$ 150-350 per hour
Dana Michele Leader
also known as Danni Leader
About Dana
Biography
Danni Leader (they/them) is a highly specialized advocate serving children and marginalized communities through an interdisciplinary background in law and social work. A Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS)—a distinction held by fewer than 1,000 attorneys nationwide—Danni focuses on cases involving dually involved and trafficked youth, with a particular emphasis on supporting queer youth and families.
Danni holds a JD and MSW from the University of Georgia and an MSEd from Old Dominion University. Their practice is defined by a holistic approach, seeking to Foster Forever Families through family formation and family preservation services.
A dedicated leader in the LGBTQ+ legal community, Danni serves on the Lambda Legal National Legacy Council, the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia board, and is the founder of the Phi Alpha Delta Lavender Chapter. Their commitment to excellence has been recognized with the Custer-Tuggle Award for Excellence in Family Law and a Justice John Paul Stevens Fellowship.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 6 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Leader Law LLC
520 W Ponce de Leon ave, #206, Decatur, GA, 30034
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Experience
Honors
2017
Custer-Tuggle Award for Excellence in Family Law, The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Founding Attorney, Leader Law
2022 - 2025
Child Attorney, Fulton County Office of the Child Attorney
2018 - 2022
Child Advocate Attorney, Dekalb County Child Advocacy Center
Associations
2024 - Present
Lambda LegalNational Legacy Giving Council
2021 - Present
Lambda LegalAtlanta Leadership Council Member
2020 - Present
Stonewall Bar AssociationBoard Member
Education
2019
University of Georgia
JD/MSW
Speaking Engagements
2024
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia - Pride Month Series
Pride Month: The Importance of Providing Resources
2024
National Association of Counsel For Children National Conference 2024 - Virtual Conference
LGBTQ Youth Under Attack: National Trends, Law and Policy Strategies & Resources for Advocacy
2024
National Association of Counsel For Children National Conference 2024 - Utah Onsite
LGBTQ Youth Under Attack: National Trends, Law and Policy Strategies & Resources for Advocacy
2024
Georgia Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
LGBTQ+ Youth Under Attack: National Trends, Best Practices & Resources
2024
Fulton Juvenile Court Improvement Series
LGBTQ+ Youth in Court: Foundational Information, Best Practices, and Special Concerns
2023
The Georgia Summit on Child Welfare
LGBTQ Youth Under Attack: National Trends, Law and Policy Strategies & Resources for Advocacy
2022
Lambda Legal in Atlanta Benefit
25 Years In The South
2021
Phi Alpha Delta Minnesota Statewide 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Series
Gender and the Law: Gender Neutral and Gender Inclusive Language
2017
CASA Training
Especially Vulnerable Children
Publications
2017
American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law
Tip Sheet for Supporting Family Reunification
2017
American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law
Resource Families Supporting Reunification
2017
American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law
Reunification Heroes: FosterAdopt Connect - Rapid Reunification Program
2017
American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law
Reunification Heroes: Jason Bragg
2017
American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law
Reunification Heroes: Teresa Anderson-Harper
Languages
English
American Sign Language