Leslie Michaelson

Leslie Michaelson
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Angell Conwell
Duration	2010–2017 2019
First appearance	December 2, 2010
Last appearance	April 25, 2019
Classification	Past, guest
Created by	Maria Arena Bell, Hogan Sheffer and Scott Hamner
Introduced by	Maria Arena Bell and Paul Rauch Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith (2019)
In-universe information Other names Valerie Rogan Leslie Shelby Occupation Attorney Legal Counsel at Jabot Cosmetics Father Gus Rogan Mother Belinda Rogan Brothers Tyler Michaelson Husband Barton Shelby (2014–)

Leslie Michaelson is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Created and introduced by former head writer Maria Arena Bell, the role is portrayed by Angell Conwell, who made her first appearance on the episode that aired on December 2, 2010. Bell introduced Leslie as a high-powered attorney who would air on a recurring status. In December 2012, after two years on recurring, Conwell was placed on contract by executive producer Jill Farren Phelps however, was dropped back to recurring in August 2014, appearing until June 2017. Conwell made a guest appearance on April 25, 2019, to honour Kristoff St. John's character Neil Winters passing, as well as the actor's real life death.

Conwell described the character as "sharp as a tack" and "self-assured". Redaric Williams was later introduced as Leslie's younger brother Tyler Michaelson, and a story arc about their past occurs, revealing that their father Gus Rogan (Tony Todd) was wrongly convicted for the murder of their mother, Belinda, and they changed their names, originally being Valerie and Davis. Conwell's portrayal has garnered praise among critics and viewers; she is described as a "scene stealer", and has earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for her portrayal of Leslie.