Name:  Karen C. Lefton

Occupation: Attorney

Employer: Kastner Westman & Wilkins 

Name of High School: Copley High School, Copley, OH

Name of College: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio  (B.A.)

Name of College: Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio (MBA) 

Name of College: University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio  (J.D.)  

Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you:  Dolores Cannavo, first grade teacher at Rankin Elementary, taught me how to read, was loving and kind. 

What were some of your most enjoyable times in school: Graduations!

Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self: If you always do your best, it will be good enough.

Why are you supporting Project GRAD Akron’s scholarship fund: Everyone should know the joy of learning.

Favorite quote: If you’re the smartest person in the room, you need to go to a different room.