Carol Ann Brown

Carol Ann Brown is an Adjunct Professor (Part-Time Faculty) at the University of San Francisco and concurrently teaches at Santa Clara University Law School, JFK University Law School, and San Francisco Law School. She retired as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), where she specialized in energy procurement proceedings, renewable energy transition, and energy-efficiency policies. Her career spans over three decades in litigation, including roles at the California OSHA Appeals Board and the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC).

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD), University of Southern California
• Master of Arts (MA), California State University, Fullerton
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Southern California

Expertise & Research: Brown's work focuses on administrative law, regulatory frameworks for public utilities, and sustainable energy policies. She has extensively contributed to California’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy procurement and mediated high-stakes legal disputes in energy and labor sectors.

Teaching & Professional Activities: She currently teaches administrative law and related subjects across multiple law schools, leveraging her judicial and regulatory experience to bridge academic and practical legal training.