Law Newsroom Stories

Are you considering law school? Join us at free Lewis & Clark Law School’s Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8:30 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.

MSL alum Nick Thierry, MSL ’24, is using his background in environmental advocacy to help communities better understand the environmental and health risks associated with where they live. Through his new business, FrontDoorFax, Thierry aims to make environmental information more accessible and empower people to advocate for healthier homes and neighborhoods.

The Small Business Legal Clinic provides crucial services, helping new businesses get started on the right foot, and existing businesses go to the next level—all while giving law students practical skills for their first job.

Criminal Justice Reform Clinic students become advocates for incarcerated individuals facing review hearings.

Two Lewis & Clark Law students gained firsthand experience in international environmental law this summer through the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment (GLA). As summer law clerks, Nikki Smith, JD ’28, and Hannah Theriault, JD ’28, traveled to Geneva to participate in the Basel Convention’s Open-Ended Working Group and support advocacy on the global trade and disposal of textile waste.

Oregon native and an alum of the undergraduate college will work to strengthen business community partnerships, opportunities for students at the law school.

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.

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 Associate Dean Janice Weis announced her retirement after an impactful tenure leading the academic program for 32 years. She shared a few reflections with us.

The Leo Levinson award for teaching excellence is selected annually by the graduating class. This year, the class named Professor Sandy Patrick.

Two career services and higher education professionals will join the Career Services team, Assistant Dean John McKee, and Director Deb Arthur.

New Associate Dean for Student Affairs Tracy Sullivan knows that the journey to a law degree can take many turns.

National distinction recognizes innovation in legal education at Lewis & Clark Law School, specifically for the Center for Business Law and Leadership programs. 

A strategic global initiative designed to build capacity and drive systemic change for Africa’s animals