Hans Linde, retired Oregon Supreme Court justice and former professor at the University of Oregon School of Law, died August 31 in Portland. He was 96. 

Assistant Professor Kristen Bell writes this opinion piece.

The University of Oregon School of Law introduces its new one-year legal apprenticeship program for new graduates through the Resident Associate Program (RAP).  

Oregon Law’s Legal Research and Writing Program welcomes colleagues from across the country who bring diverse backgrounds and approaches to teaching, legal scholarship, and the practice of law.

Marcilynn A. Burke, Dean and Dave Frohnmayer Chair in Leadership and Law at the School of Law, joins the deans at six law schools across the nation have forged a unique partnership to launch an innovative digital discussion series. The series uses a virtual platform to engage prospective students and encourage a robust conversation about legal education.

The Honorable Ann Aiken, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Oregon was named the 2020 recipient of Oregon Law’s Meritorious Service Award. The award was created by Oregon Law faculty to honor the service of those who have enhanced legal education and advanced the role of law in society. 

The Conversation: UO law professor Ofer Raban writes for The Conversation. The story was picked up by the following outlets: The Raw Story, Houston Chronicle, Flipboard, Connecticut Post, Albany Times-Union, Stamford Advocate, Idaho Press-Tribune, The Telegraph, MarketWatch, Yahoo Noticias, The Conversation en Español, and Around the O. 

Newsweek: Associate Professor Elizabeth Tippett is quoted.

Newsweek: Assistant Professor Sarah Adams-Schoen provides expert commentary.

Public Law & Policy Fellows at the start of the academic year. Left to Right: McKenna Rackleff, Gareth Ford, Zach Metzger, Victoria Nguyen, Meghan Gross, and Taylor Kinch.