Dean Johnson at the launch event for the Advocacy Center and Bergman Courtroom

Law School Dean to Step Down August 2024

Dean Jennifer Johnson, serving as Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School since 2014, has announced she will step down at the end of August 2024.

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LC Grads Garner Highest Oregon Bar Pass Rate For Second Year in a Row

82% of Lewis & Clark’s first-time bar takers passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in July, the highest pass rate in the state.

Chloé Clay, the creator of the BIPOC Mentorship Program

BIPOC Mentorship Program Aids BIPOC Student Success in Law School

The BIPOC Mentorship Program’s 2023 Reception will be held on Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legal Research Center.

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Over ⅓ of the 2022 graduates are employed in public-sector jobs, making Lewis & Clark third in the nation for graduates in public i...

Law School Ranks #3 in the Nation for Grads Employed in Public Interest and Government Positions

Over ⅓ of the 2022 graduates are employed in public-sector jobs, making Lewis & Clark third in the nation for graduates in public interest work post-graduation.

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Pictured: Rising 3L Yesenia Carrillo

People First, Always | Yesenia Carrillo

Yesenia Carrillo, a rising 3L law student and daughter of immigrants, reflects on her transformative journey at the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and the potential of law to empower and uplift marginalized communities.

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Pictured: Retired Judge Henry Breithaupt

New Beginnings for Retired Judge Henry Breithaupt

Retired Judge Henry Breithaupt brings his wealth of experience in tax law to the Lewis & Clark Law School’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), providing valuable guidance and strategies to legal interns as they assist low to moderate-income taxpayers and educate them on tax management practices to prevent future controversies.

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Flexibility Exists in Tax Law

A LITC legal intern successfully resolved an American Opportunity Tax Credit tax controversy, eliminating the client’s approximately $2,000 tax deficiency and showcasing the existence of flexibility within tax law.

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Harpreet S. Dhaliwal presents Professor Sandy Patrick with the Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching

Professor Sandy Patrick Receives 2023 Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching

The graduating class presented Professor Sandy Patrick with the Leo Levenson award for teaching which has significantly impacted the class.

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Professor Robert Klonoff

Professor Robert Klonoff Elected to American Law Institute Council

Celebrated legal scholar Professor Robert Klonoff secures important role as he is elected to the American Law Institute Council.

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Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy

Dr. Raj Reddy Named Assistant Professor of Animal Law

Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy steps into a critical new role as an Assistant Professor of Animal Law at the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) at Lewis & Clark Law School.

2023 DWT International Law Writing Awards

Two 2023 grads win the Davis Wright Tremaine International Law Writing Award for 2023.

Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named

Four law students were named Lezak Social Justice Fellows in 2023, supporting their work for community organizations this summer.

Fire burning near South Lake Tahoe in California wildfire.

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire

Law student groups host timber exec and Native American forest management director to discuss forest management perspectives.

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2019 Orientation

92% of Grads Employed Within 10 Months

Lewis & Clark Law continues its trend of high employment totals, with over 92% employed total for 2022 graduates; of those, 98% are employed as attorneys or in jobs that require a JD.

The statue of justice Themis or Iustitia, the blindfolded goddess of justice against a flag of the United States of America, as a legal c...

Alumni Achieve a Historic Settlement in Fight Against Forever Chemicals

Lewis & Clark alumni helped win a $698 million settlement related to Monsanto’s role in the sale and promotion of PCBs.

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Lewis & Clark Law Review Focuses on Social Media, Psilocybin, and Other Legal Issues

LC Law Review’s Winter Issue features papers by law professors, alums, and recent graduates.

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Sarah Lora

“Tax Issues for Immigrants”Authored by Professor

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic director Professor Sarah Lora co-authors a book for the American Bar Association to provide guidance on tax and immigration issues.

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Nike OGC speaking to law students during a panel.

Inaugural Speaker Series at Nike World Headquarters

The Center for Business Law and Innovation (CBLI) kicked off its Nike speaker series with a discussion on sustainability and career pathways.

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Environmental Justice Focus for Prominent Law Review Journal

Environmental Law2022 dedicates its next issue to environmental justice topics.

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Victory for the Māui Dolphin

Earthrise achieves a significant victory for the critically endangered Māui Dolphin.

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Founders of UndocuLaw Northwest

Paving a Way for Non-Citizen Law Students

Alumni and students who founded UndocuLaw Northwest receive awards for “How to Apply to Law School for Non-citizen Immigrants.”

Question of the Week

Admissions Question: December 30

Q: What applications or forms must be filled out for financial aid and/or scholarship consideration?
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Professor Organizes Private Equity Symposium

Professor Samir Parikh spearheaded a symposium hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Law Review that explored private equity’s shadowed practices in distressed debt markets.

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Professor Samir Parikh

Professor Named Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy

Professor Samir Parikh was admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. He is one of only 60 law professors in the group.

Patent Clinic Celebrates Five Years

SBLC’s patent clinic continues to provide vital legal services to Oregon’s small businesses and trains the next generation of lawyers.

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Boley Library Displays ‘Orphan Wells’ Photo Collection

Megan Kirkwood’s photographs, Orphan Wells of Caddo County, illustrate the aftermath of oil and gas development in the United States.

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Julia Minn

Juliana Minn ’16 Directs Small Business Legal Clinic

The Small Business Legal Clinic has a new director: Alumna Juliana Minn.
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Lewis & Clark Has Oregon’s Highest Bar Pass Rate

84% of Lewis & Clark’s 118 graduates passed the 2022 Oregon July Bar Exam on their first try, compared to the statewide average of 78%.
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Professor Receives Awards for Outstanding Criminal Justice Work

Three awards were given to Professor Aliza Kaplan, Director of the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic and Professor of Lawyering for her criminal justice work in Oregon.
Assistant Professor David Schraub

Huffman Award 2022 Recognizes Professor Schraub

Professor David Schraub is the third recipient of the Huffman Scholarship Award for his article, Sadomasochistic Judging.

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