Leslye Orloff

Adjunct Professor and Director, National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project, American University, Washington College of Law

Leslye E. Orloff is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in law and advocacy.

She holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from UCLA Law School, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Brandeis University, and has also studied at Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Leslye is currently the Director at NIWAP (National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project) and has previously served as the President at NIWAP, Inc.

Prior to her current role, she was the Vice President and Director of the Immigrant Women Program at Legal Momentum, formerly known as NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund.

Her past experiences include positions such as Director of the National Policy Program and Director of Program Development, as well as Director of Clinica Legal Latina at Ayuda, Inc.

Additionally, Leslye has worked as the Director and Clinical Instructor for the Latino Project at George Washington University National Law Center.

Early in her career, she served as a Law Clerk for The Honorable Gladys Kessler, Presiding Judge of the Family Division, and as a Legal Intern at Public Advocates, Inc.

Leslye E. Orloff's dedication to immigrant women's advocacy and her vast experience in various legal and program development roles make her a respected figure in the legal and advocacy communities.