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Lewis & Clark College Ushers in PNW Climate Week with a Major Conference, and a Question

As Portland’s first-ever PNW Climate Week began, more than 100 youth leaders, advocates, and community members gathered at Lewis & Clark to imagine a thriving, sustainable future—and explore the actions needed to make it a reality. Through hands-on workshops and cross-generational conversations, the event highlighted Lewis & Clark’s leadership in climate education, policy, and innovation.

Watch the recording of the keynote provided by Graham Zimmerman at Protect Our Winters here.

Lyndsey Romick

Lyndsey Romick BA ’12 to head Center for Business Law and Leadership

Oregon native and an alum of the undergraduate college will work to strengthen business community partnerships, opportunities for students at the law school.

Libby Davis at Orientation

Libby Davis Looks Back

After a tenure of 32 years in leadership roles at Lewis & Clark Law, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Libby Davis is stepping down. She reflected on memorable moments and the lasting impact of the law school, as she looks to her new chapter leading the externship program and practica part time. 

Janice Weis

Environmental Law Leader Janice Weis Steps Down After 32 Years

Environmental Law Associate Dean Janice Weis announced her retirement after an impactful tenure leading the academic program for 32 years. She shared a few reflections with us.

Sandy Patrick's 2026 Leo Levinson address

Professor and Dean Sandy Patrick Receives 2026 Leo Levinson Award

The Leo Levinson award for teaching excellence is selected annually by the graduating class. This year, the class named Professor Sandy Patrick.

Tracy Sullivan, Dean of Student Affairs

Finding the path - Welcoming Tracy Sullivan as Dean of Student Affairs

New Associate Dean for Student Affairs Tracy Sullivan knows that the journey to a law degree can take many turns.

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Nearly all incoming JD students receive grants or scholarships.

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Lewis & Clark Law School has received two A grades on the National Jurist’s Trial Advocacy Honor Roll and Justice and Opportunity Honor Roll lists.

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L&C Law School has more than 50 student-led organizations.

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93% of 2025 Lewis & Clark Law School graduates were employed, with 90% in bar passage- required or JD-advantaged positions.

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Lewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s “2025 Best Part-time Law Programs” list.

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There are over 14,000 law school alumni living in all 50 U.S. states and 44 countries.

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