Willamette Law's Clinical Program, led by Prof. Beth Zilberman, offers hands-on experience and prepares students for working in real-world legal practices.
Assistant Professor Rohan Grey of Willamette Law visits University of Manchester, focusing on law, money, and technology, enhancing global financial expertise.
Visiting Assistant Professor Robin Maril joins full-time faculty along with Beth Zilberman
The Oregon Supreme Court has expressed approval of alternative pathways to the traditional bar exam, prompting Willamette Law to hire new faculty.
With the threat of a global pandemic and moving to fully remote classes, the Class of 2021 overcame a number of obstacles on their way to passing the bar exam.
With this new partnership, students at Willamette Law will have increased access to top career opportunities.
Josh Lute JD’07 truly knows the ins and outs of Dutch Bros. Coffee. The alum went from slinging drinks at a stand to providing legal advice and assistance.
Steven K. Green’s research generates significant media buzz as the nation’s highest court hears arguments in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.
Gallini is a professor of criminal law and director of distance learning initiatives at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
Willamette Law students submit a report to the U.N. Human Rights Council on U.S. children’s rights violations, a culmination of their clinical experience.
Alison Ecker JD’20, pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children’s rights.
Jason LeBlanc JD’19 nominated Rebecca Kueny JD’13 for Mentor of the Year, praising her unwavering support during law school. Kueny specializes in elder law.
Law students bring Oregon governors to share experiences for Women’s History Month in diversity speaker series.
Willamette students and alumni from all three schools came together to learn more about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency from our own distinguished alumni Neil Bergquist '09, MBA '10 and Nathan Love '05, MBA '06.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski JD’85 returns to her alma mater for an interactive evening with Willamette students.
Curtis Bridgeman, dean of the Willamette University College of Law, has been appointed to the Roderick and Carol Wendt Chair in Business Law.
Willamette’s new Business Lawyering Institute prepares tomorrow’s attorneys for a changing world.
The university celebrated seven outstanding faculty members at Opening Convocation.
She will become the Van Winkle Melton Professor of Law.
Willamette Law selects Nani Apo JD’13, honors three others for Hon. Mary Mertens James award.
Comments by Attorney General Jeff Sessions about blocking portions of California laws may also affect Oregon.
After practicing together for 40 years, the two prominent Salem attorneys make retirement their resolution for the new year.
Students formed the journal in fall 2016 to contribute to society’s understanding of legal and policy issues concerning topics such as race, class, gender and sexuality.
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLS) awarded Willamette Law 3L Traci McDowall an Armonica Grant at a luncheon near the end of November.
Scott Beckstead’s College of Law class explores how pets, wildlife and farm animals are regarded and treated under the law.
Warren Binford receives grant to combat trafficking of child sex abuse images online.
Willamette Law is saddened to announce the passing of one of its most gracious, enthusiastic and accomplished professors.
In the US, ride-sharing service Uber’s employees are independent contractors. A UK court ruled last week that Uber drivers there are workers — not independent contractors — and are therefore eligible for more rights, such as a minimum wage.
Following the fourth night of competition last week, the judges recognized third-year law students Autumn Mills and Conor McCahill as the winners of the annual Don Turner Moot Court Competition.
Prof. Laura Appleman comments on the implications of activists visiting public officials' homes. Willamette University College of Law offers top legal education
Five Willamette Law students represented the school in great fashion last weekend at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention.
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday just a couple of weeks away, Willamette Law Prof. David Friedman commented in a national Magnify Money story this week on holiday advertising.
Third-year JD/MBA student Andy Blevins’ first encounter with OutServe-SLDN occurred in the navy as a cryptologic technician from 2007-11.
Judge Beth Allen JD’96 now knows how well her friends can keep secrets from her. The Willamette Law alumna was surprised this fall with not one, but two awards for her work in the community and judiciary.
Although born and raised in Newport, Oregon, Erin Greenawald JD’98 would tell you she “grew up,” professionally, in the Marion County District Attorney’s (MCDA) office.
Willamette Law Prof. Paul Diller recently submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court for the case Gill v. Whitford, which was argued Oct. 3.
The column’s author, Michelle Blackley Glynn, asked whether parents should protect the digital identity of their children by limiting posts and pictures about them on the internet and social media.
The Statesman Journal quoted Laura Appleman, professor of criminal law, in a Tuesday story on potential juror misconduct.
The Statesman Journal quoted Laura Appleman, professor of criminal law, in a Tuesday story on potential juror misconduct.
There were runoff elections for the 3L secretary/treasurer, 1L president and second vice president of SBA, but by Sept. 26, the votes were finalized.
The labor law professor spoke about an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with mandatory union fees.
Samantha Klausen JD’20 attended the Salem City Council meeting Monday to speak out against the proposed sit-lie ordinance.
Jack Wray JD’19 traveled across the globe — 5,628 miles to be exact — to study law this summer.
The American Association for Justice Moot Court Competition concluded September 14, with the duo of James Sullivan and Sarah Lowe named the winners.
The Willamette Law Placement Office matched 110 students with attorney mentors for the 2017-18 school year.
From her room in South Korea, Emily Dougherty types out an email describing her experiences in the JD/MBA program at Willamette University. A third-year student in the four-year program, Dougherty relishes the time when she can do what she loves best — traveling.
Third-year Willamette JD/MBA student Andy Blevins nominated a fellow student for the Student Leadership Award given by the National LGBT Bar Association. That student didn’t win, but Blevins was named the first runner-up.
Law Professors Karen Sandrik and Peter Molk received university awards at the Willamette University convocation ceremony this week.
Seven outstanding faculty members honored at Opening Convocation.
Willamette Law welcomes its most diverse class yet, with more female students and a higher LSAT profile. The cohort boasts many varied backgrounds.
After spending 15 years as the wife of a military officer and building a resume with a list of varied jobs, Jennifer Trundy started law school at age 48.
Steven R. Powers JD’01 was named to the Oregon Court of Appeals and Christopher A. Ramras JD’96 was named to position 15 on the Multnomah County Circuit Court.
Haslitt was the only person on the list with a Willamette University or Willamette Law education.
Jackie Sandmeyer works full-time and goes to law school, dedicating most days to the LGBTQ community and constantly striving to find ways to give back.
Willamette Law named Salem attorney Jennifer Brown its Mentor of the Year at a reception April 5.
Salem-Keizer high school students learned about the legal process and argued a mock case before an Oregon Court of Appeals judge.
Working as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital in Portland, Nani Apo JD’13 heard all kinds of complaints.
Mayes has worked for Safeway and Albertsons since 1994.
College of Law students learn protocol, ask questions and watch real cases argued before the court.
The public interest law project serves a dual purpose: train tomorrow's lawyers and serve the community.
Like a snowboarding course, first-year law student April Stone's path to Willamette has been a winding and sometimes difficult path.
The Clark County council appointed Sleight to the position after interviewing four candidates. He begins in March.
Willamette Law’s Prof. Steve Green was on Utah radio station RadioWest February 7 to discuss the Johnson Amendment and President Donald Trump’s promise to do away with it.
The Willamette Law Review held its annual Law Symposium February 3, highlighting the topic “Equity in Health Law.”
Dobbins and Lisa McElroy, associate professor at Drexel University School of Law, spoke about the four people whose names have been floated around as Trump’s short list: William Pryor, 54, Diane Sykes, 59, Neil Gorsuch, 49, and Thomas Hardiman, 51.
Willamette was one of 60 schools on the list and the only Oregon school recognized.
Epstein will discuss how the Supreme Court deciphers the Constitution in his lecture "Our Implied Constitution."
The appointment was made in late December of 2016 by Alaska Chief Justice Craig Stowers and will be for a one-year term, eligible for reappointment.
The long and impactful career of Paul Stritmatter JD'69 proves you don't have to live in a large metropolis to make it big.
Friedman's work, "Reconsidering Fictitious Pricing," was cited in lawsuits alleging false reference pricing at four major retailers.
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden named Willamette Law alumnus Ray Baum JD’83 staff director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The Honorable Valeri L. Love MBA'92, JD'95 and Megan I. Livermore JD'05 were honored at an awards luncheon Dec. 8.
Gov. Kate Brown appointed Willamette Law alumnus David M. Goldthorpe J’'09 to Malheur County district attorney Dec. 2.
Third-year Willamette Law students Gaby Perez-Mendoza and Bailey Moody each received $1000 Armonica Grants from the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation on Nov. 4.
Participants in the Don Turner Moot Court Competition finished their arguments and the winner was chosen on Nov. 10.
Veteran and Willamette Law/MBA student Andy Blevins re-arms himself with tools to change the armed forces community.
College of Law alumni running in the Nov. 8 elections saw both wins and losses in the polls.
Associate Dean and Professor of Law Norman Williams commented in a Christian Science Monitor story on the prevalence of the current voting system.
Willamette University College of Law hosted the annual National Appellate Advocacy Competition last week, where students argued a criminal matter in front of judges.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Willamette Law alumna Sharon Holbrook JD’01 to district judge for the Colorado District Court in the 17th Judicial District.
Law Professor Jeffrey Dobbins discussed the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy left open by the sudden death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and the court’s term that began this week.
The Oregon Senate confirmed Danny Santos JD’86, Willamette alumnus and former associate dean for student affairs and administration, to the Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees on September 22.
Dr. Doug Nelson, president of the OSBA Board of Directors, said Green is uniquely qualified for the position.
A community meeting was held last week to discuss solutions to what some are saying is an escalating problem in the Portland community.
The College of Law's Bruce Spaulding Trial Competition concluded with Lauren Barnes and Stacey Gibbons as winners. Learn about this event at Willamette Law.
Willamette Law’s Student Bar Association held elections this week and elected new officers for each class.
Willamette Law Professor Jeffrey Dobbins commented in an Oregon Business article regarding the class-action lawsuit filed against Aequitas Capital.
Dobbins was given the Jerry E. Hudson Award for Excellence in Teaching. Symeonides was given the Robert L. Misner Award for Law Faculty Scholarship.
Professors Gilden, Simowitz and Meyers join the College of Law's faculty of dedicated teachers and leading legal scholars.
Focused on student success, self-proclaimed "policy nerd" to dig in and find what works best for our law students.
Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman commented on the resolution of the Oregon v. Oracle lawsuit in a September 15 Associated Press story.
Consistency has proven key for Jim Averill, ‘70, JD’73 and his wife, Pat. For 34 years, the Averills have given to the Willamette University Law Annual Fund, with 27 of those years being consecutive.
In his new position, Williams will lead the ISG Legal department, supporting The Standard and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York.
The College of Law get a welcomed boost from new management, professional staff, Caffe Umbria beans and new grab-and-go lunch options.
Willamette alumnus John Kern jumped through legal obstacles of Olympic proportions, and finished first to save the dream of a world-class athlete.
Willamette law professor Caroline Davidson discusses how rape trials have changed in the 38 years since the landmark spouse rape case in 1978.
Law Professor Symeon Symeonides is one of only six American law professors chosen to teach the general course at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Willamette University College of Law and Portland State University are launching a new 3+3 Program.
The average age of a law student is 26, but this year we have four entering students under the age of 21.
Third-year law students Bailey Moody and Jessica Cavallero each received a 2016 Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship for $6,500.
Law Professor Paul Diller was quoted in a Statesman Journal article reporting on a United States Supreme Court ruling Learn more.
Willamette's Civil Procedure Expert and Law Professor Jeffrey C. Dobbins commented in a PBJ Article regarding a Lawsuit by Health Republic Insurance Co.
Willamette's civil procedure expert and law professor commented in Statesman-Journal article that reported on a recent judicial opinion concerning the ongoing dispute between former Oregon first lady Cylvia Hayes and The Oregonian.
Diller sheds light on the city of Cascade Locks' legal options to open a water-bottling operation in Hood River County.
Oxford University Press published Symeon Symeonides' 26th book Oxford Commentaries on American Law: Choice of Law.
Willamette hosts Oregon Supreme Court session, justices to answer public's questions after session