Leanne T. Hay

Assistant: Gail Toloumu
602-271-7755,  glt@bowwlaw.com

Leanne is an associate attorney at Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson. She joined the firm as a law clerk in 2019 and began as an associate in 2020.  She focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and represents healthcare providers both in litigation, up to and including trial and arbitration, and before various professional and licensing boards.

Before law school, Leanne graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology while also working as a licensed pharmacy technician. Leanne’s background in healthcare gives her a unique perspective defending medical providers.

During law school, Leanne served as the Senior Note & Comment Editor on the Jurimetrics Editorial Board, earning her the Outstanding Mentor Award. During her tenure, she authored and published an article discussing litigation involving off-label uses of medical devices. She was a member of the Jessup Moot Court, where she earned multiple Top Speaker Awards, including at both Regional and World Championships. She also interned for a Federal District Court judge, the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, and the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. She graduated cum laude in 2020 as an O’Connor Honors Merit Scholar.

Leanne is also passionate about giving back to the community and is proud to be spearheading an effort to provide pro bono name changes to members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also represents the firm on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel.