Lewis & Clark College Ushers in PNW Climate Week with a Major Conference, and a Question
As Portland’s first-ever PNW Climate Week began, more than 100 youth leaders, advocates, and community members gathered at Lewis & Clark to imagine a thriving, sustainable future—and explore the actions needed to make it a reality. Through hands-on workshops and cross-generational conversations, the event highlighted Lewis & Clark’s leadership in climate education, policy, and innovation.
Watch the recording of the keynote provided by Graham Zimmerman at Protect Our Winters here.
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Lyndsey Romick BA’12 to head Center for Business Law and Leadership
Oregon native and an alum of the undergraduate college will work to strengthen business community partnerships, opportunities for students at the law school.
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After a tenure of 32 years in leadership roles at Lewis & Clark Law, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Libby Davis is stepping down. She reflected on memorable moments and the lasting impact of the law school, as she looks to her new chapter leading the externship program and practica part time.
Environmental Law Leader Janice Weis Steps Down After 32 Years
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New Leadership for Career Services
Two career services and higher education professionals will join the Career Services team, Assistant Dean John McKee, and Director Deb Arthur.
Finding the path - Welcoming Tracy Sullivan as Dean of Student Affairs
New Associate Dean for Student Affairs Tracy Sullivan knows that the journey to a law degree can take many turns.
Lewis & Clark Law honored with 2026 “Excellence in Innovation” Award
National distinction recognizes innovation in legal education at Lewis & Clark Law School, specifically for the Center for Business Law and Leadership programs.
Faculty Highlights
Tung Yin
“If Trump sends in Marines to follow ICE officers who are trying to arrest people who may be in the U.S. unlawfully, that would likely violate the Posse Comitatus Act, Tung Yin said.
Aliza Kaplan
When Lloyd Gray stood trial for rape in 1980, two jurors didn’t believe he was guilty and voted to acquit. Today, a split-jury verdict would mean a mistrial and possibly Gray’s freedom.
Craig Johnston
A Trump appointee has proposed rewriting a measure that requires companies to clean up “forever chemicals,” documents show. The new version would shift costs from polluters.
Dan Rohlf
Congressional Republicans also plan to turn the Endangered Species Act into a dead letter.