Donna Ruthe Lenhoff

Background

Lenhoff, Donna Ruthe was born on April 18, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Hyman and Alice Richman (Berkin) Lenhoff.

Education

Bachelor, University of Chicago, 1972; Juris Doctor, University of Pennsylvania, 1976.

Career

Trial attorney, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1976-1978; staff attorney, Women's Legal Defense Fund, Washington, 1978-1982; director for legal policy and programs, Women's Legal Defense Fund, Washington, 1983-1991; general counsel, director work and family programs, Women's Legal Defense Fund, Washington, since 1991. Member board advisors The American University Journal of Gender & Law. Speaker and presenter in field.

Achievements

• Donna Ruthe Lenhoff has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors My Sister's Place, Washington, 1977-1979. Founder, member, board directors Coalition for Reproductive Rights of Workers, 1979-1981. Commission on public service activities District of Columbia Bar, 1980-1982.

Founder, board directors National Committee on Pay Equity, 1980-1982.

Connections

Married Michael Faraday Jacobson, September 3, 1989. Children: Sonya Jeanette Lenhoff Jacobson.

Father:

Joseph Hyman Lenhoff

Mother:

Alice Richman (Berkin) Lenhoff

Spouse:

Michael Faraday Jacobson

child:

Sonya Jeanette Lenhoff Jacobson Lenhoff