News From the Law School

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.

Allison LePlante steps down as director of Earthrise after nearly 20 years of service at Lewis & Clark Law School. 

One of the first Oregon graduates to elect for the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) pathway to licensure reflects on her experience; professors explain the importance of this pathway for diversifying the legal profession.

The Public Interest Law Project held a successful auction this year, funding nine students with summer stipends to work for a public interest entity. The auction also provided each student with an additional $800 of support. Kenneth Kreuscher was announced as the 2024 Amburgey Award Winner.

Inspired by the compassion of animal advocate Tommy Raskin, an anonymous donor creates an Animal Law LLM scholarship to share his legacy.

The Global Law Alliance clinic, alongside Mercy for Animals, recently published a report exploring legal pathways under the Ramsar Convention to regulate industrial animal agriculture impacts on wetlands.