Ying’s work has contributed to the patent law and intellectual property fields and has helped bolster investors and companies in navigating emerging technologies. She established and funded the “Students First” Endowed Intellectual Property Scholarship to encourage law students to pursue careers in IP; she was introduced by Jie Lian ’20, a recipient of the scholarship.
Professor Edward J. Sullivan
Honorary Graduate
Ed has taught land use planning law as an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School since 1987, mentoring hundreds of law students who have gone on to establish successful legal careers. He has also maintained a busy law practice, is the author of a textbook used in land use planning law classes across the country, and has written over 60 law review articles and several book chapters on the subject.
Mikalah Singer ’20
Rising Star Award
Mikalah has made significant contributions to the nexus between animal law, public health, and the environment, notably supporting global efforts to protect fox species and their habitats. She is a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, chair-elect for the Animal Law section of the Oregon Bar, and has been published in both law and scientific journals for her work on alternatives to animal experimentation.
Natalie Hollabaugh
Community Spirit Award
Natalie advocates for holistic defense practices on behalf of families, children, and teens. Her work led to the debut of a statewide juvenile record expunction clinic, as well as the publication of a guide to collateral consequences for practitioners and youth, co-sponsored by the Gault Center. As a trial attorney, she practices holistic defense on behalf of children, teens, and families in delinquency and dependency cases.
Speaking with students is one of my favorite parts of being dean. At Lewis & Clark Law School, I’ve discovered a rare and powerful combination: students who pair fierce dedication to their mission with deep collaboration and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.
Professors Chris Wold and Erica Lyman facilitated a workshop with CMS Parties to discuss the legal contours of some of the treaty’s most important provisions.
Most graduates of law school go on to practice law, working in law firms or providing legal counsel to organizations and businesses. Yet, for some, the lessons of law apply more broadly, and the outcome of their law school education has been a surprising and successful career outside of law. Here are just a few of our alums who followed an alternative route.
