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Jennifer Gerarda Brown is a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 1994 and served as dean from 2013 to 2024. She also held the interim executive vice president and provost role during the pandemic (2019–2020). Her research focuses on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Procedure, and LGBTQ+ legal issues, with a strong emphasis on negotiation ethics and restorative justice.
- Education: AB from Bryn Mawr College, JD from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Her scholarly work bridges legal education reform and social problem-solving, including groundbreaking studies on apology in negotiation and privatizing non-discrimination policies. Over the past decade, she has led $13.5 million in fundraising for initiatives like the Bridge to Practice program and named spaces such as the Lynne L. Pantaleno Law Library. As dean, she expanded concentrations in cybersecurity law and international law, while increasing student body diversity from 17% to 27% underrepresented groups.
Recent trends in her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to conflict resolution, including the 2025 article on empathy in negotiation and 2024 work on legislative responses to cultural conflicts. She has also explored mindfulness training for law students and wellness resources as integral to legal education. Her scientific recognition includes being named to NEBLSA’s 57 Most Influential Black Attorneys (2025).
- Scientific Awards:
- NEBLSA’s 57 Most Influential Black Attorneys Class of 2025
Brown's leadership legacy includes founding the Bridge to Practice program, establishing the Beginners’ Wisdom retreat, and advocating for student-centered legal training. She will return to full-time professorship in Spring 2025 after her sabbatical.
