Gladys Kessler (January 22, 1938 – March 16, 2023) was a United States district judge of the District Court for the District of Columbia.

Gladys Kessler
District of Columbia District Court
Born 1938 in New York, NY
Died 2023 in Washington, DC
FJC ID: 1270
- Gender
- Female
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Washington, D.C.1969–1977
- director of Office of Staff Relations, New York City Board of EducationSpecial assistant · 1968–1969
- U.S. Rep. Jonathan Bingham of New YorkLegislative assistant · 1966–1968
- U.S. Sen. Harrison A. Williams of New JerseyLegislative assistant · 1964–1966
National Labor Relations BoardAppellate attorney · 1962–1964
Appointments
1994–2023 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)Term ended: Death
Education
LL.B. · 1962- Cornell UniversityB.A. · 1959