Heather Marek

Heather Marek is a Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Oregon, affiliated with the Conflict and Dispute Resolution department. She works as a staff attorney with Oregon Law Center, focusing on housing and homelessness, and previously clerked for Judge Joel DeVore at the Oregon Court of Appeals.

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Oregon
• J.D., University of Oregon
• M.S. in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, University of Oregon
• B.A. in Sociology, University of Montana

Her research centers on racial and economic discrimination and inequality, advocating for evidence-based solutions to systemic social issues. This aligns with her work in civil rights, democracy reform, and community advocacy through organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. She has also served on advisory boards related to housing code enforcement and civil rights in Eugene, Oregon.

Heather’s professional experience includes roles in nonprofit legal advocacy, pro bono initiatives, and community dispute resolution. She has contributed to legal writing programs and student mentorship through the Galen Program. Her work bridges academic research with practical legal efforts to address housing insecurity and social justice.

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