In my first year as dean, one thing has become clear: this community is exceptional. I’ve been grateful for the chance to meet so many of you and to see firsthand the people, programs, and partnerships that give this school its character. Our annual magazine, Advocate, shares a few of the stories that define who we are—rooted in an extraordinary city, shaped by the Northwest, and committed to meaningful work inside and outside the classroom.
As we look to 2026, I’m grateful for the chance to continue this work alongside you. In the coming year, we’ll keep engaging the community as we shape our next set of priorities, strengthen our programs, and support our students as they prepare to enter a profession that needs their energy and judgment. I’m excited for what we can build together and for the impact this law school will continue to have in our city and beyond.
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Alicia Ouellette
Jordan D. Schnitzer Dean
Lewis & Clark Law School
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January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Join us at Lewis & Clark on Monday, January 19, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, in the Flanagan Chapel for an incredible opportunity to hear bestselling author and renowned scholar Carol Anderson as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Lecture Series. RSVP here.
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Law Students Bridge the Gap in Oregon’s Public Defender Crisis
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Any discussion of public defense in Oregon—and in many states—must acknowledge the elephant in the room: There aren’t enough public defense attorneys available to represent clients, and that’s causing a constitutional crisis.
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Groundbreaking Partnership to Improve Public Records Access
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Lewis & Clark Law School and Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) are creating the Public Records and Government Transparency Project, one of the first of its kind in the country.
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L&C Shines in Biggest Ever Competitive Showing
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Lewis & Clark Law School had the largest ever showing in competitions during the last academic year, fueled by the experiential focus of the Advocacy Center. Students participated in a whopping 16-plus competitions
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You can read the Advocate Magazine on our website or view it in the attached PDF.
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Law IT Launches Live Captioning System to Support Accessibility Across Campus
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Lewis & Clark Law School has introduced live captioning in every classroom—enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all students. What began as a project to support hearing-impaired learners is now transforming how the entire community engages and connects.
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Business Law Forum Provides Legal Perspectives on Corporate Climate Action
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The 2025 Business Law Forum at Lewis & Clark Law School convened scholars, industry leaders, and policy experts to examine how corporate law, regulation, disclosure, and litigation are rapidly evolving in response to the global challenges of climate change.
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Lewis & Clark Law Alumni Advance Parentage Law Through SB 163
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Lewis & Clark Law graduates Robin Pope and Lane Shetterly helped lead a three-year collaborative effort resulting in Oregon’s Senate Bill 163, a landmark law modernizing the state’s parentage framework to better reflect diverse families and evolving reproductive technologies.
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2025-2026 Multnomah Bar Association Fellows Announced
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Three 1ls were named as Multnomah Bar Association Fellows: Finn Johnson, Hooman Dadkho, and Christina Smith
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