Frederick C. Leech

Partner

Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law, 1980, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, 1976, B.A., with high honors, Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Admissions / Qualifications

  • Pennsylvania

Fred is a member of the Financial Industry Group and the Practice Leader for the Investment Management Group. He has a wide-ranging legal practice, including providing regulatory advice to investment advisers. Fred has extensive experience in merger and acquisition activity in the financial services industry, including recent transactions contained herein.

Employment History

  • 1980 - Reed Smith

Professional Affiliations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

Civic and Charitable Affiliations

Fred is involved in numerous civic and pro bono volunteer activities. He currently serves as a board member of the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania and as a board member of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.

Interests

Fred and his wife, JoEllen, are lifelong residents of Pittsburgh and they have three children. He enjoys family activities, reading and a wide variety of sports.