Dr. Andrew Foster

Biography

Andrew Foster is the Kathrine Robinson Everett Clinical Professor of Law and the Director of the Community Enterprise Clinic at Duke Law School. He teaches courses on Property Law and Nonprofit Organizations. Previously, he directed the Start-Up Ventures Clinic and served as the initial faculty director of the Law School's Law Entrepreneurship LLM degree program. His primary interests focus on creating opportunities for students to become lawyers who use the law to expand economic and social mobility and equity. With over 15 years at Duke Law, he has significantly expanded the Clinical Program, adding more clinical courses and offering students invaluable opportunities for professional development and pro bono legal services to underserved communities. In addition to his academic roles, Foster maintains a limited private practice with the Counsel Banks Law Firm, specializing in nonprofit, affordable housing, and community development law. He has represented a range of clients, including developers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Before entering law, Foster was involved in nonprofit leadership, notably as the founding co-executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center, and worked with community organizations to enhance economic opportunities in low-wealth areas across North Carolina and the Southeast. He is licensed to practice in North Carolina and is an active member of the American Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association. Additionally, he serves as an associate editor for the ABA Journal on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law.

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