News From the Law School

Professor Sandy Patrick was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor Janet Steverson was appointed as Associate Dean of Faculty Development to ensure robust support for the faculty and students.

John Parry, a leading expert in civil litigation and international law, and former Associate Dean of Faculty, is serving as the Interim Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School from August - December, until Alicia Ouellette begins her Deanship in January 2025.

L&C’s Career Services evolves to face changes in the legal career landscape and welcomes its new team to take the lead.

Law students interested in demonstrating their litigation and advocacy expertise can now earn a Certificate in Litigation & Advocacy Skills through rigorous coursework, practical experience, and mentorship.

Allison LePlante steps down as director of Earthrise after nearly 20 years of service at Lewis & Clark Law School. 

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.

The Public Interest Law Project held a successful auction this year, funding nine students with summer stipends to work for a public interest entity. The auction also provided each student with an additional $800 of support. Kenneth Kreuscher was announced as the 2024 Amburgey Award Winner.

Inspired by the compassion of animal advocate Tommy Raskin, an anonymous donor creates an Animal Law LLM scholarship to share his legacy.

The Global Law Alliance clinic, alongside Mercy for Animals, recently published a report exploring legal pathways under the Ramsar Convention to regulate industrial animal agriculture impacts on wetlands.

Clinic Students assisted in the creation of a UNODC report, assessing the rates at which countries criminalize environmental harms. The report will eventually be published as a chapter in a larger UNODC environmental crimes publication.

The International Law Committee has selected Rachel Ballard ’25 as the International Law Research Fellow for the 2024-25 school year.

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.

Jennifer Johnson will serve as the first Jordan D. Schnitzer Dean, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 109-year history.

A reception to celebrate the deanship is being held Tuesday June 25, 2024.

Professor Janet Steverson was chosen by the graduating class of 2024 to receive the Leo Levenson Excellence in Teaching Award for her outstanding dedication to her students’ success and well-being.

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.