Leah A. Schleicher
[Leah is] a steadfast and dedicated leader who continues to be an important advisor and supporter of DVLC.
CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) May 12, 2014
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is pleased to announce that Leah A. Schleicher, a partner in the Real Estate practice group, was honored by the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC) of Chicago with its 2014 “Champion of Justice Award.” DVLC is a nonprofit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence in Cook County, Illinois, by providing free legal services to those who cannot afford to represent themselves. Schleicher was honored at DVLC’s annual fundraiser on May 1, 2014.
“[Leah is] a steadfast and dedicated leader who continues to be an important advisor and supporter of DVLC,” said Margaret Duval, executive director of DVLC. Schleicher served on the board of directors for DVLC from 2007-2013 and as board president for two terms.
In Schleicher’s speech, she praised the work of DVLC attorneys. “They devote their careers not to helping their clients make money or avoid or mitigate financial risk – they help their clients be safe from violence,” said Schleicher. She also encouraged the legal community to find ways to support DVLC and its mission of keeping families safe, through donations, understanding the impact of domestic violence on the community, participating in the pro bono program, and by spreading the word about DVLC and its work.
Schleicher also serves as a member of the board of directors of Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW), a leader in finding permanent solutions to homelessness. Neal Gerber Eisenberg recently hosted a Charity Spring Fling: Cocktail Party and Shopping Bazaar event, with the firm donating a portion of all sales from the event in addition to the firm’s charitable contribution to HOW.
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