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Ira Leesfield's thirty-nine years in practice have been devoted to service in the cause of justice in Miami, in Florida as well as in the entire nation.Legal talents and accomplishments aside, Ira Leesfield's devotion to the betterment of others and his longstanding generosity to offer his hand in support of countless charities have defined an exemplar career.

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Since the early 1970's, Ira Leesfield has stepped into the local, statewide, and national legal community with one accomplishment after another. The biggest accomplishments however have been Ira Leesfields dedication to charities and humanitarian causes. His determination, generosity and forthrightness have consistently aimed at helping others and making a difference.Ira Leesfield dedicates a large share of his time and resources to making contributions to help the less fortunate among us. The Leesfield Family Foundation makes regular donations to local, national and international charities. Within the legal community, Ira Leesfield has made it a priority to award scholarships every year for the past fifteen years.

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Through the Leesfield Family Foundation, he has enhanced the lives of so many underprivileged throughout Florida and the World with donations and pledges of over $1 million in funding to numerous charitable organizations and foundations. Additionally, the Foundation endows two perpetual scholarships to minority law students and women law students through the Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship Program and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

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The Leesfield Family Foundation has made charitable contributions and donations to the following organizations:Women & Children:The Sundari FoundationThe Children's Home SocietyWomen in DistressSouth Florida Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaSummer Fun for KidsCharlee of Miami-Dade CountySan Francisco Child Abuse ProgramFood for Life Network HealthOrganizations:Baptist Health Foundation/Baptist Cardiac & Vascular InstituteNational Parkinson's FoundationThe Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationUniversity of Miami Sylvester Cancer CenterBrain Tumor SocietyMuscular DystrophyLa Liga Contra El CancerMarch of DimesHealthcare Dimensions HospitalAIDS Walk MiamiNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyJewish Causes:Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas GardensMilk and Honey Campaign - Jewish Community ServicesTemple Beth ShalomHolocaust MemorialNational Council of Jewish WomenGreater Miami Jewish FederationAnti-Defamation LeagueEducation:Florida Association of Women Lawyers ScholarshipLeesfield/ATLA Law Student Annual ScholarshipNard S. Helman Scholarship FundHarold Foster Memorial Scholarship at Nova Southeastern UniversityThe Dan Pearson Scholarship at the University of Miami School of LawThomas H. Henderson, Jr. Endowed Scholarship/University of AlabamaOthers:The Clinton FoundationThe Clinton LibraryLegal Services of Greater MiamiGuardianship Program of Miami-Dade County- Robert McClaskey Memorial Fund

MAKING a difference

The Leesfield Family Foundation is a not-for-profitfoundation designed to support organizations thatwork to enrich and enhance the lives of theunderprivileged throughout South Florida and theworld. Founded by Ira Leesfield, in conjunction withtrial law firm Leesfield & Partners, the Foundationhas provided funding to charitable organizationsthroughout South Florida. SCHOLARSHIPSMissionFAWLATLA

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MissionThe Leesfield Family Foundation supports a number of additional scholarship funds, among of which include the Harold Foster Memorial Scholarship at Nova Southeastern University and the Dan Pearson Scholarship at the University of Miami School of Law. Since 1994, the Foundation has also endowed the Leesfield/American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Scholarship to provide assistance to students who exemplify a high commitment to trial advocacy and public justice. FAWL

FAWL (Florida Association of Woman Lawyers) is a professional organization dedicated

to promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession. Its membership is

comprised of lawyers, judges, and professionals within the business community.

In conjunction with the Leesfield Family Foundation, Leesfield & Partners, P.A. is credited

as being the first law firm affiliate to fund a FAWL scholarship. This year marks its 15th

consecutive year of participation.

This scholarship is awarded to law students who exhibit the highest commitment to trial

advocacy and public justice. This year marks the eighth anniversary of the endowment

by the Leesfield Family Charitable Foundation to the Miami-Dade Florida Association

of Women Lawyers.

Doris Torres (second to left), a third-year law student at FIU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2008.Christina Anderson (left), a third-year law student at STU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2006.Christine Palin (middle), a first-year law student at FIU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2003.Doris Torres (second to left), a third-year law student at FIU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2008.Christina Anderson (left), a third-year law student at STU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2006.Christine Palin (middle), a first-year law student at FIU receives the Leesfield Family Foundation Law School Scholarship in 2003.ATLA

Ira Leesfield, founder of the AAJ (American Association for Justice / formerly known as ATLA)

Law Student Section (formerly ATLA), originally endowed the Leesfield/AAJ Law Student

Scholarship in 1994. It was created in recognition of AAJ Law Student members who exemplify

a high commitment to trial advocacy and public justice. Every year, the award is presented

t the AAJ Annual Convention, thus providing financial support to AAJ law student members

to attend the annual conventions.

"From the time we started our Classroom to Courtroom efforts in 1986, it has been remarkable

to see the accomplishments of AAJ law students as they enter the world of representing

injured clients. I am privileged to be part of this challenging experience," says Ira Leesfield.

The scholarship is available to first and second year AAJ Law Student Members.

The criteria for the scholarship are a statement of financial need; and a 500-word written

request substantiating the applicant's commitment to preserving the civil justice system.

For more information, please contact us online at info_leesfield.com

Ira Leesfield and Josephine Ko, recipient of the 2003 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship at the ATLA 2003 Summer Convention in San Francisco.Josephine Ko, recipient of the 2003 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship (Left), Ira Leesfield (Center) and Moses Kim, recipient of the 2002 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship at the ATLA 2003 Summer Convention in San FranciscoIra Leesfield (left) and Todd Walburg, recipient of the 1998 scholarship.Ira Leesfield (left), Marythea Irving (center), recipient of the 1995 scholarship, and Ann Richards, then Governor of Texas.Ira Leesfield and Josephine Ko, recipient of the 2003 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship at the ATLA 2003 Summer Convention in San Francisco.Josephine Ko, recipient of the 2003 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship (Left), Ira Leesfield (Center) and Moses Kim, recipient of the 2002 Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship at the ATLA 2003 Summer Convention in San FranciscoIra Leesfield (left) and Todd Walburg, recipient of the 1998 scholarship.Ira Leesfield (left), Marythea Irving (center), recipient of the 1995 scholarship, and Ann Richards, then Governor of Texas.

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