What can I solve for you?

Few people go into education intending to solve legal problems. That's where I come in. I help clients navigate legal issues so they can focus on what matters most: serving students and families. I am proud to serve clients in their pursuit of equity, excellence, and the public good.

What's it like to work with me?

I come from a family of educators spanning generations, which instilled in me a deep appreciation for education, the institutions that provide it, and the people who safeguard it. I approach issues with an open mind and an eye for detail while seeking collaborative solutions firmly rooted in practical and legal analysis.

Education is essential not only to each of us as individuals, but also vital to the health of society as a whole. It is an honor to serve those who serve.

Overview

Ali Arman Brown’s passion for education and education law translates into excellent service for her clients. As an associate in F3’s Oakland office, she partners with clients to solve problems on individual, institutional, and systemic levels in matters ranging from special education due process complaints to Title IX compliance.

Prior to law school, Ali trained to be a teacher. Her experience informs not only her expertise in education law, but also her deep appreciation and passion for the practice area. Ali brings that background into her work by viewing issues through both a legal and practical lens.

Ali began her legal career as a Judicial Law Fellow to the Honorable Joseph C. Spero in the Northern District of California. Since then, she has worked with public, private, and religious schools in a variety of matters, including student issues, special education, student discipline, Title IX, and compliance with public governance and transparency laws such as the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). Ali approaches each matter as both a problem to be solved and a story to be told. A hallmark of Ali’s work is her ability to consider and balance both the needs of the individual and the bigger picture.

Ali’s special education practice spans from issues of initial eligibility and requests for IEEs at public expense to IEP analysis and due process cases. She guides clients through every aspect of the CPRA, from the initial request to the identification and production of public records. In addition, Ali is not afraid to navigate clients through emotional areas of the law, such as Title IX matters or UCP complaints, which she approaches with both empathy and legal expertise.

Involvement

Community Affiliations

  • B8 Theatre Company – Company Member (2010-Present)

Recognition

  • Stanley E. Gould Prize for Public Interest Law, Cornell Law School, 2019

After School

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in the East Bay, which I have called home since childhood. A lover of the performing arts, I can be found both in the audience and behind the scenes of local theatre. I also enjoy all things Disney and Star Wars, and I am a "Swiftie" (the Speak Now and Folklore eras are my favorites).

Education

  • Cornell Law School (J.D.)
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education (M.Ed.)
  • University of California, Berkeley (B.A.)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • California

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