News and Features

The Lew and Ann Williams estate recently funded the University of Oregon Law School’s business law fellowship program with $500,000.The bequest established an endowment, which will enable the UO Business Law program to expand its Business Law Fellows Program to include second- and third-year law students who are interested in pursuing a career in business law.

Shiwanni Johnson is a trailblazer in helping bring the legal industry together with tech and innovation at Oregon Law.

The School of Law recently announced third-year Anne Marie Burke, and second-year Gabe Naganuma, as the 2020-21 Minoru Yasui Fellows. Both Burke and Naganuma were chosen for their commitment to the values reflected in alumnus Minoru Yasui’s legacy and life. 

Ashley Hamilton, a first-year student at the law school, has always been interested in social justice and equity.  

Courthouse News Service: The story mentions research by UO law professor Mary Wood.

Agriland: UO law professor Michael Fakhri is featured.

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Andrea Coles-Bjerre, a professor who directs the business law program, is featured.

National Public Radio: UO law professor Greg Dotson is featured. 

Maggie McAdams, JD ’21, was drawn to the law school was for its various clinics, experiential learning, and field placement opportunities.

Greg Dotson, JD ’95, assistant professor of law at the University of Oregon School of Law, will take a leave of absence to accept the position of Chief Counsel for the U.S.