Leslie litigates complex civil disputes, primarily arising from business transactions or out of the application of environmental laws and regulations.  She has substantial experience litigating contract and statutory interpretations, commercial class actions, constitutional takings clause claims, environmental cleanups under the federal Superfund Act, and the enforceability of non-competition agreements.

Leslie takes matters to administrative hearing, arbitration, and trial, but also values strategically-timed settlement.  In addition to trial appearances, Leslie has established appellate experience, having argued to the Washington Court of Appeals and briefed issues—including issues of first impression—to all levels of the Washington courts, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Prior to earning her law degree, Leslie obtained seven years of land use planning experience in local government. In addition to her litigation practice, Leslie's prior municipal experience now translates to her representation of several Washington special purpose districts, including water and sewer districts and ports.

Leslie co-chairs Short Cressman's Commercial and Appellate Litigation Group, serves on the firm's Marketing and Media Committee, and is the author of the firm's Jurisdiction blog and Unfair Business Practices blog.

Washington Law & Politics magazine has selected Leslie as a "Rising Star" for five consecutive years, from 2008 through 2012.  She is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon.