Donna Brown

Donna Brown is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Law School, Leeds Beckett University. She combines academic teaching with a legal career spanning over 17 years, including roles at Optima Legal Services Ltd and Irwin Mitchell LLP. Her legal expertise focuses on commercial litigation, contractual disputes, and regulatory defence. At Leeds Beckett, she teaches Equity & Trusts, Criminal Law, and Career Development modules while pursuing a Master of Laws researching equitable doctrines applied to family home ownership.

Professional Background:

• Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
• Solicitor at Optima Legal Services (Leeds)
• Prior experience at Irwin Mitchell LLP (Insolvency & Commercial Litigation Departments)

Research Focus: Current postgraduate research examines how equitable doctrines influence legal frameworks governing family home ownership, blending practical legal experience with academic inquiry.