Stacy Seicshnaydre

Stacy Seicshnaydre is the William K. Christovich Professor of Law and Robert A. Ainsworth Professor in the Courts and the Federal System at Tulane Law School, specializing in fair housing and anti-discrimination law. Her work has significantly influenced federal civil rights litigation and policy development.

• Academic Roles: Former Associate Dean for Experiential Learning (2016-2021), Director of Tulane's Civil Litigation Clinic (2004-2016)
• Key Affiliations: Founding Executive Director of Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Board Member of Inclusive Communities Project and National Fair Housing Alliance

Research Focus: Analyzing structural housing discrimination, racial segregation in urban development, and the legal implications of municipal debt markets. Her work critiques the perpetuation of segregation through housing policies and explores the intersection of law, economics, and civil rights.

Notable Contributions: Cited by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in Texas Department of Housing v. Inclusive Communities, with emphasis on disparate impact theory. Developed frameworks for evaluating housing policies' discriminatory effects rather than intent.

Scientific Engagement: Regular contributor to debates on fair housing implementation, urban development equity, and the affirmative furthering of fair housing obligations under federal law.