Matthew Schlesinger

Current

• Law Student at St. John's University

Past

• Issues Research Assistant at American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
• Law Office Assistant at Peer, Gan & Gisler, LLP
• Legislative Affairs Intern at United States Congress - Office of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)

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Education

• Saint John's University School of Law
• American University

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Connections

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Industry

Law Practice

Matthew Schlesinger’s Summary

Law Student at St. John's University School of Law.

Magna Cum Laude graduate of American University's School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC.

Both undergraduate and post-graduate work experience in government, law, and education policy.

Matthew Schlesinger’s Specialties:

Public Policy, Law, Education Policy, Secondary Education Methods, Government Relations, Politics

Matthew Schlesinger’s Experience

• Law Student

  St. John's University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

  1L
  Vice President, Education Law Society

• Issues Research Assistant

  American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)

  -- Wrote features for the AFT website
  
  -- Contributed to AFT “Tools for Teachers” pamphlets for distribution to local union leaders and teachers
  
  -- Researched issues and prepared memos for senior union staff
  
  -- Participated in educational policy forums and conferences
  
  -- Reviewed online educational services being considered for adoption/endorsement by AFT
  
  -- Created lesson plans for use by many of union's 1.4 million members

• Law Office Assistant

  Peer, Gan & Gisler, LLP

  (Law Practice industry)

  August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)

  -- Maintained extensive network of files and databases
  
  -- Communicated regularly with executive officers of prominent national labor unions
  
  -- Worked directly with attorneys to help prepare legal documents

• Legislative Affairs Intern

  United States Congress - Office of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)

  (Legislative Office industry)

  January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)

  -- Attended briefings/hearings and tracked issues, reporting back to legislative staff
  
  -- Maintained direct communication with constituents via phone calls, mailings, and leading Capitol tours
  
  -- Answered phones, sorted mail, and performed other assorted office tasks

Matthew Schlesinger’s Education

• Saint John's University School of Law

  Juris Doctorate , Law , 2009 — 2012 (expected)

• American University

  Bachelor of Arts , Political Science, Education Studies , 2005 — 2008

  Magna Cum Laude
  Dean's Scholarship
  Dean's List

  Activities and Societies:

  Delta Tau Delta, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, DC Reads Elementary School Tutor, Freshman Service Experience

Additional Information

Matthew Schlesinger’s Interests:

Politics, Law, Government, Public Policy, Education Policy, Writing, Tutoring, Baseball, Football, The New York Mets, The New York Jets, Hockey, Cooking

Matthew Schlesinger’s Groups:

Delta Tau Delta

•    Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
•    American University Alumni
•    Let's Go Mets
•    Linked American University Alumni
•    Delta Tau Delta - American University - Theta Epsilon Chapter
•    Oceanside High School Alumni, Oceanside, New York

Matthew Schlesinger’s Contact Settings

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