News and Events

Lewis & Clark Law School alum Elaina Erola (LLM ’26) has published a new article in the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation examining the intersection of wild horse management, tribal sovereignty, and federal public lands law. Developed as an independent research project during her LLM studies, the article explores legal and policy solutions that strengthen Tribal authority while addressing environmental and wildlife management challenges.

Environmental Law Associate Dean Janice Weis announced her retirement after an impactful tenure leading the academic program for 32 years. She shared a few reflections with us.

At the ABA’s required 10 month status reporting date, 93% of 2025 Lewis & Clark Law School graduates were employed, with 90% of 2025 grads in Bar Passage Required or JD Advantaged positions.

L&C seniors partnered with Portland’s Albina residents to respond to their environmental priorities, collecting and evaluating data on air quality, traffic safety, and the potential use of mass timber.

Macey, a national leader in environmental innovation, will oversee the launch of the cross-college initiative to prepare the next generation of leaders through real-world environmental collaboration, problem solving, and innovation.

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.

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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.

Registration is now open for Lewis & Clark Law School’s 2026 summer sessions, featuring specialized programs and a new Self-Service system for registration.

Ten faculty from across the institution were honored this month at the second annual Presidential Faculty Excellence Award ceremony.

Henry Sollitt JD ’27 is one of two Wyss Scholars selected from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2026. As a Wyss Scholar, Henry plans to leverage his background in public lands conservation, wildfire response, and climate advocacy to advance systemic solutions for sustainable forest management and the protection of the American West’s forests and waters.

Brooke Helstrom JD ’27 is one of two Wyss Scholars selected from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2026. As a Wyss Scholar, Brooke plans to draw on her experience in wildlife conservation, watershed restoration, and environmental litigation to advance the protection of species and ecosystems through public interest environmental law.

After nearly two decades at Lewis & Clark Law School, Dr. Carma Corcoran has retired as the Director of American Indian Law, leaving behind a legacy of expanded programming, student mentorship, and national leadership in Indian Law.

Professor Erica Lyman, Lewis & Clark Law School’s Global Law Alliance, and international partners have launched the Food Systems NDC Scorecard, a new tool evaluating how national climate plans address the role of food systems in climate mitigation and adaptation.