News and Events
- NEWS
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.”
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%.
Law vs. Antisemitism Conference Calls for Papers
The 2nd annual event in March 2023 discusses how the law has been used to both perpetrate and combat antisemitism. The deadline for papers is October 1, 2022.
Yvonne Gurira Receives Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate Award
Yvonne Gurira is named this year’s Outstanding Animal Law LLM Graduate, a merit award given in memory of Florence Kaufelt, a lifelong friend of animals, to a graduate of our Animal Law LLM program.
2022 Animal Law Leadership Award Winners Announced
This year’s award is presented to three Lewis & Clark law students who have demonstrated leadership in the field of animal law.
Over 160 Law Alums Celebrate Professor Newell
Alums gathered at the law school to pay tribute to one of the school’s longest serving professors, Professor Doug Newell at a “50 Years of Doug!” event on May 6.
24th Annual Harpole Awards & Ceremony
Kristin W. Eaton ’95 and Jose Garcia-Fuerte ’23 are the recipients of this year’s Harpole Attorney Award and Harpole Scholarship, respectively
2022 Summer Law Classes Showcase Diverse Content
Globally accessible and in-person options through the summer.
Distinguished Honors Awards Recognize Graduates, Former Dean
The Distinguished Honors Awards April 2, 2022 recognize three alumni and a former dean for their accomplishments and service to the law school and the community.
Lezak Fellowship Changes Name to Reflect Social Justice Commitment
The change better emphasizes Fellowship goals and Fellows’ focus.
Blum’s Specific Performance: Contract Wisdom
A Q&A on the 8th edition of Contracts, Examples and Explanations.
Then and Now: One Woman’s Awakening in Law and Politics
A wonderful story by Judge Susie L. Norby (’90) about her journey and legal career, and a good lesson on perseverance too.
National Geographic Whistleblower Story Quotes Professor
Clinical Professor Erica Lyman was quoted as a legal expert in a National Geographic article regarding an oil and gas project that threatens endangered animals and the environment in Africa.
- EVENTS
Seattle Alumni Reception
Seattle-area law alums! Join Dean Jennifer Johnson for an alumni reception hosted by Lane Powell!
Meet Law Alumni Director in San Antonio, TX!
Come and join Law Alumni Director, Natasha Richmond ’10, on the road in San Antonio, TX!
Alaska Alumni Reception
Anchorage-area law alums! Join Dean Jennifer Johnson for an alumni reception hosted by Schwabe!
Law Alumni Happy Hour in DC!
Come and join Law Alumni Director, Natasha Richmond ’10, on the road in Washington, D.C.!
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 - 2023
Save-the-Date! We are celebrating all class years ending with the number “3”!
