Susan Jones
About Susan Jones
Susan Jones is a Professor of Clinical Law and the Director of the Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic at GWU Law School, where she has worked since 1996. She provides legal expertise to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on community economic development law and social enterprise.
Work at The George Washington University
Susan Jones has been a faculty member at The George Washington University Law School since 1996. She holds the position of Professor of Clinical Law and serves as the Director of the Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic. In her role, she engages with a diverse clientele, providing legal expertise to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Her work emphasizes community economic development law, focusing on delivering legal assistance to underserved communities.
Education and Expertise
Susan Jones earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Antioch School of Law. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching Clinical Legal Education from the same institution. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and African American Studies from Brandeis University. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and social justice, which she applies in her teaching and community work.
Background
Susan Jones has dedicated her career to the intersection of law and community service. With nearly three decades of experience at GWU Law School, she has developed a curriculum that focuses on social enterprise and impact investing within her clinic. Her commitment to promoting social and economic justice is evident through her active engagement in legal education and community outreach, particularly in supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Achievements
Susan Jones has made significant contributions to the field of comparative clinical law through her research and publications. Her work in developing a specialized curriculum for the Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic highlights her expertise in community economic development law. She actively promotes social and economic justice, reflecting her dedication to legal education and community engagement.