Background
Kessler, Lawrence W. was born on September 28, 1942 in New York City. Son of Leo and Agatha Kessler.
Kessler, Lawrence W. was born on September 28, 1942 in New York City. Son of Leo and Agatha Kessler.
Columbia University (Bachelor of Arts). Columbia University (Juris Doctor).
Bar: New York 1967, Ohio 1974, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit) 1968, United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York, 1968. Law clerk United States District Court, New York City, 1967-1968. Trial counsel Federal Defender division New York Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1968-1971.
Associate professor of law U. Cincinnati College Law, 1971-1974.
Associate professor Hofstra Law School, Hempstead, New York, 1974-1980, professor of law, since 1980. Director Hofstra Trial Techniques Program.
Assistant team leader Northwest Regional Intensive Program in Trial Advocacy, Ithaca, New York, 1977-1978, team leader, Hempstead, 1979, 80, 81, co-director, team leader, 1982, 83, 84, 85, team member, Gainsville, Florida, 1980, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985.
Vice chairman Cincinnati Environmental Task Force, 1972—1973. Chairman Tri-State Air Committee, Cincinnati, 1974. Board directors Assistance Center Long Island, Nassau, New York, since 1982, Long Island Advocacy Center, since 1984.
Married Bonnie B. Blankfeld Kessler, June 25, 1968. Children: Brett, Nicholas.