Patience A. Crowder

Patience A. Crowder is a Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She serves as the founding Director of the Economic Justice and Small Business Clinic, focusing on transactional legal assistance and community economic development. Prior to UNLV, she held positions as Associate Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and Wellspring Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Tulsa College of Law.

• B.A., Georgetown University
• J.D., Rutgers School of Law

Her scholarship examines the intersection of contract, corporate, and local laws in advocating for public interest, particularly in revitalizing underserved communities. She explores themes like racial justice in environmental nonprofits, critical theory in clinical education, and the role of transactional law in community development.

The trends in her articles highlight transactional law's role in public interest advocacy, racial justice frameworks, and community economic development. Her work often bridges legal theory with practical applications in urban policy, environmental equity, and nonprofit governance.

No scientific awards mentioned in the provided texts.

As a clinical educator, Crowder emphasizes experiential learning and ethical transactional practice. She has contributed to curriculum design for clinics and engaged in discussions about protecting professional identities in teaching.

The Economic Justice and Small Business Clinic she directs focuses on providing transactional legal services to support community-driven economic initiatives, reflecting her commitment to social justice and equitable development.