CALS Students & Alumni

Introducing Lewis & Clark Law Students Mei Brunson and Suzannah Smith 

Hira Jaleel steps into an exciting new role as Visiting Assistant Professor at the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Jennifer Bass and Piper Blank are recipients of the highly competitive Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law & Policy LLM Fellowships.

The Global Ambassador Program empowers and supports our alumni as they advance animal law and animal protection around the globe.

CALS Ambassador Nancy Makuvise (LLM, ‘22) shares her Global Ambassador Project to build a healthier and more compassionate world for animals

In this blog, Julie Palais (’23, MSL, USA) and Varnika Singh (’23, LLM, India) share their deep passion and collaboration to advance animal protection in Nepal.

Bianka Atlas (’20, LLM, New Zealand) shares how she’s expanding the field of animal law in New Zealand for her Global Ambassador Project.

This year’s award is presented to three Lewis & Clark law students who have demonstrated leadership in the field of animal law.

This merit award is given annually in memory of Florence Kaufelt, a lifelong friend of animals, to a graduate of our Animal Law LLM Program.

Diego Plaza (’20, LLM, Chile) shares how he’s advancing animal law education for his Global Ambassador Project.

Yvonne Gurira (’22, LLM, Zimbabwe) shares how she’s spearheading community outreach and stakeholder collaboration for her Global Ambassador Project.

Four international alumni have been selected through our Global Ambassador Program to advance animal protection and animal law in their country.

This merit award is given annually in memory of Florence Kaufelt, a lifelong friend of animals, to a graduate of our Animal Law LLM Program.

With the help of a CALS Global Ambassador grant, Gladys Kamasanyu (‘LLM, 20) recently compiled and published a Compendium of Wildlife Laws in Uganda.

CALS Ambassador, Tara Cooley (LLM, ’20), is fostering the creation of Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs across the U.S.