About me
Laura Tuggle has been the Executive Director of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) since May 2014 after beginning her career in 1993. She managed SLLS’ Housing Law Unit following Hurricane Katrina from 2005-2010. Laura's work includes direct services, systemic work and policy advocacy resulting in increased access to housing for special populations including the homeless, people living disabilities and disaster survivors. Impact litigation filed by Laura resulted in significant legal victories for low-income tenants. Laura has received national, state, and local awards for her work in the interest of housing justice. Laura graduated from LSU in 1984 and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Tulane Law School in 1987.
