Leah Fessler
Justice Catalyst Fellow at MacArthur Justice Center Missouri
New Haven, Connecticut
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Work Experience
2024
Justice Catalyst Fellow, Attorney
2024
• Working to enforce incarcerated individuals' rights under the ADA and the Constitution in Missouri.
2022 - 2024
Law Student Intern, Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic
2022 - 2024
• Representing veteran clients in lawsuits concerning discharge upgrades and civil rights discrimination.
2023 - 2024
Law Clerk
2023 - 2024
• Exploring opportunities for funding affordable housing development within and beyond Connecticut.
2023 - 2023
Law Clerk
2023 - 2023
• Working with the Debtors' Prison Project and the Access to Justice Court Secrecy teams.
2022 - 2023
Law Clerk, Special Litigation Unit
2022 - 2023
• Legal research and writing advancing impact litigation concerning discriminatory municipal education, social security, and disability policies throughout New York.
2022 - 2022
Judicial Intern
2022 - 2022
Southern District of New York
2015 - 2022
Journalist & Speaker
2015 - 2022
• Freelance reporter for New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, and more.
2019 - 2021
Associate Board Member
2019 - 2021
2020 - 2021
Senior Investment Associate
2020 - 2021
• Invested in early-stage companies with a personal focus on empowering women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ founders.
2019 - 2020
Senior Manager, Editorial and Brand
2019 - 2020