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Ukrainian Lawyer Named Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate
The Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate Award is given annually in memory of Florence Kaufelt, a lifelong friend of animals. This year, Ukrainian attorney Hanna Tereshko received the award.
Professor Robert Klonoff Elected to American Law Institute Council
Celebrated legal scholar Professor Robert Klonoff secures important role as he is elected to the American Law Institute Council.

Celebrating the Class of 2023 May 20!
The Law School Commencement ceremony took place May 20 at 11 AM at the Lewis & Clark College Pamplin Sports Center with a day of inspiration and well-deserved feelings of accomplishment. Congratulations all!
Dr. Raj Reddy Named Assistant Professor of Animal Law
Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy steps into a critical new role as an Assistant Professor of Animal Law at the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) at Lewis & Clark Law School.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds California Prop 12: Get Farmed Animals Out of Cages
Professor Joyce Tischler summarizes why the United States Supreme Court’s decision upholding Proposition 12 is monumental for animals.
2023 DWT International Law Writing Awards
Two 2023 grads win the Davis Wright Tremaine International Law Writing Award for 2023.
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