Clinical Professor Joan Rocklin, a member of the Oregon Law faculty for 25 years, is the new faculty director for the Legal Research and Writing Program.
Oregon Law Associate Professor Greg Dotson developed an interdisciplinary course with University of Oregon Computer Science Professor Jun Li on data centers.
Clinical Professor Rebekah Hanley, a national authority on integrating generative artificial intelligence into legal education, received the Legal Writing Institute’s (LWI) 2026 Mary S. Lawrence Innovation Award.
From the classroom to Nike HQ, Oregon Law’s new sports law program is already making moves. Launched in 2025 and led by Associate Professor David P. Weber, a nationally recognized expert in name, image, and likeness (NIL) law, the program blends academics and real-world experience to prepare the next generation of sports attorneys.
Three Oregon Law faculty members have received University of Oregon and law school awards recognizing exceptional teaching and sustained leadership in legal education.
As Tax Day nears, Oregon Law assistant professor Orli Oren‑Kolbinger breaks down key changes in tax law and offers practical guidance to help filers make informed decisions, from choosing deductions to understanding new credits. Drawing on her research and teaching, she also explains how tax rules shape behavior and equity—and why April 15 doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Oregon is among the first states in the nation to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam in July 2026 – and Oregon Law’s new investments in bar and licensing for practice readiness are meeting that moment.
Assistant Professor Orli Oren-Kolbinger is passionate about tax law and—because of her engaging approach to teaching through active learning—many Oregon Law students also become enthusiastic about this area of the law that is sometimes perceived to be dry.
