James Brown

Dr. James Brown is a Lecturer at Manchester Law School, Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in sports law, tort law, and private law theory. He previously taught at the University of Sheffield and holds a PhD in Law (University of Sheffield) and an LLM in Sports Law (Nottingham Trent University). His research focuses on vicarious liability in sports, regulatory frameworks, and ethical challenges in sports governance.

Education:

• PhD in Law, University of Sheffield
• LLM in Sports Law (Distinction), Nottingham Trent University

Research Interests: Dr. Brown's work examines legal accountability in sports institutions, athlete protections, and the intersection of tort law with sports governance. His book Vicarious Liability in the Sports Industry (Routledge, 2024) explores legal liabilities of sports bodies and athletes. He has published in journals like Legal Studies and International Sports Law Review.

Professional Activities: Member of the Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA). Co-organizer of the 2023 SLSA-funded conference "Socio-Legal Approaches to Protecting Athletes from Financial and Physical Harm". Regular presenter at national/international law conferences.