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Richard Winchester is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, where he joined as a tenured faculty member in Spring 2025. Previously, he held professorships at Seton Hall University School of Law and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He is affiliated with the Murphy Institute at Tulane University for a research project on New Orleans' housing history. His expertise spans tax law, with a focus on federal, international, and employment tax policy, as well as housing inequities rooted in historical racial policies.
Winchester holds an A.B. from Princeton University in Public and International Affairs and a J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law & Policy Review.
- A.B., Princeton University (School of Public and International Affairs, 1984)
- J.D., Yale Law School (1992)
His research interests are interdisciplinary, focusing on tax law and policy, particularly employment tax gaps, international tax planning, and the intersection of tax systems with racial inequities. He has explored how tax policies historically disadvantaged Black homeowners through FHA lending practices, as detailed in his upcoming book. His work bridges legal scholarship with social justice, addressing systemic issues in taxation and housing.
Winchester’s recent articles examine tax policy’s role in perpetuating racial disparities, such as in homeownership and corporate tax structures. His work frequently critiques gaps in employment tax enforcement and proposes legislative reforms. Notable themes include historical tax practices, modern tax avoidance strategies, and the impact of tax policies on marginalized communities.
He has received significant recognition, including:
- Fulbright Scholar (2012, Université de Carthage)
- Seton Hall University’s Faculty Teacher of the Year (2023)
- Elected Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (2022)
- Member, National Academy of Social Insurance (2011–present)
Winchester’s research on Pontchartrain Park, funded by Tulane’s Murphy Institute, involves assembling a team to analyze real estate records. He has also advised on international tax matters and served as a judicial clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. His teaching focuses on Federal Income Taxation and International Tax Skills Workshop.
He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, such as at Tulane University, to investigate historical economic policies and their modern implications.
