News From the Law School

Professor Chris Wold’s latest achievements in whale conservation law, including his recent Pace International Law Review article and his impactful blog for the European Journal of International Law, continue to shape international efforts to regulate and protect endangered whale populations.

Grateful alumni raised funds to establish the Jennifer J. Johnson Business Law Professorship; Professor George K. Foster is its inaugural recipient.

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.

Students in Lewis & Clark Law School’s international environmental clinic researched and drafted a petition to the Biden Administration instructing the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to deny funding for projects that contribute significantly to climate change.

Are you considering law school? Join us at our free Open House on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn all about the application process, financial aid options, and what it’s like to be a law student. You’ll have the chance to hear from current students, alumni, and faculty during Q&A panels, plus take an optional tour of our beautiful campus.

Priority registration deadline is October 4, 2024!

Lewis & Clark Law School is a top choice for aspiring civil rights attorneys, as recognized by U.S. News and World Report, for its strong commitment to social justice, impactful legal clinics, and expert faculty.

Professor Charlie Martel and 3L Zoraida Espinoza team up with a world champion to empower migrant youth in Hood River, blending law, mentorship, and the love of water sports.

A newly created scholarship for journalists and digital content designers and producers will help shine a light on industrial animal agriculture and the exploitation of farmed animals

Get to know Lewis & Clark Law School’s incoming class of 2024—an impressive, diverse group of future legal professionals who are already making their mark.

Saylor Soinski has joined the team at the Center for Animal Law Studies.

Hira Jaleel ’20 steps into an exciting new role as Visiting Assistant Professor at the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Professor Sandy Patrick was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor Janet Steverson was appointed as Associate Dean of Faculty Development to ensure robust support for the faculty and students.

John Parry, a leading expert in civil litigation and international law, and former Associate Dean of Faculty, is serving as the Interim Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School from August - December, until Alicia Ouellette begins her Deanship in January 2025.

L&C’s Career Services evolves to face changes in the legal career landscape and welcomes its new team to take the lead.

Law students interested in demonstrating their litigation and advocacy expertise can now earn a Certificate in Litigation & Advocacy Skills through rigorous coursework, practical experience, and mentorship.