Dr. Heather Way

Biography

Heather Way joined Texas Law in 2006 as a Clinical Professor and currently directs the Law School’s Housing Policy Clinic, while also teaching the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic. She is a national expert in housing law and policy, focusing her work on advancing housing justice and opening paths to economic opportunity. Her research and legal advocacy address systemic housing and community development challenges that disproportionately impact disadvantaged families and marginalized communities. Professor Way's work has led to numerous high-impact legal reforms aimed at improving housing stability and ensuring accountability in housing practices, particularly for low- and moderate-income families. A lifelong Texan, she is actively involved in various committees and projects related to affordable housing and community development, including founding the Uprooted Project. She has co-authored an influential book and frequently appears as a commentator in major media outlets.

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