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Gladys Kessler

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Gladys Kessler served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jun 15, 1994. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Jun 15, 1994
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1938

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaWilliam J. Clinton · Jun 15, 1994 – Mar 16, 2023

Education

  • Cornell UniversityB.A., 1959
  • Harvard Law SchoolLL.B., 1962

Career

Appellate attorney, National Labor Relations Board, 1962-1964; Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Harrison A. Williams ofNew Jersey, 1964-1966; Legislative assistant, U.S. Rep. Jonathan Bingham of New York, 1966-1968; Special assistant, director of Office of Staff Relations, New York City Board of Education, 1968-1969; Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1969-1977

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