Law Newsroom Stories
Regulating the Rise of Data Centers in Oregon
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.
Professor Brian Blum Retires
After 48 years of teaching, mentorship, legal scholarship, Lewis & Clark Law Distinguished Professor Brian Blum is retiring Spring 2026.
Professor Lydia Loren Retires
Professor Lydia Loren is retiring from Lewis & Clark Law School after a remarkable 30-year teaching career.
Professor and alumnus Bill Chin Retires
After introducing thousands of students to legal writing, Professor Bill Chin, 1994 graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School is stepping down. He reflects on his remarkable career.
CALS Executive Director Megan Senatori Receives ABA Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award
Megan Senatori, Executive Director of the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School, was honored by the American Bar Association with the 2026 Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award for her leadership and contributions to the field of animal law.
Immigration Law Class Assists with Release of Woodburn Mom
Law students learn how to file Habeas Corpus petitions in a law school practicum course, resulting in the release of one woman after being illegally detained after eight months in custody.
Mock Trial for First Years - Offered by Third-Year Law Students
Two enterprising law students, soon to be graduates, created a Mock Trial Club for first year students, giving them a courtroom trial experience at the beginning of their legal education.
An Accelerated Path to Law School
Persistence is paying off for Danielle Pon BA ’24, JD ’27, who is currently attending Lewis & Clark Law School as part of the accelerated “3-3” BA/JD program.
Four New Faculty Members to Join Lewis & Clark Law School This Fall
Lewis & Clark Law School will welcome four new assistant professors this summer, bringing expertise in civil rights, public defense, criminal law, environmental litigation and more.
Summer 2026 Courses Open at Lewis & Clark Law School
Registration is now open for Lewis & Clark Law School’s 2026 summer sessions, featuring specialized programs and a new Self-Service system for registration.
Law School Clinic Helps Clients Patent New Ideas
Law students working in L&C’s Small Business Legal Clinic, with faculty guidance, support local businesses and entrepreneurs through the intensive U.S. patent process.
Professor Jim Oleske Earns Second Huffman Award for Scholarship on Free Exercise Clause
Lewis & Clark Law School has honored Professor Jim Oleske with the 2025 Huffman Scholarship Award for his recent work analyzing a variety of arguments that could shape the future of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on religious-exemption rights.
Announcing the 2026 Wyss Scholars: Brooke Helstrom ’27 and Henry Sollitt ’27
Second-year law students Brooke Helstrom and Henry Sollitt are the 2026 Wyss Scholars, joining a new generation of leaders advancing land and environmental conservation through public interest law.
Judge Mustafa Kasubhai’s Day at Lewis & Clark
On the eve of a historic ICE ruling, Judge Mustafa Kasubhai came to the Lewis & Clark campus to listen and discuss with students about AI and humility.
Professor Felstiner Recognized by the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association
Professor Susan Felstiner was honored by the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association with its inaugural Alianza Award, recognizing decades of mentorship, advocacy, and community-building within Oregon’s Latine legal community.