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Jonathan H. Brown is a Professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where he serves as Director and Founder of the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic. He joined the faculty in 2016 and holds expertise in Corporate and Business Law, Nonprofit Law, and Food and Agricultural Law. The clinic provides pro bono legal services to small farms, food artisans, and nonprofits to support a sustainable food economy.
Education:
- BA, University of Pennsylvania
- JD, New York University School of Law
Research and Teaching Interests: Professor Brown's work centers on sustainable business models, food justice, nonprofit governance, and legal education. He integrates practical lawyering skills with social impact, particularly in community economic development and mission-driven enterprises. His scholarship explores the legal frameworks supporting equitable food systems and the challenges facing social enterprises.
Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on food law, legal clinics, cooperative models, and the intersection of corporate law with social justice. These works appear in prominent law journals and reflect a consistent theme of using law as a tool for systemic change in food and nonprofit sectors.
Scientific Awards:
- 2022 Ottinger Prize for Faculty Achievement
- 2018 Hunter College Food Policy Center 40 Under 40
Advising and Grants: As Director of the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic, Professor Brown supervises law students providing real-world legal services to entrepreneurs and nonprofits. The clinic functions as both an educational platform and a service initiative, promoting experiential learning and community engagement. While specific grants are not listed, his leadership in launching and sustaining the clinic indicates successful program development and institutional support.
Labs and Teams: He leads the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic, a student-staffed legal initiative that supports sustainable food businesses and organizations through transactional legal work.
