Lewis & Clark News

Claire Tonry ’09 Honored with Kerry Rydberg-Jack Tuholske Award for Public Interest Litigation

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Claire Tonry '09 is carrying on a powerful legacy of environmental justice. Her work was recognized with a prestigious award at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference.

Roosevelt Robinson Scholarship: Fostering Diversity in Oregon’s Legal Community

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Lewis & Clark Law School celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Roosevelt Robinson Scholarship, honoring the legacy of Judge Roosevelt Robinson '76 and his quest to add more diversity to Oregon's legal community.

2024 Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named

Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

The Lezak Social Justice Fellowship awards summer stipends to law students, motivating them to contribute to the Oregon community while offering mentorship and support. In 2024, four outstanding students—Elaine Morado '26, Tanner Condit '25, Stephanie Scheno '25, and Zoe Fielden '26—have been chosen as fellows.

Jo Perini-Abbott Accepts IAALS Rebuilding Justice Award on Behalf of Oregon Task Force

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0800

The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) recognizes the Task Force, chaired by Perini-Abbott, for "its role in catalyzing the national conversation around licensure reform."

Oregon Law Schools Collaborate on Innovative Tenant Eviction Defense Class

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Lewis & Clark Law School, University of Oregon School of Law, and Willamette University College of Law collaborated in Spring 2023 to create an innovative tenant rights course, hosting students from all three law schools. This spring 2024, they'll do it again.

Data Analysis by Law Students Helps Secure Victory for Disability Rights Oregon

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In connection with their work with Disability Rights Oregon and the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic, 3L students Jemma Pritchard and Christa Doerbeck analyzed data related to fitness to proceed orders, leading to more equitable criminal justice procedures for houseless and disabled people in Oregon.

Law School Ranks #3 in the Nation for Grads Employed in Public Interest and Government Positions

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Over ⅓ of the 2022 graduates are employed in public-sector jobs, making Lewis & Clark third in the nation for graduates in public interest work post-graduation.

2023 PILP Auction Raises $69,517 and Funds All Summer Award Applicants

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Bacon the pig was kidnapped (and later brought home), Professor Oleske dyed his hair pink, and the summer award amount was increased for the first time in 17 years.

Law Student Plans Panel for ABA Conference

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Law student Glenda Valdez '23 recently organized a panel for the 52nd spring conference of the ABA Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER).

Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Four law students were named Lezak Social Justice Fellows in 2023, supporting their work for community organizations this summer.

Managing Debt as a Public Interest Law Student

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Lewis & Clark Law has a wide variety of resources to help public interest-minded students

Dr. Carma Corcoran named Native Hope Fellow

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Dr. Corcoran's fellowship will focus on bringing hope and healing to tribal communities impacted by incarceration.

Lezak Fellowship Changes Name to Reflect Social Justice Commitment

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700

The change better emphasizes Fellowship goals and Fellows' focus.

Business as (un)Usual

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700

SBLC Rural Entrepreneurs Program provides service and solutions.

Natalie Hollabaugh ’21 Selected for Prestigious Fellowship to Provide Juvenile Justice Legal Services in Oregon

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Natalie Hollabaugh '21 received a prestigious Equal Justice Works Fellowship for the next two years to work with CJRC on improving juvenile justice.

2021 Lezak Legacy Fellows Announced

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700

The Lezak Steering Committee announced the four law students who will be receiving summer stipends for their work in nonprofit and government jobs this year.

PILP Raises Over $63K to Help Public Interest Law Students

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Over 350 households attended the 30th Annual Public Interest Law Project Auction. The group raised over $63,000 to fund summer stipends for students working in public interest law.

Lewis & Clark Law Student Legal Observers Attend Portland Protests

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Lewis & Clark law students were highlighted In the October 2020 issue of Multnomah Lawyer for their work as Legal Observers (LO) during the protests that have been happening every night since May 25 in downtown Portland.

Public Interest Law Project Hosts Most Successful Auction in Years

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0700

The Lewis & Clark Law School Public Interest Law Project (PILP) auction on February 22, 2020, raised the most money since 2013. Over 200 people attended, which was also a significant increase from prior years. The additional funds raised will allow PILP to provide more summer awards to students who have an unpaid public interest internship.

Students featured in ABA Magazine

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0800

Three 2L students were featured in the ABA Student Lawyer Magazine for their pro bono work with asylum seekers at the border.

Teresa Smith Receives National Pro Bono Publico Award

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700

Lewis & Clark Law School student Teresa Smith, 3L, was recently named the national 2019 Pro Bono Publico Award recipient, recognizing Smith's exceptional pro bono contributions to the community.