Lesley Muchow has been with NAR since May 2010, and was appointed General Counsel in March of 2023. In her role, Lesley oversees the NAR Legal and Library and Archives Teams and serves as General Counsel to NAR Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Delegate Body. Lesley is keenly focused on protecting and defending the association against legal challenges, protecting association assets, and supporting members and associations through the delivery of critical legal updates and resources. Lesley is originally from Upstate New York and received her J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law, as well as a B.S. and B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University.