FAMU College of Law Professor Darryll K. Jones Honored with National Recognition for Academic Excellence in Nonprofit Law
Orlando, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law proudly announces that Professor Darryll K. Jones has been named the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Academic Award by the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section’s Nonprofit Organizations Committee. This national honor celebrates excellence in teaching and scholarship related to nonprofit law.
Jones was recognized for his extensive expertise and influential work in tax law and legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations. He currently teaches Federal Income Tax, Partnership Tax, Taxation of Exempt Organizations, and Business Organizations at FAMU College of Law, where he has served since 2009.
An accomplished author and lecturer, Jones is co-author of “The Taxation of Charities and Other Exempt Organizations,” now in its fourth edition. His legal scholarship has appeared in the Arizona Law Review, Virginia Tax Review, Florida Tax Review, and other respected publications. He also contributes regularly to the Nonprofit Law Prof Blog and publishes Jonesing on Nonprofit on Substack, where he explores developments in nonprofit and tax law.
“We are incredibly proud of Professor Jones and his contributions to legal education and the nonprofit sector,” said Cecil Howard, associate provost, and interim dean of FAMU College of Law. “This recognition from the ABA is well-deserved and highlights the strength of the academic talent we have at FAMU Law.”
Jones has shared his legal expertise with U.S. lawmakers, offering testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Internal Revenue Service. His prior legal experience includes serving as general counsel for Columbia College Chicago and associate general counsel at the University of Florida. He is also a former officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where he earned several commendations, including parachutist and air assault badges.
The ABA’s Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Awards honor individuals nationwide who have made a lasting impact in the legal field supporting nonprofit organizations. Professor Jones joins a select group of recipients who have helped shape legal practices affecting charitable and mission-driven institutions.
About FAMU College of Law:
Located in downtown Orlando, Florida A&M University College of Law is committed to
preparing highly capable and community-oriented legal professionals. With a strong
academic foundation and a focus on leadership and service, FAMU Law continues to advance
legal knowledge and professional excellence.
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