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Prof. Erica Lyman (to the left) and Dr. Gregg Macey (to the right)

Lewis & Clark Professors Contribute to ABA’s Climate Change and Sustainability Resources

The American Bar Association’s resource on teaching sustainable development and climate change includes two papers authored by law Professors Erica Lyman & EIC Director Dr. Gregg Macey.

Courtney Johnson, Assistant Dean, Environmental, Natural Resources, & Energy Law program at Lewis & Clark

Courtney Johnson JD ’07 to lead environmental law program

Johnson succeeds Associate Dean Janice Weiss, who retired this summer after 32 years.

At the Orientation welcome, Law School Dean Alicia Ouellette encouraged the incoming class to, Be open. Open to people, open to ideas, an...

Welcoming the Law School Class of ’29

Diverse and accomplished cohort arrives on campus as fall semester begins.

MSL Alum Builds a Business to Help Communities Make Healthier Housing Decisions

MSL alum Nick Thierry, MSL ’24, is using his background in environmental advocacy to help communities better understand the environmental and health risks associated with where they live. Through his new business, FrontDoorFax, Thierry aims to make environmental information more accessible and empower people to advocate for healthier homes and neighborhoods.

Susan Felstiner with SBLC clinic students

Business Legal Clinic Celebrates 20 Years Serving Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Legal Clinic provides crucial services, helping new businesses get started on the right foot, and existing businesses go to the next level—all while giving law students practical skills for their first job.

Will Currell '26 with his Parole Project Client.

More Than Their Worst Act: CJRC’s Parole Advocates

Criminal Justice Reform Clinic students become advocates for incarcerated individuals facing review hearings.

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