News and Events
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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.
Roosevelt Robinson Scholarship: Fostering Diversity in Oregon’s Legal Community
Lewis & Clark Law School celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Roosevelt Robinson Scholarship, honoring the legacy of Judge Roosevelt Robinson ’76 and his quest to add more diversity to Oregon’s legal community.
2024 Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named
The Lezak Social Justice Fellowship awards summer stipends to law students, motivating them to contribute to the Oregon community while offering mentorship and support. In 2024, four outstanding students—Elaine Morado ’26, Tanner Condit ’25, Stephanie Scheno ’25, and Zoe Fielden ’26—have been chosen as fellows.
Jo Perini-Abbott Accepts IAALS Rebuilding Justice Award on Behalf of Oregon Task Force
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) recognizes the Task Force, chaired by Perini-Abbott, for “its role in catalyzing the national conversation around licensure reform.”
Oregon Law Schools Collaborate on Innovative Tenant Eviction Defense Class
Lewis & Clark Law School, University of Oregon School of Law, and Willamette University College of Law collaborated in Spring 2023 to create an innovative tenant rights course, hosting students from all three law schools. This spring 2024, they’ll do it again.
Data Analysis by Law Students Helps Secure Victory for Disability Rights Oregon
In connection with their work with Disability Rights Oregon and the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic, 3L students Jemma Pritchard and Christa Doerbeck analyzed data related to fitness to proceed orders, leading to more equitable criminal justice procedures for houseless and disabled people in Oregon.
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.
2023 PILP Auction Raises $69,517 and Funds All Summer Award Applicants
Bacon the pig was kidnapped (and later brought home), Professor Oleske dyed his hair pink, and the summer award amount was increased for the first time in 17 years.
Law Student Plans Panel for ABA Conference
Law student Glenda Valdez ’23 recently organized a panel for the 52nd spring conference of the ABA Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER).
Lezak Social Justice Fellows Named
Four law students were named Lezak Social Justice Fellows in 2023, supporting their work for community organizations this summer.
Managing Debt as a Public Interest Law Student
Lewis & Clark Law has a wide variety of resources to help public interest-minded students
Dr. Carma Corcoran named Native Hope Fellow
Dr. Corcoran’s fellowship will focus on bringing hope and healing to tribal communities impacted by incarceration.
Lezak Fellowship Changes Name to Reflect Social Justice Commitment
The change better emphasizes Fellowship goals and Fellows’ focus.
Business as (un)Usual
SBLC Rural Entrepreneurs Program provides service and solutions.
Natalie Hollabaugh ’21 Selected for Prestigious Fellowship to Provide Juvenile Justice Legal Services in Oregon
Natalie Hollabaugh ’21 received a prestigious Equal Justice Works Fellowship for the next two years to work with CJRC on improving juvenile justice. - EVENTS
Past Events
PILP Auction
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at this year’s 34th Annual PILP Auction: Whispers of the Past, Bids for the Future: A Speakeasy Auction Affair!
PILP Presents: Government Environmental Law Panel
Please join PILP for a panel discussion and audience Q&A with attorneys from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Bring you lunch!
PILP’s 26th Annual Auction in Vintage Vegas style
The Public Interest Law Project will host its 26th annual benefit auction at the law school on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Proceeds benefit public interest organizations, attorneys and clerks through PILP’s Summer Stipend Program. Proceeds also benefit recently graduated public interest attorneys through the Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
