Leena is a litigator in Skadden's Chicago office. Her practice area spans general litigation issues, such as commercial litigation, investigations, and securities litigation. Pro-bono litigation is extremely important to Leena—she has represented pro-bono clients in immigration proceedings, prisoner settlement negotiations, and eviction hearings. Justice, equity, and mutual respect are forefront in Leena’s career.  

Outside of the law, Leena cares deeply about racial justice, refugees and immigration, the Deep South, poverty, and history. Leena is from Jackson, Mississippi but her roots started in Cairo, Egypt.