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The Small Business Legal Clinic is proud to announce that year’s Pro Bono Attorney of the Year is Jacob McCormack. Jacob will receive the award at the Distinguished Business Law Graduate Reception on April 15 at Miller Nash LLP.

Jacob is a Lewis & Clark Law alumnus and current Assistant Director of Admissions for the Law School. He generously volunteers his time with the SBLC working directly with small business clients on their transactional law matters. Jacob interned at the SBLC during Law School, and has been an advocate for the clinic for several years.

Join the SBLC on Friday, May 16th for a one-day event focused on helping small business owners create a Business Power of Attorney. At this event, attorneys will assist you one-on-one, and you’ll leave with a completed Business POA tailored to your needs. Meetings can be held either virtually or in person. The cost for the pop up event is only $25.

Noah is a Lewis & Clark Law alumnus who volunteers as a SBLC Pro Bono Attorney and is on the board of directors for Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Noah is also rocking private practice, with his focus on business, mergers & acquisitions, and intellectual property law in the Pacific Northwest. Noah has a background of working with entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainers across the U.S. and Canada, and brings that real world experience to protect the creative and innovative interests of his clients.

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Samuel Eisen-Meyers is a multi-talented visual artist, creative producer, musician and director. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Sam now hops between Portland and New York City, planning his next chapter.

Offering both practical training for students and affordable legal assistance to entrepreneurs, the Small Business Legal Clinic is a win-win for Oregon businesses and the next generation of business attorneys.

Law students Chris Timmer and Charlie Morris secured a spot in the Elite 8 of the ABA Business Law Section’s MAC Cup II competition, showcasing their transactional skills.

On October 25, SBLC showcased the culinary talents of their clients—La Casa de Mamá, La Arepa, and Xocotl—by featuring their delicious specialties at the 2024 Business Fall Forum, Contracts with Benefits: How Contract Drafting Can Do More for Clients, People, and the Planet.

Lewis & Clark Law School student Ilona Hyett earns the prestigious CLEA Outstanding Clinic Student Award for her remarkable contributions and exceptional work at the Small Business Legal Clinic.

The Small Business Legal Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School offers vital business legal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Oregon, including in rural areas where low-cost/no-cost legal services are not available.

Folks, our amazing work is not directly funded by Lewis & Clark Law School. We need your support in order to continue our mission. Help us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal for this fiscal year!

Rapper, beatmaker, philanthropist... these are just a few titles that this multi-talented artist boasts. 

Camille Sakamoto served as a student intern this Fall 2023. Realizing that law school provided the perfect arena to merge personal and professional interests, Camille hit the ground running and has not looked back. 

Sinister Coffee & Creamery, LLC is an online business with a spooky theme selling coffee beans and ice cream. Kelly and Michelle Kaliher began their business in 2018, making “paranormal-themed coffees [that] are small batch roasted to ensure your experience delivers spooky good flavors with every brew.” While Sinister Coffee & Creamery is mostly conducted online, you can find them at the PSU Saturday Farmers’ Market. They were able to secure a booth at the farmers’ market after only a year of operations, which is a remarkable feat since many businesses are only accepted at the market after 5 years of operation.

Now located along the MAX Corridor and directly across the Fifth Avenue Food Cart Pod, this move marks an exciting new chapter for our SBLC and LITC communities. The move was truly a team effort. From finding the place to designing its interior, each committee weighed in to create the space we have today. When you come visit, you may notice that our office now has a kitchen where everyone could gather and connect with one another. And for our law students, we now have an open-floor workspace, synergistic to our interactive environment. We look forward to sharing this space with everyone for many years to come.

Please stop by and visit. Our address is 333 SW 5th Ave., Suite 400, Portland OR 97204