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From 1994 until 2002, Leslie was the chief marketing officer for Preston Gates & Ellis LLP in Seattle, and prior to joining that firm, spent six years as a principal shareholder in a public relations firm that is now part of Publicis Dialogue. She collaborated closely with attorneys, executives and partners to expand relationships and significantly build business. She led award-winning communications programs that were recognized repeatedly for quality and impact by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Northwest, and several graphic design associations.
Leslie is a founding member and the 2005 president of the Seattle chapter of the Legal Marketing Association, a board member of Leadership Tomorrow-Seattle, and a past president and board member of the local Public Relations Society of America chapter and several community organizations. She holds an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the University of Washington and a B.A. in international relations from Pomona College.
Leslie shares a passion with her clients: making a difference in their businesses and the communities around them. She contributes significant time and in-kind services each year to a variety of professional and civic organizations. Additionally, Leslie regularly speaks at conferences and attends professional programs that directly benefit her clients.