Jade Craig

Jade Craig is an Assistant Professor of Law and Instructor at The University of Mississippi. She holds a B.A. in French from the University of Virginia (2006) and a J.D. from Columbia University (2012). Her research focuses on intersections of civil rights, environmental law, and housing policy, particularly exploring fair housing law in the context of climate justice and historical racial zoning. Her work addresses systemic inequities in housing markets and legal frameworks affecting marginalized communities. She is affiliated with the Chucky Mullins Law Building and can be reached at jacraig@olemiss.edu.

Professor Craig’s scholarship emphasizes contemporary challenges in affirmatively furthering fair housing goals, linking climate resilience with anti-discrimination principles. Her recent publications analyze municipal bonds’ role in civil rights erosion and the legacy of racial zoning in Southern legal landscapes. She advocates for legal reforms to combat housing disparities exacerbated by environmental crises and historical policies.

No scientific awards are listed, though her contributions to critical legal discourse are notable. While specific grants or lab affiliations aren’t detailed, her work aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to address socio-legal inequities. She advises students on topics within her research domains.