News and Events
- NEWS
27th Annual Harpole Awards & Ceremony
Kristen West McCall ’06 and Katie Jahangiri ’26 are the recipients of the 2025 Harpole Attorney Award and Harpole Scholarship Award, respectively.
Claire Tonry ’09 Honored with Kerry Rydberg-Jack Tuholske Award for Public Interest Litigation
Claire Tonry ’09 is carrying on a powerful legacy of environmental justice. Her work was recognized with a prestigious award at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference.
The First Attorneys Licensed Through Oregon’s SPPE Program
Lewis & Clark Law alumni are leading the way in Oregon’s new Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE), a bar alternative that prioritizes hands-on legal experience over a traditional exam. Four of the first five attorneys who earned their licenses are L&C grads.
A Gift In Need Is A Gift Indeed
A law school alum makes a unique gift of a 60-foot flagpole, replacing one that stood tall for decades, part of the historic view at Lewis & Clark College.
Remembering Bob Sallinger, Class of 2007
Bob Sallinger, who sadly passed away in October, was for decades one of the most tireless and effective advocates for conservation in both the Portland area and across the state of Oregon.
LC Grads Exceed Oregon State Bar Pass Rate For Third Year in a Row
An outstanding 83.5% of Lewis & Clark’s first-time bar takers passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in July, which is well above the state overall first-time taker pass rate rate in the state.
Lewis & Clark Law School Recognized for Civil Rights Education by U.S. News
Lewis & Clark Law School is a top choice for aspiring civil rights attorneys, as recognized by U.S. News and World Report, for its strong commitment to social justice, impactful legal clinics, and expert faculty.
A New Gateway to Practice: Uncovering the Student Experience of SPPE Bar Licensure
One of the first Oregon graduates to elect for the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) pathway to licensure reflects on her experience; professors explain the importance of this pathway for diversifying the legal profession.
26th Annual Harpole Awards & Ceremony
Jessica Bridges ’25 and Diana Bettles ’13 are the recipients of this year’s Harpole Scholarship and Harpole Attorney Award, respectively.
Get to Know Professor Bronson James: A Conversation on Law and Teaching
Professor Bronson James ’03, Oregon Supreme Court Justice and adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, shares his diverse legal experiences and teaching passion, emphasizing the importance of encouraging critical thinking in law students from an early stage in their education.
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.
Lewis & Clark Law School Announces 2022-23 Outstanding Mentor and Mentee
Lewis & Clark Law School recognized an exceptional mentor and mentee in its 2022-23 mentorship program, honoring Victoria Brandao as Outstanding Mentee and Anna Laird as Outstanding Mentor, highlighting the positive impact of mentorship on students’ legal education and personal growth.
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.
Professor Recognized for Environmental Leadership from Oregon State Bar
Caroline Lobdell, adjunct professor and director of WRLC, was recognized by the Environmental & Natural Resources Section of the Oregon State Bar with their annual award.
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.”
- EVENTS
L&C Alumni Lunch in Sacramento!
Come and meet fellow law alumni in Sacramento!
2026 Environmental Law Spring Symposium – Regulating Plastics: Legal Issues and Opportunities from Production to Disposal
Please join us for our 2026 Environmental Law Symposium!
In-person and online registration available. This event is pending approval of 6 CLE credits.28th Harpole Awards Ceremony & Reception
The Joyce Ann Harpole Committee invites you to celebrate the 28th annual Joyce Ann Harpole Attorney Award and the Joyce Ann Harpole Scholarship Award.
2026 Distinguished Business Law Graduate Reception
Our Distinguished Business Law Graduate Award Reception will be held on April 14 at 4:30 PM in downtown Portland as we honor our 2026 Distinguished Business Law Graduate Shawn Filippi ’99.
We are also pleased to recognize the recipients of our 2026 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year awards:
- Diego Gutierrez ’21, Associate, Ballard Spahr– Low Income Tax Clinic Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year
- Masa Yamaguchi ’08, Partner, Ballard Spahr – Small Business Legal Clinic Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year
We look forward to celebrating these outstanding individuals and their contributions to our community!
Please note: This is a private event for invited guests only
Alumni reception
Meet the Faces Behind the L&C Law Alumni Board!
McCarty Luncheon
The McCarty Society – named after Major General Chester E. McCarty ’29, a Lewis & Clark trustee who served as an Oregon senator and was a war hero – honors law school graduates who received their degrees 40 or more years ago.
Class Reunions - 2026
We are officially celebrating all the Class Years ending in “6”! Whether you are the Class of ’66 or ’16, it’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and share your law school stories!
