News and Events

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 is carrying on a powerful legacy of environmental justice. Her work was recognized with a prestigious award at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Jessica Bridges ’25 and Diana Bettles ’13 are the recipients of this year’s Harpole Scholarship and Harpole Attorney Award, respectively.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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