Leslie A. F. Calhoun

Obtained a successful settlement on behalf of an individual family in their fraud and embezzlement claims against a financial services company.

Representing a family-owned Tier one automotive supplier in a high-stakes wrongful termination case against an OEM.

Counseling and advising individuals and families regarding personal injury and contractual claims against private educational and day care institutions.

Representing owner of a 600-acre cattle ranch in Durango, Colorado in a nine year battle that has prevented state and federal agencies from constructing a highway through the ranch.

Served as National Discovery Counsel for Ford Motor Company in Explorer products liability actions, including personally managing approximately 100 products liability cases and successfully arguing numerous motions throughout the United States.

Obtained summary judgment and dismissal of fraud action against a major insurer.

After conducting focused discovery, secured favorable outcome in defense of a school district against claims of breach of contract.

Prevailed for a major oil company in an environmental class action lawsuit.

Experienced in handling "stand-up" litigation events, including depositions, trial court motion practice (including dispositive motions) and appellate arguments.

• State Bar of Michigan
• Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
• Detroit Association of University of Michigan Women, Member & Past Board Member
• Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

• Detroit Association of University of Michigan Women, Secretary 2006-2007
• Transportation Rides United, Volunteer

• ICLE: Introducing Evidence at Trial, 2007 Co-author: Chapter 15: Compilations and Summaries; Chapter 26: Entire Statement; and Chapter 59: Spoliation
• Wayne Law Review, Spring 2004 Volume 50 Note: Rethinking Juvenile Rehabilitation Techniques: How Failure to Modify Positive Peer Culture for Mentally Ill Youths Violates Title I of the ADA