira Leesfield with the Miami-Dade Philanthropist Award
The Florida Association of Women Lawyers (Miami-Dade Chapter) presented Ira Leesfield with the Miami-Dade FAWL Philanthropist Award.
LFF announced its sponsorship of the Eileen G. Breier Scholarship Fund through the University of Miami School of Law
With great pride and fond memories, Ira and Cynthia Leesfield announced their support of the Eileen G. Breier scholarship at the University of Miami School of Law, endowed in honor of their longtime friend and colleague, the late Eileen G. Breier, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and highly regarded by…
LFF funds scholarship in Memory of Miami Attorney Daniel S. Pearson
Ira Leesfield presented a Foundation award to Professor Laurence Rose, Director of the Litigation Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law to help establish a scholarship in memory of Leesfield’s longtime friend and colleague, Daniel S. Pearson, whose lifetime of dedication to his profession and service to his community earned him a…
LFF joins the American Jewish Committee (Miami and Broward) in honoring Marty L. Steinberg
The Leesfield Family Foundation announced today its support of the American Jewish Committee in presenting the 2014 Judge Learned Hand Award to Marty L. Steinberg, Partner, Litigation Co-Chair at Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Aelrod LLP,