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Jeffrey R. Baker

Jeffrey R. Baker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Dean of Clinical Education & Global Programs and Clinical Professor of Law at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

  • Education

    • Harding University

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science and Vocational Ministry

      Majors in Political Science and Vocational MinistryMinor in EnglishMagna Cum Laude

    • Vanderbilt University Law School

      1997 - 2000
      Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) Law

  • Experience

    • Phelps Dunbar LLP

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Attorney

      Health care regulatory and compliance practice.

    • Watkins & Eager PLLC

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2006
      Attorney

      Trial and appellate, civil litigation practice in state and federal courts.

    • Belhaven University

      Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
      Adjunct Professor

      American Constitutional History

    • Faulkner University

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2013
      Associate Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Programs

      Director of Clinical ProgramsDirector of the Family Violence ClinicDirector of the Elder Law Clinic (2006-2010)

    • Pepperdine Caruso Law

      Jul 2013 - now

      Academic and administrative leadership for Clinical Education, Experiential and Public Interest Programs, Global Programs, and other matters on the senior leadership team for the School of Law. Director of the Community Justice Clinic, 2014 - present Director of Clinical EducationDirector of the Community Justice ClinicDirector of the Disaster Relief Clinic Director of the Pepperdine Law Immigration Project Director of Pro Bono Programs (2013-2017)

      • Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Global Programs

        Aug 2022 - now

      • Clinical Professor of Law

        Aug 2020 - now

      • Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Global Programs

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

      • Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education

        Jul 2013 - Aug 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attorney (inactive status in good standing)

      The Mississippi Bar
      Jan 2000

    • Attorney

      State Bar of California
      Jan 2014

    • Attorney

      Alabama State Bar
      Jan 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Honorary Canon of the Diocese The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Nov 2025
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Stephen J. Ellmann Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award Association of American Law Schools Apr 2025 This national award recognizes "a scholar whose body of work exemplifies the values, vision and impact of the work of Stephen J. Ellmann… and whose career trajectory is dedicated to clinical and experiential teaching, whose written body of work evinces a concern for justice and a commitment to healing the world, and whose body of work emanates from their clinical commitments.”
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Faculty Award The Belonging Awards at Caruso School of Law Mar 2024 The Belonging Awards honor student organizations that thoughtfully promote diversity, belonging, and important views at the school; alumni who promote diversity and belonging in their profession; and faculty, staff, and the individual students who exemplify diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the school of law.
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Waves of Excellence Faculty Award for Scholarship Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Nov 2022
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Excellence Award Sentry Living Solutions Dec 2020 An award honoring the work of the Community Justice Clinic.
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Certificate of Recognition State of California Senate Mar 2020 In honor of your 2019 Malibu Times Dolphin award. Thank you for your service and commitment to the Malibu community. Your contributions and dedication to the City of Malibu have helped make Malibu a special place to live. The State of California commends you for your outstanding service to the people of the 17th Senate District. - Senator Henry Stern
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Commendation County of Los Angeles Mar 2020 In recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefits of all the residents of Los Angeles County. - Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      The Malibu Times Dolphin Award The Malibu Times Feb 2020 From The Malibu Times, Feb. 27, 2020: The Town & Gown Dolphin Award, each year bestowed on a member of the Pepperdine community, this year is presented to Jeff Baker, a passionate and active member of the Malibu community. Baker, the associate clinical professor of law and assistant dean of clinical education and global programs at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, "used his position and resources . . . to mobilize volunteer lawyers in the immediate aftermath of the fires," according… Show more From The Malibu Times, Feb. 27, 2020: The Town & Gown Dolphin Award, each year bestowed on a member of the Pepperdine community, this year is presented to Jeff Baker, a passionate and active member of the Malibu community. Baker, the associate clinical professor of law and assistant dean of clinical education and global programs at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, "used his position and resources . . . to mobilize volunteer lawyers in the immediate aftermath of the fires," according to his nominator. "His efforts have been tireless." Show less
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Waves of Excellence Faculty Award for Service Pepperdine Caruso School of Law May 2019
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      National Achievement Award for Public Interest American Bar Association Law Student Division May 2018 An award honoring the work of the Disaster Relief Clinic.
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Honorary Member Montgomery County District Attorney's Office May 2013
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Justice for Victims Award Family Sunshine Center 2013
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Special Service Award Jones Public Interest Law Foundation 2013
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Professor of the Year Faulkner University Jones School of Law Student Bar Association 2012
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      King Spirit Honors Award Montgomery Advertiser Jan 2009 The Montgomery Advertiser's King Spirit Honors Award was "created to recognize young adults in the community who show the hope that King's dream will continue for generations to come."
    • Awarded to Jeffrey R. Baker
      Justice for Victims Award Family Sunshine Center 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Committee Member

      Issued by Clinical Legal Education Association on Jan 2013
      Clinical Legal Education AssociationAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Advisory Board

      Issued by The Global Pro Bono Bar Association on Jan 2020
      The Global Pro Bono Bar AssociationAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Fellow

      Issued by Fred Gray Institute for Human and Civil Rights on Mar 2025
      Fred Gray Institute for Human and Civil RightsAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Vice Chancellor (in-house general counsel)

      Issued by Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Jan 2018
      Episcopal Diocese of Los AngelesAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Director

      Issued by Medicine for Humanity on Jan 2016
      Medicine for HumanityAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Counsel

      Issued by Counsel to Secure Justice on Jan 2016
      Counsel to Secure JusticeAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Counsel

      Issued by The Abundant Table on Jan 2015
      The Abundant TableAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Advisor

      Issued by The MEND Project on Jan 2016
      The MEND ProjectAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker

    • Board of Advisors

      Issued by Growing Hope Gardens on Jan 2019
      Growing Hope GardensAssociated with Jeffrey R. Baker