Lewis & Clark Law School

05/29/2026

This week, Lewis & Clark Law School was proud to host the 2026 Crime Victim Law Conference presented by the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI).

As the premier national conference on victims’ rights enforcement, the conference brought together more than 200 in-person attendees and 100 virtual participants for two days of learning, collaboration, and advocacy through five plenary sessions and 15 breakout sessions.

A special thank you to Professor Meg Garvin, Executive Director of NCVLI at L&C Law, whose leadership helped make this important conference possible, as well as alumna Stephanie Scheno ’25 and the cohort of Lewis & Clark law student volunteers who helped support the event throughout the week.

The conference also honored Perkins Coie for its pro bono work, with alumnus Bryan Beal attending to accept the recognition, and celebrated the winners of a national student writing competition, including Lewis & Clark student Hannah Beaulieu ’26.

Thank you to the advocates, attorneys, scholars, and practitioners who joined us in advancing the future of victims’ rights advocacy.

05/29/2026

As data center expansion accelerates across Oregon, Lewis & Clark Law School’s Green Energy Institute is helping shape innovative solutions to address the environmental and economic impacts.

A recent Oregon Public Utility Commission ruling cited GEI’s work throughout and established some of the nation’s strongest protections related to utility planning and large energy users.

Read more about how GEI staff and students are advancing policy under Oregon’s POWER Act and helping guide the future of energy regulation.

Green Energy Institute staff and students are advancing solutions under Oregon’s POWER Act to address the environmental and economic impacts of data cen...

05/22/2026

Congratulations to alum Calvin Duncan '23 and Sophie Cull on receiving the 2026 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for their book, The Jailhouse Lawyer! 🎉

The Silver Gavel Award is the ABA’s highest honor recognizing work that helps foster public understanding of the law and legal system. We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the powerful impact of Calvin’s story and advocacy.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/silver_gavel/2026/

05/21/2026

Today’s Oregon State Bar swearing-in ceremony in Salem was a proud and exciting milestone for Lewis & Clark Law School graduates. ⚖️

Congratulations to all of our newly admitted attorneys! Your dedication, resilience, and hard work have brought you to this moment, and we are so proud to welcome you into the legal profession. We can’t wait to see the impact you will make in your communities and beyond as Lewis & Clark lawyers.

05/21/2026

Hey, DC! 🦅 You really showed up for L&C! Thank you for giving Dean Alicia Ouellette and Professor Craig Johnston such an incredible warm welcome.

Hungry for more of L&C connections in the capital? Please stay tuned — updates on an official DC Alumni Chapter are coming your way soon!

05/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gregg Macey to Lewis & Clark as the inaugural Director of the new Environmental Innovation Center! 🌎

A nationally recognized leader in environmental law, justice, and policy, Gregg brings decades of experience advancing collaborative solutions to climate, energy, and community health challenges. In this new cross-college role, he will help expand opportunities for students, faculty, and community partners to tackle real-world environmental issues through innovation and hands-on collaboration.

We are excited to welcome Gregg to the Lewis & Clark community and look forward to the impact of his leadership. Read the full story here: https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/58279-gregg-macey-selected-as-inaugural-director-of-the

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Lewis & Clark Law student Vincent Sheoships on receiving the Honorable Jeff Morris Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation! 🎉

Vincent, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is pursuing a career focused on energy law and renewable development in Indian Country. Through his studies, leadership, and public service experience, he is committed to advancing legal and policy solutions that empower Tribal Nations in the transition to sustainable energy.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and can’t wait to see the impact Vincent will continue to make.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the Lewis & Clark Law School Class of 2026! 🎓

In the words of the Honorable Bronson James, “You are graduating at the perfect time. Because perhaps now, more than any time in generations, the world needs lawyers.”

We couldn’t be more excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Congratulations to all our graduates and to Professor Sandy Patrick, recipient of this year’s Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching! 🎉

To our Class of 2026: keep Dean Ouellette’s “Yes, if” mindset close as you step into what comes next.

05/13/2026

DC Alums, we’re bringing a piece of Portland to the capital! Join us for a special evening featuring Dean Alicia Ouellette and environmental law legend Professor Craig Johnston ’85.

We’re gathering to celebrate the upcoming 30th Anniversary of Earthrise and share the latest vision for the law school. Come for the updates, stay for the incredible L&C community in DC.

✨ The Perks: Appetizers and the first round of drinks are on us!
📍 Location: Amazonia Side Bar (Upstairs at Causa)
🗓️ When: Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

RSVP today to save your spot: https://engage.lclark.edu/register/?id=85b19a3b-d034-4c5d-a359-df99cfa8ec75&_gl=1*tm2gk2*_ga*MTcyNDcxNjQ0NC4xNjg3Mjc4NjA1*_ga_6MKT6LMD5S*czE3Nzc0ODU4NTAkbzE5MjkkZzEkdDE3Nzc0ODY4MzEkajU4JGwwJGgw

05/12/2026

This past week, the Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center collaborated with the Oregon State Bar to host a 2.5 day civil trial skills college. Lawyers from across the state came together to learn trial skills from some Oregon’s top litigators. Lots of learning and fun was had by the students and faculty alike!