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Leigha Pertz

Head Law Clerk

leigha@schiffmanfirm.com

Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Juris Doctor Candidate, Expected Graduation May 2025

Activities:

  • National Trial Competition Team (Fall 2023-Present)
  • Criminal Law Society (Fall 2022-Present)
  • Sports and Entertainment Law Society (Fall 2022-Present)

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, August 2021

GPA: 4.0 Major/3.38 Cumulative

Honors:

  • Dean’s List- Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (2020)
  • Dean’s List- College of General Studies (2020-2021)

Activities:

  • Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh (2022-Present)
  • LSAT Unplugged Teaching Assistant (2021-2022)
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Daniel S. Schiffman, a partner at Schiffman Firm, is a litigator who practices primarily in the fields of personal injury, product liability, and business litigation. Attorney Schiffman is licensed to practice law in all Pennsylvania state courts (60 judicial districts) and all three of Pennsylvania’s federal district courts.

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