Ira Leesfield
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Ira Leesfield, a well-known defense attorney, philanthropist and political donor, will be honored at a Friday luncheon hosted by Lawyers for Children America.

Leesfield will receive the 2018 Janet Reno Outstanding Community Partner Award at the John Edward Smith Child Advocacy Pro Bono Awards Luncheon. Newly elected Rep. Donna Shalala will present the award.

“Ira Leesfield is an attorney of the highest caliber who is committed to equal justice for children and other defenseless populations,'' said Carolyn Salisbury, director of LFCA, in a statement. “He partners with so many organizations in our community to ensure the protection of our most vulnerable citizens, following the tradition of the work of Janet Reno.”