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Leah BouquardLeah Angelita Bouquard

Leah graduated from Canisius College where she obtained a double major in English and History with a certificate for her concentration in Women's Studies. She pursued the dual degree program (JD/MSW) at the University at Buffalo and received her law degree and Masters degree in Social Work in 2007.

Prior to joining the firm full time as an associate Leah worked as a law clerk for Watson Bennett during law school. Leah also completed a number of internships during school including the Children's Legal Center, Volunteer Lawyer's Project, Neighborhood Legal Services and the Department of Social Services Adoption Unit. In these internships, Leah has focused in the following issues: custody, visitation, adoption and domestic violence.

Education:

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 2007
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, M.S.W., 2007
  • Canisius College, B.A. (magna cum laude), 2003

Admitted to Practice:

  • New York State, 2008

Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Erie County Bar Association
    • Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
  • Women's Bar Association of The State of New York, Western New York Chapter
  • Women Lawyers of Western New York
  • Minority Bar Association

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Email: lbouquard@watsonbennett.com

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