Ansel K. Brown

Ansel K. Brown is an Assistant Professor at the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law, where he teaches Legal Reasoning and Writing, International Law Writing Seminar, Civil Procedure, and Critical Thinking. He also serves as Co-Director of the Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary research and advocacy.

• Education:
  • Juris Doctor (Harvard Law School)
  • Bachelor of Science (North Carolina Central University)

His research bridges Pan-Africanism and International Law, with recent work examining trade law frameworks, racial justice, and academic roles in advocacy. Articles highlight his expertise in legal structures for economic integration and systemic racial inequities in higher education.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean of Students Community Leadership Award

Before academia, Professor Brown worked as policy counsel at the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development and the Center for Responsible Lending, advocating for consumer protection laws. He is a member of the N.C. State Bar and has previously served as NCCU Prelaw Advisor and Director of the University Honors Program.