Gregory E. Louis

Gregory E. Louis is an Associate Professor of Law at The City University of New York School of Law, specializing in business, nonprofit, and municipal corporate law, as well as contracts. He previously co-founded and served as the initial general counsel of Communities Resist, a civil legal services organization supporting low-income households and community-based organizations in Brooklyn and Queens through community lawyering and organizing. His work has included litigation and transactional support for tenant associations, housing cooperatives, and coalitions, alongside advising on nonprofit governance and compliance.

His research focuses on corporate and social power dynamics, particularly in relation to marginalized communities of color and immigrant populations. Notable publications include analyses of housing law, corporate governance equity, and regulatory enforcement. Prior to academia, he practiced corporate law at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and later transitioned to public interest legal work.

Professor Louis’s scholarly contributions span legal theory, urban policy critiques, and transactional poverty law. His recent articles explore intersections between law and social justice, including critiques of corporate influence on urban development and equitable legal frameworks for housing.

He holds no listed scientific awards but has authored numerous essays and editorials addressing pressing legal and social issues, such as Amazon’s impact on NYC’s working class and racial disparities in urban planning. His professional affiliations include the CUNY School of Law faculty and prior roles at Morgan Lewis and Communities Resist.