Alison Brown

Alison Brown serves as Teaching Professor and Managing Attorney of the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego School of Law, providing pro bono legal representation for low-income veterans with PTSD or Military Sexual Trauma before the Department of Veterans Affairs and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Education:

• JD (2013), University of San Diego
• PhD in Philosophy (2010), Florida State University
• MA in Philosophy (2006), Florida State University
• BA in Philosophy and French (2003, summa cum laude), San Diego State University

Research & Practice: Professor Brown's work integrates Veterans Law, Military Justice, and Philosophy of Law with clinical education, specializing in advocacy for traumatized veterans. Her scholarship extends to Child Welfare Law and legal pedagogy, including Bar Exam Writing techniques. At San Diego State University, she designs courses in Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking that bridge philosophical theory with legal practice.

Awards:

• Courtroom Team of the Year award (2015) for child welfare litigation
• Outstanding Contribution to the Philosophical Community (2002)

Professional Service: As Managing Attorney, she supervises law students in the Veterans Legal Clinic while maintaining California Bar admission and VA accreditation. She actively serves on the board of Compassion for African Villages and advocates through the Military Spouse J.D. Network for licensing accommodations. Her Rotarian engagement complements her commitment to equitable legal access.

Clinic Leadership: Under her direction since 2024, the Veterans Legal Clinic delivers critical services to homeless and indigent veterans through a trauma-informed legal framework developed from her clinical expertise.