College of Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/law/index.rssSun, 15 Sep 2024 01:22:40 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduStudents cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowshipshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/summer-fellowships.htmlWUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700ServiceAcademicsLawStudentsAlumniProspective StudentsFacultyStaffFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ec65aa5d9e6864934992ce9043c4d604Willamette’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impacthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-students.htmlʮ² kicked off a new academic year with joy and energy across its five colleges, welcoming an accomplished and innovative group of future change makers to its campuses.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700AcademicsMBASchool of Computing and Information SciencesLawUndergraduateStudentsFacultyProspective StudentsStaffMediaAlumniFriendsParentsCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bae438529e6864934992ce90676e64bdNew Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroomhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-faculty.htmlAn impressive lineup of new faculty members — including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist — will provide valuable learning opportunities for students.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700AcademicsDistinguished FacultySchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAUndergraduateLawStudentsFacultyProspective StudentsStaffAlumniFeatured FacultyComputer ScienceStudio ArtMusicPublic HealthEnvironmental and Earth ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bf49271c9e6864934992ce90b7f68297Criminal Defense Clinic launches this fallhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/criminal-defense-clinic.htmlNew Criminal Defense Clinic aims to address Oregon’s public defender shortageFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:01:00 -0700Distinguished FacultyLawStaffStudentsFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsFeatured Facultyhttp://willamette.edu/news/a4c2532d9e6864934992ce909ea42138Willamette Law to celebrate its 138th Commencement on May 19http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/law-commencement.htmlJoAnne Brandes JD’78 to give the commencement address; Judge Norman Hill JD’94, Professor Robin Maril, and Madeline Hueske JD’24 also recognized. Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/7e0273b59e6864936c03c510df68337aʮ² expands its footprint in Portland’s Pearl District to support growth in its graduate and professional programshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/ecotrust-portland.htmlThe Ecotrust building, renowned for its sustainability-focused design and commitment to community engagement, will now serve as a nexus for ʮ²'s Portland-based graduate and professional programs.Wed, 08 May 2024 08:01:00 -0700AcademicsLawSchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAUndergraduateStaffFacultyProspective StudentsStudentsAlumniNews ReleasesData SciencePacific Northwest College of ArtComputer ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/591ae0689e6864936c03c510779f0c90“Fifty Years in the Conflicts Vineyard” Symposium to honor Symeon C. Symeonides http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/symeonides-symposium.htmlThe symposium is co-hosted by ʮ² College of Law and the Conflict of Laws Section of the Association of American Law SchoolsWed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/356d3f279e6864936c03c510c31d2b9aWillamette Law launches innovative new Immigrant Justice Scholars programhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/immigrant-justice-scholars.htmlWillamette Law introduces a groundbreaking new initiative to encourage and educate students interested in public interest immigration law.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/17af60ba9e6864936c03c510874d9f4cAccomplishing Dreams in the Pacific Northwesthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/hueske-madeline.htmlMadeline Hueske JD’24 discusses her love of the Pacific Northwest and passion for studying law Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/ee15f75d9e6864936c03c510a81a0fd4A life lived for familyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/haley-finney.htmlRemembering Haley Finney, a law student and advocate for justice who battled ovarian cancer. Her legacy inspires future law students at ʮ².Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/a5a9f6b79e6864934d6f50b7c40c9114Double Bearcat finds niche in global manufacturing companyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/medford-story.htmlKim Medford BA’94, JD’99 finds success at manufacturing company after diverse legal career. Read her journey from litigator to general counsel to president.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/635020059e6864934d6f50b7e741fc54A trailblazer for womenhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/brandes-joanne.htmlDiscover JoAnne Brandes' journey as a trailblazing attorney and advocate for working mothers. She balanced a successful career with commitment to her family.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/66fa6ef39e6864932909dad34108779cMisdemeanor Bootcamp held to help fill the gap for indigent criminal defense in Oregonhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/misdemeanor-bootcamp.htmlFormer Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul De Muniz and Marion County Circuit Court Judge Lindsay Partridge address the shortage of Oregon public defenders.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/3dd9dac49e6864932909dad3f460c88eAlumnus Finds Niche in Health Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/john-bauer-story.htmlJohn Bauer BA’01, JD’05, Chief Legal Officer at Salem Health, shares his journey from international travels to health law and the value of diverse experiences.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/6a90e6059e6864932909dad34ad3685cTomas Hernandez named Assistant Dean of Career Planning & Development http://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/12/tomas-hernandez-story.htmlTomas Hernandez JD’13, Associate Director for Career Planning and Development at Willamette Law, shares his journey from military service to legal career.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/6a885d789e6864932909dad31ab0f701Giving back to Willamette Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/12/cissy-lee-story.htmlCecilia “Cissy” Lee JD’86 teaches Bankruptcy Law at Willamette giving back to the place that shaped her success. She discusses what inspires her to give backThu, 14 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/6a808e4d9e6864932909dad3b5d17027Professor Steven Green reflects on his career, forthcoming bookshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/12/steve-green-story.htmlProfessor Steven Green discusses his forthcoming book and his career highlightsFri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/4b155ece9e6864932909dad30a7b4cebWillamette Law’s first Oregon Immigrant Justice Fellows make an impacthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/immigration-fellows.htmlThe law school’s first of its kind fellowship benefits Class of 2023 grads and Oregonians alike while planning for future growthThu, 30 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/227e21569e68649353c63d875dc72d5eProfessor Susan Smith returns to scholarly roots with environmental crimes bookhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/smith-scholarship.htmlExplore the latest insights into environmental crimes with the publication of "Edward Elgar Research Handbook on Environmental Crimes and Criminal Enforcement."Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/eef4ed199e68649353c63d87cdc35acePhylis Myles named Assistant Dean Emeritus http://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/myles-retirement.htmlDiscover the remarkable journey of Phylis Myles, Assistant Dean of Career Planning and Development at Willamette Law, as she reflects on her career.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:15:00 -0800Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/d9c55a789e6864933bc78f86072c9beb