A Trip to Africa that Changed His Life “First-year student Matthew Leady came to Willamette because of a trip he took to Rwanda. It was a profoundly moving visit...”

She Conquered Politics. Next Up: Law “After you’ve coordinated volunteers for a congressional campaign at 18 and run the Linn County Republican Party at 19, what else is there to conquer?”

A Musical Life "The dark-haired figure coaxing the sweet notes out of her violin has become as much a part of law school commencement as the pageant of colorful robes, the clicking of pocket cameras and the dean’s speech."

From Transactional Law To Enforcing the Law “Steven Kuhn JD’98 is not at liberty to say exactly what he does for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In fact, if a stranger at a cocktail party inquires about his career, Kuhn says he’s an attorney.”

On My Mind... “Assistant Professor Jeff Dobbins reflects on the link between life and the law.”

From Coroner to Courtroom “God only knows what she might have walked through at work that night, so Julie Wilson always slipped off her shoes at the front door.”

Asia in His Heart “By the time Travis Harris enrolled in Willamette’s summer abroad program in China, the joint degree student had had plenty of exposure to Asian culture..."

Life and Law in Balance “Few legal jobs are more stressful than investigating teachers accused of shattering their students’ trust...”

“Angel of Adoption” Retires “His snowy beard, hearty frame and twinkling smile make King County Court Commissioner Eric Watness JD’77 look more than a little like Santa Claus...”

A Student of the World “Before she even arrived at Willamette, Erin Tofte, a member of the Class of 2011, had a deeper understanding of developing nations than many students.”

An Eventful Career Think your job is complicated? Try this one: Six months after your first day at work, the gubernatorial election you oversee becomes one of the closest in U.S. history.

A Perfect Fit If anyone seems born to enter the Foreign Service, it’s Natella Svistunova BA’96, JD’00

Public Interest Powerhouse As a kid growing up near a primarily African-American section of Atlanta, Aaron Jeffers experienced prejudice from an unexpected source — law enforcement.

Family Focused “There’s something voyeuristic about family law,” said Katie L. Archer, a member of the Class of 2011. “As a lawyer, you’re entrusted with people’s personal information.”

Inner-City Coach Seeks Moral Victories “Boys, you can only stand in the key for three seconds.” “What’s the key?” “Boys, you can’t get five fouls in a game.” “What’s a foul?”

A Dedicated Leader Attorney Liani Reeves ’98, JD’01 makes community involvement a top priority

A Sustainable Future Third-year student Alycia Edgeworth Kennedy has little interest in donning a power suit and high heels before heading to a courtroom. She would much rather grab hiking boots and a clipboard on her way to a community center to meet with disenfranchised residents and educate them about their civil rights.

Embracing Hope “Wanting to earn a post-graduate degree is a cultural thing,” said Tapiwa Gladmore Kapurura, an LL.M. candidate at the College of Law. “It is common among my African friends to push one another to continue our educations. Self enrichment is very important to us.”

Giving Back “I believe I’ve been really fortunate in life, and have an obligation to give back,” Evans said. “If one of the ways I can do that is volunteering, I think that makes sense.”

An Eminently Willamette Firm On the surface, a condemnation case might not seem very exciting, lacking the drama of a criminal trial or custody battle. But lawyers who specialize in this area of real estate law tackle a highly emotional issue — the government’s right to appropriate a private individual’s land for public use.

Academic Ambitions “In my mind, there are two types of law students — those who like trial practice and moot court and those who prefer research, writing and journal work,” said Spencer N. Gheen, a member of the Class of 2010. “I am a more introverted person and am drawn to academic work. I feel like I found my niche in legal scholarship.”

Champion of Children’s Rights Anyone who thinks legal practice attracts bookish milksops has never met Rachel C. (Rosemeyer) O’Connor. Odds are that the tall, slender 3L could take you in a throwdown.

Seeing the Forest The value of a family tree takes on a new dimension when you are the third-generation CEO of a timber and paper business.

Teaching Others “ We idealize the law, give it a high sense of purpose,” said Shelaswau Bushnell Crier, who joined the Willamette law faculty as an assistant professor in the fall of 2009. “We have to; we must strive for that ideal of equality and justice.

Leveraging a Law Degree “The economic crisis is affecting all levels of private equity transactions,” said Brian C. Erb JD'89.

His Passion for Hunting Has Never Waned Sean M. Powell JD’06 is clear about the next step in his recovery.

The Good Citizen “An important factor in my choosing Willamette was the school’s Certificate Program in Law and Government,” said Jamie E. Carmichael.

A World-Class Law Student Stop by the campus pool most days of the week and you are likely to find Mark A. Fretta swimming laps.

Perfecting Her Legal Performance Willamette’s unique learning environment attracts law students with a wide range of backgrounds.

Paying It Forward Paying It Forward

Bringing Business Sense to the Law Bringing Business Sense to the Law

Empowering Others Through the International Human Rights Clinic Empowering Others Through the International Human Rights Clinic

An International Perspective on Criminal Law An International Perspective on Criminal Law

Benevolent Traveler Benevolent Traveler

Reaching Back to Help Others Reaching Back to Help Others

Legal Biz Whiz Legal Biz Whiz

Pro Bono Hero Pro Bono Hero

Homegrown Ambitions Homegrown Ambitions

An Exemplar of Outstanding Judicial Service An Exemplar of Outstanding Judicial Service

Incurable Potomac Fever Incurable Potomac Fever

Ingredients for Life ... Well Lived Ingredients for Life ... Well Lived

The Satisfaction of Service The Satisfaction of Service

International Advocate International Advocate

Valuing Diverse Perspectives Valuing Diverse Perspectives

Blazing a Trail to the Supreme Court Blazing a Trail to the Supreme Court

The View from Oregon’s Highest Court The View from Oregon’s Highest Court

A Supreme Overachiever A Supreme Overachiever

A Love for the Law A Love for the Law

Corporate Powerhouse Corporate Powerhouse

Flight to Freedom Flight to Freedom

Road Warrior Road Warrior

The Human Side of the Law The Human Side of the Law

Dedicated to Community Dedicated to Community

Grounded in Tax Grounded in Tax

An Advocate for Education An Advocate for Education

An Advocate for Alaska An Advocate for Alaska

Resolutely Solving Disputes Resolutely Solving Disputes

Mr. DuPont Mr. DuPont

A Supreme Legal Educator A Supreme Legal Educator

Lawyering for the Greater Good Lawyering for the Greater Good

A Passion for Justice — and the Lighter Side of Criminal Law A Passion for Justice — and the Lighter Side of Criminal Law

Stan Renecker Forges His Own Trail Stan Renecker Forges His Own Trail

Dispensing Justice in Iraq Dispensing Justice in Iraq

Elizabeth Harchenko Makes Her Mark Elizabeth Harchenko Makes Her Mark

Born for the Law Born for the Law

Fighting for International Justice Fighting for International Justice

West Coast Leading Lady West Coast Leading Lady

Madame President Madame President

Campaigning for Equal Justice in Oregon Campaigning for Equal Justice in Oregon

A Model of Good Behavior A Model of Good Behavior

The Judicious Balance of School and Family The Judicious Balance of School and Family

Law for Law’s Sake Law for Law’s Sake

Devout Defender of the First Amendment Devout Defender of the First Amendment

A Broader Appreciation for the Law A Broader Appreciation for the Law

The Senate’s Tax Man The Senate’s Tax Man

Oregon’s High-Profile Agency Reformer Oregon’s High-Profile Agency Reformer

A High-Flying Legal Career A High-Flying Legal Career

Forging a Path for Others Forging a Path for Others

The Washington Insider The Washington Insider

Making a Difference Making a Difference

Securing the Rights of Others Securing the Rights of Others

A Modern-Day David A Modern-Day David

Master Teacher and Scholar: Hitting the 300-Yard Drive Master Teacher and Scholar: Hitting the 300-Yard Drive

Coming Full Circle Coming Full Circle