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Leila Sahar attributes her interest in the law to two lifelong passions: advocacy for others and problem-solving. “I have always had a calling to stand up for others,” she says. Sahar, a New Berlin native, attended Georgetown Law School. She started her career at one of the biggest law firms in Wisconsin, before deciding that it wasn’t quite what she wanted. “I wanted a boutique litigation firm, where I could have stronger relationships with my clients,” she says. “That drew me to Kravit, Hovel and Krawczyk.”
As an attorney in commercial litigation with KHK, Sahar represents businesses of all sizes and has been named a “Rising Star” by Wisconsin Super Lawyers five years in row. She is also the president-elect of the Milwaukee Bar Association, an organization that provides resources for lawyers, judges and others in the legal profession.
Outside of her normal caseload, Sahar represents survivors of domestic abuse pro bono. “The people I work with are taking action to walk away from terrible situations,” she says. “It’s very hard work at times, but it can also be incredibly uplifting.”
“I’m a problem-solver by nature.”
– Leila Sahar
Q&A
What brought you to Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk?
When I graduated, I started out at one of the largest law firms in the state. I had a lot of good experience there and great training, but eventually, I just wanted to scale down. I wanted to come to a boutique like Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk with a different culture, with more camaraderie with my colleagues and stronger relationships with my clients.
What do find most rewarding about your work?
Ever since I switched to Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk, I’ve been helping people navigate their toughest times. As a lawyer, you’re a compass in that situation. At a small firm, you feel that on a personal level, especially when you’re dealing with smaller businesses and individual clients. It’s really rewarding to guide people through these tough situations and help them achieve a positive outcome.
