Advocate Magazine
Fall 2016
The Past and Future of Energy Law
The energy system in the United States is undergoing a major transformation. What does that mean for energy law and those practicing it?
Features
Why Your Gift Matters
This is Michelle Chao’s story.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
After 146 collective years of service, several pillars of the law school retire.
Paris Climate Change Conference
Faculty and alumni play key roles, while students get the hands-on learning experience of a lifetime.
Groundbreaking Program Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Lewis & Clark was one of the few law schools in the country to have full-time faculty dedicated to teaching legal writing, reasoning, and research.
News of Note
2016 Graduates
2016 Graduates
Harley Franco ’77 Announces New Scholarship
The chair and CEO of Harley Marine Services in Seattle, Washington, is establishing a new business law scholarship at Lewis & Clark.
Cornelius Honor Society Induction
Thirty-four graduates were inducted into the Cornelius Honor Society on May 27 during a special reception.
Juliet Stumpf Honored With Leo Levenson Award
The graduating class conferred the 2016 Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching on Juliet Stumpf, Robert E. Jones Professor of Advocacy and Ethics.
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp ’80 Serves as Speaker
Members of the Class of 2016 were celebrated by family, friends, faculty, and staff at the law school’s commencement ceremony, which was held on Saturday, May 28.
Centennial Golf Tournament
Supporters gathered at the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Oregon, for a golf tournament to mark the law school’s centennial year.
Distinguished Honors
We gathered to celebrate the achievements of a select number of extraordinary alumni.
Food Law Forum Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
Food Fusion: Law’s Sustaining Role in Food brought nearly 120 attendees to campus.
Gantenbein Society Dinner
To thank major donors, the law school hosted a dinner at one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
McCarty Society Luncheon
Over 50 alumni from the Classes of 1953 through 1966 and their guests gathered.
Supporters Endow Lezak Fellowship Fund
The Lezak Legacy Fellows Program funds summer fellowships for students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice.
Mentor Awards
We honored law professionals for the commitment and friendship they provided to our students.
Harpole Award and Scholarship
Dianna Gentry ’01 and Kelsey Benedick ’17 were honored at the 18th annual presentation and reception.
Alumni News
Mika’il Ali ’11: ABA Top 40 Young Lawyer
The American Bar Association has him on their “On the Rise—Top 40 Young Lawyers” list for 2016.
Rohit Kapuria ’12: A Top 5 Rising Star in EB-5 Law
In August 2016, he was named a Top 5 EB-5 Rising Star by EB5 Investors Magazine.
Patricia Davis Gibson ’92: Portland’s First Tribal Liaison
In August, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced he was appointing her as the first tribal liaison for the city.
Class Notes, Fall 2016
Includes news received October 1, 2015, through July 15, 2016.
Boards and Councils
Recent Graduate Council
Letter From the President
Alumni Board
Letter From the President
