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Carla Laroche is the Felder-Fayard Associate Professor of Law at Tulane University School of Law and an affiliated faculty member at The Murphy Institute. Her academic career includes roles at Washington & Lee University School of Law and Florida State University College of Law, where she founded clinics addressing civil rights, racial justice, and gender equity. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School, an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, and an A.B. in History with a Women and Gender Studies certificate from Princeton University.
Education:
- A.B., Princeton University, History (2006)
- MPP, Harvard Kennedy School, International and Global Affairs (2012)
- J.D., Columbia Law School (2012)
Research Interests:
Professor Laroche’s work focuses on systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities, particularly Black women, in legal systems. Her scholarship addresses voter suppression, parental rights of incarcerated mothers, and the intersection of race, gender, and criminal law. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal analysis with policy advocacy and community engagement.
Awards:
- National Bar Association 40 Under 40 (2017)
- American Bar Association On the Rise Top 40 Young Lawyer (2017)
- Gordon Gamm Faculty Scholar (2024-25)
Professional Contributions:
She co-chaired the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s Women in Criminal Justice Task Force and has served on boards of national organizations like the ABA Center for Human Rights. Her advocacy includes reforming Florida’s voting restoration policies and supporting reentry initiatives through clinics like the Collateral Consequences Project.
Current Projects:
Includes works-in-progress on ‘Voter Emancipation in Slavery’s Afterlife’ and ‘Family Legal Fiction,’ exploring legal frameworks perpetuating systemic inequities.
