Leah Fessler

Justice Catalyst Fellow, Attorney

2024 - Current

• Working to enforce incarcerated individuals' rights under the ADA and the Constitution in Missouri.

Law Student Intern, Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic

2022 - 2024

• Representing veteran clients in lawsuits concerning discharge upgrades and civil rights discrimination.

Law Clerk

2023 - 2024

• Exploring opportunities for funding affordable housing development within and beyond Connecticut.

Law Clerk

2023 - 2023

• Working with the Debtors' Prison Project and the Access to Justice Court Secrecy teams.

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.

Judicial Intern

2022 - 2022

Southern District of New York

Journalist & Speaker

2015 - 2022

• Freelance reporter for New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, and more.

Associate Board Member

2019 - 2021

Senior Investment Associate

2020 - 2021

• Invested in early-stage companies with a personal focus on empowering women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ founders.

Senior Manager, Editorial and Brand

2019 - 2020