Racquel Brown-Gaston, J.D., is an attorney, scholar, and Associate Professor of Law & Ethics at UDC’s School of Business. Her research focuses on corporate governance, business ethics, and private equity’s role in the U.S. housing crisis. A dedicated educator and faculty leader, she has been recognized for her contributions to legal scholarship and academic excellence.
Experience
Education
Master of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland Global Campus Juris Doctorate, University of Miami School of Law Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Boston University
Roles
Attorney and Counselor at Law, 2001-Present Associate Professor of Law & Ethics, School of Business, UDC, 2018-Present Adjunct Associate Professor, David A, Clarke School of Law, UDC, 2022-Present Consultant, Higher Education Policy and Procedure, Virginia Union University, 2021-24 Assistant Dean, School of Business, UDC, 2010-18 Chair, Grievance Committee/Faculty Union, UDC, 2024-Present Chair, Judicial Hearings Appeals Committee, UDC, 2019-Present Member, University Budget Committee, UDC, 2020-Present \ Member, Judicial and Disciplinary Committee, UDC, 2018-Present Chair, Committee/Faculty Senate, UDC, 2019-24
Courses Taught
Legal Environment of Business Commercial Law Business Ethics Business Law & Ethics Legal & Ethical Aspects of Government Contracting Commercial Law/Uniform Commercial Code
Expertise
Licensed and practicing attorney
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Business ethics; corporate governance; antitrust law; international law; the role of private equity in the US housing crisis and the benefit accrued from the business structure of limited partnership
Leadership
Faculty Fellow, UDC, 2024-Present Coordinator, Hospitality Management Program, 2018-24 Member and Writer Contributor, Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, 2003-Present Member, New York State Bar Association, 2001-Present
Impact
Selected Publications
Brown-Gaston, R., & Collier, D.Y. (2023). New York City and Airbnb: The ongoing war to address the need for short-term rental units. Journal of Business Cases and Applications, 41, 1-11. http://aabri.com/manuscripts/233744.pdf
Brown-Gaston, R., & Arora, A. (2021). War and peace: Ethical challenges and risks in military robotics. International Journal of Intelligent Information Technologies, 17(3), 12-12. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJIIT.2021070101.
Brown-Gaston, R. (2021). Business interruption insurance in the era of COVID-19. Verdict,8-19. https://racquelbrowngaston.com
Brown-Gaston, R., & Anuy, J. N. (2020). The case of Waymov v. Uber: The detrimental harm to the evolution of trade secrets. Journal of Business Cases and Applications, 27(1), 1-27. https://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/193123.pdf
Brown-Gaston, R., Sepehri, M., & Masopust, L. (2019). The implications and impact encountering regulatory policies in the global arena: Same case, different outcomes Google, European Union, and the U.S. federal trade commission. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research, 4(1), 141-148. http://ijaemr.com/uploads/pdf/archivepdf/2020/IJAEMR_348.pdf
Selected Presentations
Brown-Gaston, R. (2023). Write what? DEIB mission and vision statements, charters, strategic plans & work plan.Washington, D.C.
Brown-Gaston, R. (2022). Organizational leadership: The role of policies. In All Things, Excellence, Richmond, Virginia.
Brown-Gaston, R. (2020). Ethics and neutrality in military robots.Futures of Neutrality Conference, Washington, D.C.
Recognitions
Distinguished Faculty, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, 2024 Most Hardworking and Dedicated Award, UDC, 2024 Caribbean Heritage Power 100, Caribbean News, 2017 Distinguished Member, National Association of Collegiate Scholars, 2016 Most Inspirational Faculty Award, Adafi Student Choice Award, City University of New York, 2006 Outstanding Performance & Commitment to Students Award, City University of New York, 2004
Invited Participations
Brown-Gaston, R. (2024). Featured scholarly contributor: Shadow wars: Economic and corporate espionage [Documentary]. Al Jazeera.
