She specializes in all aspects of workers' compensation defense from case inception through trial , including 132a penalty claims and serious and willful misconduct claims. Previously, she practiced employment class action litigation regarding wage and hour and misclassification of employment status.Ms. Leslie earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, from which she graduated with honors.In her spare time, Ms. Leslie enjoys surfing, triathlons and the tasting of wine from the different California regions.