The Hispanic National Bar Association announced its annual “Top Hispanic Lawyers Under 40“. Two of the seven named are from Oregon and both are Lewis & Clark Law School graduates- Peter Ricoy (‘05) and Jennifer Yruegas (‘99). These awards honor “lawyers who have demonstrated professional excellence, integrity, leadership and commitment to the Latino community.” Find out more about the awards here (PDF).
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At the ABA’s required 10 month status reporting date, 93% of 2025 Lewis & Clark Law School graduates were employed, with 90% of 2025 grads in Bar Passage Required or JD Advantaged positions.
This year’s winning papers investigated how developing countries face inequities in expropriation for public purpose, and challenges to establishing standing in international environmental rights cases.
“Excellence and resilience in a fast-changing world” is the focus of the Law School’s strategic plan, with efforts to “future-proof” the school and ensure students’ success.