Law Newsroom Stories

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.

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

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

At the ABA’s required 10 month status reporting date, 93% of 2025 Lewis & Clark Law School graduates were employed, with 90% of 2025 grads in Bar Passage Required or JD Advantaged positions.

This year’s winning papers investigated how developing countries face inequities in expropriation for public purpose, and challenges to establishing standing in international environmental rights cases.

“Excellence and resilience in a fast-changing world” is the focus of the Law School’s strategic plan, with efforts to “future-proof” the school and ensure students’ success.

Green Energy Institute staff and students are advancing solutions under Oregon’s POWER Act to address the environmental and economic impacts of data center expansion. The Oregon Public Utility Commission’s recent ruling, citing GEI throughout, ordered some of the most innovative and protective outcomes from a public utility commission in the nation.

After 48 years of teaching, mentorship, legal scholarship, Lewis & Clark Law Distinguished Professor Brian Blum is retiring Spring 2026.