Areas of Concentration. Leslie came to Drinker Biddle & Reath in October 1992 after serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable William D. Hutchinson in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Leslie joined the Private Client Group in 2002. Leslie’s practice is concentrated in estate planning and fiduciary litigation. Prior to joining the Private Client Group, Leslie gained Pennsylvania and federal trial and appellate court experience as a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group.
Educational Background. Leslie received her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in 1987, and graduated summa cum laude from the Villanova University School of Law in 1991. While at Villanova, Leslie was a managing editor of, and published author in, the Villanova Law Review and champion of the Reimel Moot Court Competition. She was also awarded the St. Ives Medal for graduating first in her law school class.
Professional Memberships. Leslie is a member of the Pennsylvania bar, and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She is also a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. |