About
David N. Schleicher is the Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law at Yale Law School. His expertise spans local government law, land use policy, federalism, state/local finance, and urban development. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School (2004), M.Sc. from London School of Economics (2001), and A.B. from Dartmouth College (2000). Previously, he taught at George Mason, Georgetown, Harvard, and NYU.
Schleicher's research focuses on legal frameworks for urban governance and economic challenges in municipal systems. Key interests include fiscal federalism, housing regulation, and intergovernmental conflict resolution. His work addresses contemporary issues like budget crises, property tax reforms, and infrastructure funding.
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on governance efficiency and policy innovation, with recent works analyzing cost-of-living drivers and state capacity limitations. Articles frequently explore intersections of law, economics, and urban planning through empirical case studies.
Honors include the George Mason University Teaching Excellence Award and the endowed Walter E. Meyer Professorship. He co-hosts the legal theory podcast “Digging a Hole” and has contributed commentary to national media including The New York Times and The Atlantic.
