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Heather Brinton serves as the Director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center (ENR) and a Pro Tem Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law. She oversees seven interdisciplinary projects addressing critical environmental challenges, including climate law, energy policy, food resiliency, and sustainable land use. Her role involves teaching, supervising externships, and advancing legal solutions to environmental issues.
Education:
- J.D., University of Oregon, 1996
- A.B., Sweet Briar College, 1992
Research Interests: Ms. Brinton focuses on innovative legal strategies for environmental protection, climate adaptation, and Indigenous sovereignty. Her work integrates policy analysis, litigation, and community engagement to address ecological challenges. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration through projects like the Native Environmental Sovereignty Project and the Oceans, Coast, and Watersheds Project.
Professional Background: Prior to her current role, she clerked for Judge Raymond R. Bagley, practiced municipal law at Hutchison, Hammond & Walsh, and litigated public interest cases at the Western Environmental Law Center.
Labs/Teams: Directs ENR’s seven core projects, fostering partnerships between academia, NGOs, and communities to drive environmental justice and sustainable governance.
