Hugh Schlesinger

Hugh Schlesinger

Hugh joined Leonard Carder as an Associate in 2023. He represents public and private sector unions and is proud to support workers in their struggle for fair wages, safety, and control in their workplaces.

Hugh earned his JD at CUNY Law. While in law school, he advised tenants’ organization on legislative initiatives, served as a staff editor for the CUNY Law Review, and co-founded the CUNY Law and Political Economy Collective.

Before entering law school, Hugh worked as a labor organizer for six years, organizing workers in a wide range of industries.