Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Skip Keesal, A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact in Long Beach
Top leaders of the world have the exceptional simple habit of reading. Whether for enjoyment or enrichment, reading stimulates the mind and fuels creativity. Long Beach Leaders are Readers features leaders in our community as they share their recommended reads.
This month, we are honored to feature Skip Keesal, the driving force behind Keesal, Young & Logan, a prominent law firm with deep roots in Long Beach. Skip’s remarkable leadership is matched by his unwavering commitment to philanthropy, impacting countless organizations, from the Boys and Girls Clubs to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.
Skip’s contributions to the Long Beach community are immense. He has consistently risen to the occasion, supporting critical library programs through events like the annual Grape Expectations gala and offering his firm’s expertise to our Board of Directors. His dedication to giving back has been a cornerstone of his leadership, making him a vital part of the fabric that defines Long Beach as a world-class city.
Join us in celebrating Skip Keesal, a leader whose generosity and vision continue to elevate the Long Beach community.
The Education of a Poker Player
by Herbert O. Yardley
Meet Skip Keesal:
What made you choose The Education of a Poker Player as your book recommendation?
I read this book in High School which later helped me win enough money to buy my first (almost) new car using poker proceeds won during my first six months in the Army. As important as the poker wisdom was, so was the unique, interesting and fun stories used as the backdrop for the poker games which were the bases for the strategies applied.
About Skip Keesal
Skip Keesal is the founding partner of Keesal, Young & Logan, a distinguished law firm based in Long Beach. Renowned for his leadership and deep-rooted commitment to philanthropy, Skip has made a lasting impact on a wide range of organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs, Long Beach Cancer League, Steel Magnolias, and the Long Beach Public Library Foundation. His dedication to community service and his extensive contributions have earned him recognition as one of the “10 Most Powerful People in Long Beach.”
Skip also serves on the Board of Governors for Cal State Long Beach and the national Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls Club. Whether through his professional work or his philanthropic efforts, Skip continues to shape and support the Long Beach community with vision, generosity, and a passion for giving back.
Learn more about Keesal, Young & Logan on their website.
Find The Education of a Poker Player at your local library branch soon!