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Shelby D. Green is Professor of Law and Class of 2003 Faculty Scholar at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, where she has been a faculty member since 1991. She teaches Property, Real Estate Transactions & Finance, Historic Preservation, and Housing Development and Discrimination, and serves as counsel to the Land Use Law Center.
- Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Class of 2003 Faculty Scholar
- Counsel, Land Use Law Center
- Former Director, LLM Program in Real Estate Law
- Editor, 'Keeping Current—Property' column, Probate & Property, ABA
- Chair, Legal Education and Uniform Laws Group, ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Professor Green’s research focuses on property law, land use, historic preservation, and environmental law, with a strong emphasis on climate resilience, affordable housing, and social equity. Her scholarship explores how legal frameworks can adapt to modern challenges such as climate change, housing shortages, and systemic inequity.
- Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage
- Climate-Resilient Land Use and Zoning
- Non-Bank and Alternative Housing Finance
- Confederate Monuments and Public Memory
- Fair Housing and Lending Discrimination
- Regulatory Takings and Property Rights
Her recent publications reflect a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary legal scholarship addressing sustainability, equity, and adaptation. She frequently analyzes how housing policy, zoning, and preservation laws intersect with climate change and social justice, offering practical and theoretical insights for legal reform and policy innovation.
Scientific Awards:
- Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association (1995)
Professor Green has been actively involved in legal education leadership and public service. She has chaired national committees, directed academic programs, and served on community boards including the Westchester Parks Foundation and the Planning and Zoning Commission in her hometown. She has organized and moderated numerous webinars and CLE events, particularly through the ABA, focusing on emerging issues in real estate and land use law. Her work bridges academia, policy, and community engagement, especially in the areas of resilience, equity, and preservation.
She is also deeply involved in professional service, including as First Vice Chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Real Property Law Section and as a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Her grants and funding details are not specified in the provided text, but her sustained scholarly output and leadership roles suggest significant institutional and professional support.
Professor Green leads and contributes to collaborative research initiatives through the Land Use Law Center and the ABA. She organizes the 'Professors’ Corner' webinar series, fostering academic dialogue on current legal topics. Her work with interdisciplinary teams emphasizes practical solutions to pressing societal issues, particularly in urban and environmental law.
