Kelly Pfeifer

Kelly Pfeifer is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Law at Wayne State University Law School. She specializes in legal education, focusing on non-J.D. programs such as the Master of Laws, Master of Studies in Law, and undergraduate Law programs. Her research and teaching emphasize community economic development, nonprofit law, and clinical legal pedagogy.

Education:

• J.D., University of Maryland School of Law
• Certificate in Environmental Law, University of Maryland School of Law
• B.S., Purdue University

Before joining Wayne Law, Pfeifer served as a clinical teaching fellow at the University of Michigan Law School’s Community Enterprise Clinic, where she co-taught legal skills and supervised student attorneys representing Detroit-based small businesses and nonprofits. Earlier, she practiced at Community Law Center, Inc., advising nonprofits on transactional, tax, and land-use matters. Her work integrates community development, equitable practices, and legal capacity-building for marginalized organizations.

Advising & Practice: Supervised student attorneys in clinical settings and nonprofit legal advocacy. No grants explicitly listed, though her work aligns with public interest and community-focused initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Previously affiliated with the University of Michigan’s Community Enterprise Clinic, focusing on transactional support for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.