
Located in New Orleans, one of the nation’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities, Tulane Law School provides students with a sharpened understanding of community engagement and global change.
By combining a sophisticated understanding of law in its global context with hands-on skills training in service to our own community, Tulane Law prepares students for leadership in an increasingly diverse and interconnected profession.

Rebecca Bratspies named Inaugural Oliver Houck Chair in Environmental Law
Tulane Law School has named Professor Rebecca Bratspies as the inaugural Oliver Houck Chair in Environmental Law, law Dean Marcilynn Burke announced.
Bratspies, a professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law and an internationally recognized expert in environmental law, has built her career examining issues of sustainability, environmental justice, and regulatory governance. The Houck Chair honors the legacy of Professor Oliver Houck, an iconic trailblazer in environmental law and advocacy as well as Tulane’s path-charting work in the field.

