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Career Paths at Lewis & Clark Law

What Can You Do With a Law Degree From Lewis & Clark?

Earning a legal degree unlocks myriad career options in diverse fields, each with exciting opportunities for impact and growth. From advocating for justice as a trial lawyer to shaping corporate policies as a business attorney, your law career path knows no bounds.

Our alumni have utilized their legal expertise to effect change in society, champion causes they believe in, and carve out fulfilling careers in fields ranging from environmental law to entertainment law. Their stories inspire us! Whatever your passion or interest, a legal degree opens doors to a multitude of rewarding career paths waiting to be explored.

Alumni Profiles

Use Your Legal Skills in the Private Sector

Private practice offers a diverse range of opportunities, from solo practitioners to large law firms spanning various practice areas and environments. Small firms may provide autonomy and direct client interaction, while larger firms offer specialized training, higher salaries, and extensive benefits. Researching firms and exploring their cultures is crucial to finding the right fit for you. Lewis & Clark provides resources like firm websites, directories, and alumni connections to help you find your place in the private sector.

Private Sector

Potential Industries

Accounting and CPA Firms
Banks/Finance
Consulting Firms
Insurance Companies
Utilities
Technology and Software Companies
Legal publishing and Research Companies
Marketing Companies
Bar Associations
Labor Unions and Associations
Hospitals and Other Health Care and Medical Centers

Alumni in the Private Sector

Shawn Filippi
Shawn Filippi JD ’99 is Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.

Diego Gutiérrez
Diego Gutiérrez JD ’21 advises clients on a range of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate governance, debt and equity financings, and mergers and acquisitions.

Joel Andrew
Joel Andrew JD ’16 is General Counsel and Senior Vice President for Business and Legal Affairs at CD Baby.

Public Interest Careers

In public interest law, every case is a chance to make a difference in society. With a focus on justice, equality, and community welfare, you’ll find purposeful work that aligns with your values and principles.

Public Interest

Potential Industries

Nonprofit Organizations
Government Agencies
Legal Aid Societies
International NGOs
Policy Think Tanks
Advocacy Groups
Environmental Law Organizations
Labor Unions
Public Interest Law Firms
Community Development Corporations

Alumni in Public Interest Careers

Tess Vickery
Tess Vickery LLM ’19 works as the policy advisor to a Member of Parliament for the Australian Animal Justice Party.

Carl Bruch
Carl Bruch JD ’96 is the Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx).

Maral Cavner
Maral Cavner JD ’18 is the Corporate Outreach Manager for Animal Equality, an international animal protection nonprofit that works in eight countries across four continents.

Work in Our Federal Government

A government job offers diverse case loads, meaningful work, and impactful roles from the start. With competitive salaries, loan forgiveness programs, and a wide array of practice areas, these positions are ideal for legal professionals passionate about public service and making a difference.

Government Career

Potential Industries

Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Internal Revenue Service
Oregon Department of Justice

Alumni Working in Government Careers

Earl Blumenauer
Congressman Earl Blumenauer served as the U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 3rd congressional district for 27 years.

Leila Arefi-Pour
Leila Arefi-Pour LLM ’19 is currently an associate attorney at Vancouver Defenders in Vancouver, Washington, where she is a criminal defense attorney serving as a public defender. She also takes privately retained animal law cases.

Lawrence Pittman
Lawrence Pittman JD ’18 is an Assistant Regional Counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency—Region 6 in Dallas, Texas, and he also serves on the American Bar Association’s Environmental Justice Task Force.

Find a Judicial Clerkship

Judicial clerkships offer opportunities to engage with novel legal issues and develop as legal thinkers under experienced mentors. With a track record of placing candidates in prestigious clerkships at federal and state courts, L&C provides comprehensive support, including one-on-one guidance from faculty advisors, career counseling from the Career Services team, and networking opportunities with alumni.

Judicial Clerkships

Potential Industries

Federal Judicial Clerkships
State Judicial Clerkships
Administrative Law Judges

Pro Bono and Community Service Work

Lewis & Clark Law School’s Pro Bono and Community Service Program has been facilitating student volunteer opportunities at various nonprofit organizations, courts, and government offices since its inception in 1998. Participants who contribute a minimum of 30 hours annually receive the prestigious Honors Award in acknowledgment of their dedication to community service.

Pro Bono and Community Service

Potential Industries

Nonprofit Organizations
Government Agencies
Legal Aid Societies
International NGOs
Policy Think Tanks
Advocacy Groups
Environmental Law Organizations
Labor Unions
Public Interest Law Firms
Community Development Corporations

Alumni Working in Community Service

Gladys Kamasanyu
Gladys Kamasanyu LLM ’20 is a Chief Magistrate with the Uganda Judiciary; the head of Africa’s first and only specialized wildlife court, the Uganda Wildlife Court; and founder of Help African Animals, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that protects animals through the legal system.

Antonia De Meo
Antonia De Meo JD’94 is the Director and Head of Entity of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).

David Rosengard
David Rosengard JD ’15, LLM ’16 is a staff attorney with Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program and teaches as a adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School.