Events

Feb 7
Summit for Northwest American Indian Law 1:00 p.m.

The Summit for Northwest American Indian Law (SNAIL) will take place here at Oregon Law, in the William W. Knight Law Center, from 1:00 – 7:30 p.m. PST on Saturday, February...
Summit for Northwest American Indian Law
February 7
1:00–7:30 p.m.
110,
The Summit for Northwest American Indian Law (SNAIL) will take place here at Oregon Law, in the William W. Knight Law Center, from 1:00 – 7:30 p.m. PST on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The theme for the Summit is Moving Beyond Acknowledgment. Through this theme, we hope to encourage current and future attorneys and advocates to move past acknowledgment—to meaningfully engage with decolonization through actions that speak louder than words.
Feb 17
Law Review Author Symposium noon

At this event, the school's three law journals--Oregon Law Review, Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, and Oregon Review of International Law--will showcase their...
Law Review Author Symposium
February 17
noon
William W. Knight Law Center Commons
At this event, the school's three law journals--Oregon Law Review, Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, and Oregon Review of International Law--will showcase their student authors and highlight notable articles pending publication. Board members for each law review will discuss the editing process and display examples of the work that law review does for current and interested students
Feb 19
Derrick Bell Lecture "Action after Affirmative Action" with Prof. Justin Driver 12:15 p.m.

Oregon Law is honored to welcome Justin Driver, the Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School, as the 2026 Derrick Bell Lecturer. Professor Driver teaches and writes...
Derrick Bell Lecture "Action after Affirmative Action" with Prof. Justin Driver
February 19
12:15–2:00 p.m.
William W. Knight Law Center Gleaves Auditorium, Room 110

Oregon Law is honored to welcome Justin Driver, the Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School, as the 2026 Derrick Bell Lecturer. Professor Driver teaches and writes in the field of constitutional law and is the author of The Fall of Affirmative Action: Race, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Higher Education.

The Derrick Bell Lecture honors Oregon Law’s first Black dean and renowned civil rights scholar, Derrick Bell, and features leading voices on race, law, and justice. Open to students, faculty, and the community.

Feb 25
Lunch and Learn - Labor Law Crash Course noon

The Labor and Employment Law Association is hosting a Lunch and Learn! Learn from students about their experiences working for labor unions. Please RSVP if you plan on attending...
Lunch and Learn - Labor Law Crash Course
February 25
noon
William W. Knight Law Center 184

The Labor and Employment Law Association is hosting a Lunch and Learn! Learn from students about their experiences working for labor unions. Please RSVP if you plan on attending so that we can get an accurate headcount for lunch!

Mar 3
How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace, featuring Oregon Law Professor Liz Tippett . noon

In her compelling new book, The Master-Servant Doctrine: How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace, Oregon Law Professor Liz Tippett reveals through historical context...
How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace, featuring Oregon Law Professor Liz Tippett .
March 3
noon
William W. Knight Law Center 141

In her compelling new book, The Master-Servant Doctrine: How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace, Oregon Law Professor Liz Tippett reveals through historical context and contemporary case studies how modern employment law and management practices remain tainted by the centuries-old “master-servant” doctrine, which gives employers significant power over workers. In this talk, Tippett will share insights relevant for advocates, legal scholars, and anyone who’s ever worked a terrible job.

Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by UO's Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. Co-sponsored by the University of Oregon School of Law.

Mar 12
Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) 2026

Land Air Water is excited to announce the 44th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC), held in Eugene, Oregon, from Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March...
Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) 2026
March 12
Law Building and Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Land Air Water is excited to announce the 44th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC), held in Eugene, Oregon, from Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15, 2026. This year's theme, "Fight Back," emphasizes coming together to oppose the recent and ongoing efforts to dismantle environmental protections and social justice. We hope those who attend share ideas, celebrate successes, and leave feeling empowered to continue this fight. Please visit pielc.org for details and more information.
May 16
Class of 2026 Commencement 3:00 p.m.

Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026!
Class of 2026 Commencement
May 16
3:00–5:00 p.m.
None,
Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026!

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