Ana Marie del Rio

Ana Marie del Rio is a Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where she teaches in the Advanced Community & Economic Development Clinic. She concurrently serves as Director of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc., and previously held roles as Secretary and Compliance Officer for Steadfast REITs since 2009. Her legal career spans public finance, housing projects, and corporate governance.

Education:

• Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
• Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California

Research & Practice Focus: Ms. del Rio specializes in community development law, housing finance, and legal clinic administration. Her work integrates public policy with real estate law, emphasizing equitable urban development and tenant rights.

Professional Contributions: She oversees Steadfast Companies' Human Resources, IT, and Legal Services departments, alongside managing risk and corporate communications. Her legal practice history includes public finance representation at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, and campaign consulting.

Advising & Clinics: Leads the Advanced Community & Economic Development Clinic, focusing on practical legal strategies for community empowerment.