Background
Winner, Leslie Jane was born on October 24, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Harry and Julienne Winner.
Winner, Leslie Jane was born on October 24, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Harry and Julienne Winner.
Brown University (Bachelor of Arts, 1972). Northeastern University (Juris Doctor, 1976). Law Clerk to United States.
District Judge James B. McMillan, 1976-1977.
Clerk to presiding judge, United States District Court, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1976-1977; managing attorney, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, Charlotte, 1977-1981; partner, Ferguson, Stein, Watt, Wallas, Adkins and Gresham, P.A., Charlotte, 1981-1992; member, North Carolina Senate, Raleigh, since 1993. Member of advisory committee United States Court Appeals (4th circuit), North Carolina representative, 1989-1995.
President North Carolina Women's Employment Law Center, 1989-1990. Past chairman Mecklenburg County Dispute Resolution Center, Charlotte, 1985-1986. County member So.Regional Council, Atlanta, 1989-1994.
Trustee Temple Israel, Charlotte, 1988-1989. President Elizabeth Cmty. Association, Charlotte, 1980-1981.
Member North Carolina Association Women Attorneys (president 1982-1983, public service award 1985), North Carolina Academy Trial Lawyers (legislation committee), North Carolina Bar Association (litigation section county), Mecklenburg County Bar Association (grievance committee).
Married Kenneth L. Schorr, December 20, 1987. 1 child, Lilian I.