Katie Brown, Charleston School of Law Associate Dean for Information Resources, has been selected by The National Law Review as one of the Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for 2026.

The National Law Review recognizes educators, administrators, researchers and academic leaders who are shaping the future of legal education.

“We are so proud of the work Dean Brown is doing on behalf of Charleston Law to support legal education,” said Dean Jon Marcantel. “The National Law Review honor is exceptional, recognizing she is impacting faculty and students nationwide.”

The honor highlights individuals who are developing innovative programs, conducting impactful research, modernizing curricula, launching new centers and initiatives, as well as preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the legal profession.

Brown’s work focuses on how legal education teaches, measures and applies technology. Her recent scholarship examines who is responsible for building technology competence in ABA-accredited law schools and how those expectations translate into curriculum and training.

“I am honored to be named one of the Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for 2026,” said Brown. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it highlights the work I have had the privilege to pursue alongside colleagues in the legal technology space who have inspired me and helped shape my thinking over the years. I am particularly humbled to join the Innovative Leaders listed whose pioneering contributions continue to influence my empirical research and scholarship today. Innovation in legal education depends on shared ideas, collective effort and a supportive environment that allows for risk-taking. I am truly grateful to Charleston School of Law, my mentors, colleagues and peers for their support.”