Maxine Eichner

Maxine Eichner is the Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Her primary affiliation is with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she conducts research at the intersection of law, family policy, and social justice. Her work focuses on how legal frameworks impact family structures and individual rights within liberal democratic societies.

Her research examines:

• The evolving legal definitions of parental rights and state responsibilities
• Feminist critiques of market-oriented family policies
• Legal protections for children and vulnerable populations
• The tension between individual autonomy and state intervention in family matters
• Gender equality in legal and economic systems

Eichner's scholarship demonstrates a consistent focus on how political ideologies shape family law, with recent work analyzing the rise of parental rights movements and their impact on minors' access to healthcare and education. Her articles frequently engage with historical legal developments while addressing contemporary policy debates.

While no specific awards or grants are detailed in the source material, Eichner maintains an active research profile through collaborations with scholars across multiple institutions. Her co-authored works address pressing issues including abortion legislation, gender identity rights, and the historical development of consent laws affecting minors.