Articles by Ainsley Brown


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A New MOFO for a New Year

Middle Passage Law Series Hahahahahahah…. I know what you are thinking, but no, not the expletive. “MOFO” is in fact short for the law firm of Morrison & Foerster. I was wondering how best to…


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Until the Philosophy…

“Contemplation, Reflection, Insights and Resolutions” It is the end of another year, tis the season to be jolly and all that jazz. However, tis the season for something else – no not the holiday blues,…



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Is the Past Dead?

Part of the Middle Passage Law Series ‘It’s always about slavery. It happened sooooo long ago, why not just get over it’ or ‘I am over it?’ Get over it, you say, get over it….



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What’s in a Name?

Middle Passage Law Series “What’s in a name?” Answer: something, nothing or perhaps everything. The Middle Passage name was carefully chosen and is the everything of the series. A little confused, let me explain. YES,…


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Middle Passage Law Series

Ainsley Brown will be doing a special series on the “middle passage law,” addressing specific areas of diversity in the law. Welcome to the middle passage law series. This series is an attempt – hopefully…