Marisa Leib-Neri

Marisa Leib-Neri is a dedicated legal professional specializing in disability rights, currently serving as a Disability Law Fellow at Disability Rights North Carolina since June 2023. Previously, Marisa held editorial positions at the Iowa Law Review, including Senior Note & Comment Editor and Student Writer, while also gaining practical experience as a Summer Law Clerk at Disability Rights Advocates. Marisa's legal foundation was further strengthened through roles such as Research Assistant to Professor Anya Prince at the University of Iowa College of Law and Summer Legal Intern at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. Marisa's early career includes experience as a Paralegal at the EEOC, a Project Intern at DLA Piper, and an Assistant Editor for Vantage Point Disability Perspectives Magazine. Marisa earned a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law and holds a BA in Disability Studies with a concentration in Policy Studies from Grinnell College.