LFF supports Yes Institute
Again, the Leesfield Family Foundation made a significant contribution to Yes Institute in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and will be attending the upcoming holiday gatherings.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya Angelou
May 28, 2014 Farewell to Dr. Maya Angelou, who passed away this morning in her North Carolina home at the age of 86.
Ira Leesfield was presented with the Citation of Honor award by the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida
May 22, 2014 Ira Leesfield was presented with the Citation of Honor award by the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida for his commitment and involvement to encourage schools across Florida to participate in “Fathers in Education Day.”
About Fathering . . . .
May 15, 2014 Having a father makes a significant difference in a child’s life. For years, research has shown that fathers strengthen the social, emotional, language and cognitive development when involved in all aspects of raising a child.
It’s been a productive and exciting 2014, so far at LFF.
Apr. 11, 2014 It has been a productive and exciting 2014, so far. We continue to dedicate considerable resources to the underprivileged by supporting local and national organizations such as the Clinton Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Museum of Florida, among others. Our emphasis on protecting children and feeding the elderly is an…
LFF announces recipient of the 2014 Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship
The Leesfield Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Brenda Kathurima is the 2014 recipient of the Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded every year since 1994, recognizing law students who exemplify a high commitment to trial advocacy and public justice. Born in Kenya and fluent in Swahili, Brenda is the 23rd…
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…
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 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,