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Leah Fessler
J.D. Candidate at Yale Law School
Leah Fessler is currently a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Lewis J. Liman at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a position she has held since May 2022. In addition to her internship, she is also a freelance journalist and speaker, with experience that dates back to May 2015.
Fessler is actively involved in academic research at Yale Law School, where she serves as a Research Assistant for several professors, including Douglas NeJaime, Reva Siegel, and Michael Wishnie, since early 2022. She is also a Law Student Intern at the Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic.1
Her background includes a notable engagement with social and political issues, as evidenced by her public statements regarding the state of democracy and legal institutions, particularly in the context of the Supreme Court's decisions.2 This reflects a broader trend among her peers at Yale Law School, where discussions about the role of law and its impact on marginalized communities are prominent.
