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Jade Brown is a Clinical Associate Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, where she serves as the founder and Executive Director of the Consumer Economic Justice Clinic. She is actively involved in experiential legal education through the Civil Litigation and Justice Program, mentoring law students in advocacy for low-income and marginalized communities.
Education:
- JD, Boston University School of Law
- BS, University of Florida
Her research and teaching focus on civil litigation, consumer law, and housing law, with a strong emphasis on dismantling systemic barriers to economic justice. She trains students to use consumer protection laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to support clients facing unfair financial practices. Her work extends into policy advocacy and public engagement, particularly through initiatives like the Massachusetts Defense of Eviction Answer Project (MADE Project), which has significantly increased access to legal representation in eviction cases.
Professor Brown’s expertise has been recognized at the highest levels, including being quoted in a White House fact sheet and acknowledged by the U.S. Attorney General for her clinic’s impact during the pandemic. She regularly contributes to public discourse through media appearances and academic engagements such as the AALS Annual Meeting and Boston University’s Research On Tap series.
Notable Recognitions and Engagements:
- Credited by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for MADE Project’s national impact on eviction prevention
- Quoted in White House and Department of Justice announcements on access to justice
- Featured in media outlets including WGBH, BU Today, and WalletHub
- Speaker at AALS Annual Meeting and Boston University Research On Tap
She previously served as a staff attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services, where she represented clients in housing, foreclosure, and consumer fraud cases, and helped develop a Lawyer-for-the-Day Debt Clinic. Her legislative testimony on wage garnishment reflects her commitment to policy reform. She is dedicated to training the next generation of public interest lawyers through hands-on clinical education and systemic advocacy.
