Majeeda Snead

Professor Majeeda Snead is a Clinical Professor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she has held roles including Visiting Clinical Professor (1999–2001), Acting Director of the Loyola Law Clinic (2007–2008), and Judge Pro Tempore in New Orleans Criminal District Court (2008). She serves on the Louisiana Public Defender Board (Governor’s appointee) and previously on the Louisiana Task Force on Criminal Defense.

Education:

• J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, 1984

Research & Practice: Specializes in civil rights, criminal defense, family law, and plaintiff litigation. Early career included establishing relationships between New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation and Catholic Charities to support displaced battered women. Her work emphasizes social justice and access to legal resources for marginalized communities.

Awards:

• Recipient of the Reginald Hebert Smith Fellowship (1985), supporting her foundational work in family law.

Advising & Leadership: Advised through Loyola Law Clinic teaching criminal defense. No grants explicitly mentioned, but her roles in public defender systems and legal aid reflect impactful advocacy. Active in legal reform initiatives via state-level appointments.

Labs/Teams: Central involvement with Loyola Law Clinic as both educator and leader, fostering practical legal training for students within a socially oriented framework.