Willamette Lawyer
Willamette University College of Law's alumni magazine, Willamette Lawyer, includes alumni profiles, stories about WUCL faculty and staff, features on current issues in the law, College of Law news and events, alumni reunions and other events, and the latest news about your fellow WUCL grads.
Spring 2008
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Willamette's Clinical Law Program: Refocusing on the Jury Trial
Departments
- Dean's Message
- Major Events
- Willamette Leads Northwest in Bar Passage
- The College of Law’s 125th Anniversary Celebration
- Recent Law Faculty Publications
- New Law Scholarship Funds
- LRAP Aids Public Interest Lawyers
- Class Action
- Alumni Events
- Class of 1972 Gathering, Boise and Reno Reunions
- Portland and Seattle Reunions
- In the Stacks — The Law Reporters
Willamette’s Clinical Law Program
- Climbing Mountains at Willamette
- Clinic Teaches Students About Life and the Law
- Clinic Investigation Leads to Multi-State Lawsuit
Refocusing on the Jury Trial
- Reaching the Summit
- Intensive Trial Practice Program
- An Invitation to Change from Judge Janice R. Wilson
Profiles in Leadership
- Student Spends Summer Working in Bangladesh
- Benevolent Traveler: Hadley Rose
- Legal Biz Whiz: Cynthia Pevehouse
- Reaching Back to Help Others: Richard Vial
Fall 2007
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The Honorable Otto R. Skopil Jr.
Departments
- Dean's Message
- Campaign Update
- Major Events
- Class of 2010 Brings Greater Diversity
- New Certificate Program in Sustainability Law
- Receptions Honor Mentors and Pro Bono Award Winners
- Carson and De Muniz Recognized for Excellence
- Commencement 2007
- News Briefs
- Class Action
- Alumni Events
- In the Stacks
Rise of the New Paradigm: Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Growth of ADR in Legal Education
- Rise of the New Paradigm
- WUCL Alumni Specializing in ADR
Profiles in Leadership
- Lee Ann Donaldson's Homegrown Ambitions
- Todd Huegli Is a Pro Bono Hero
- Eric Lindauer Finds Satisfaction in Service
- Jonathan Mayes Serves Up Ingredients for Life
- Kelly Cole's Incurable Potomac Fever
- Otto Skopil Jr.: An Exemplar of Outstanding Judicial Service
Spring 2007
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Women of Willamette: Early Legal Pioneers to Today's Trailblazers
Departments
- Dean's Message
- Major Events
- Women of Willamette Law Scholarships
- Public Interest Law Loan Program
- Legal Research and Writing Team Honored
- Most Productive Faculty in School History
- News Briefs
- Class Action
- Alumni Events
- In the Stacks
Unparalleled Justice: The Legacy of Hans Linde
- Law Review Symposium
- Does "War" Matter in Constitutional Law?
Profiles
- Valuing Diverse Perspectives
- International Advocate
- Blazing a Trail to the Supreme Court
- Corporate Powerhouse
- A Love for the Law
- A Supreme Overachiever
Fall 2006
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In a Class by Themselves: New Law Faculty at Willamette
Departments
- Dean's Message
- Major Events
- Campaign Update
- Mentor Program Report
- News Briefs
- Class Action
- Alumni Events
- In the Stacks
The Future of Sports Law
- Sports Law Symposium
- The Beauty of Bets
- Torts and Sports: Strained Bedfellows
Profiles
- Elizabeth Harchenko Makes Her Mark
- Matt Fitzgerald Dispenses Justice in Iraq
- Stan Renecker Forges His Own Trail
- Building Connections Among Students
Spring 2006
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Raising the Bar: The Professionalism Program at WUCL
Departments
- Dean's Message
- Campaign Report
- News Briefs
- Class Action
- Alumni Events
- In the Stacks
Issues of Professionalism
- Raising the Bar: The Professionalism Program at WUCL
- A Model of Good Behavior
- Distinguished Service to the Bar
- Setting the Standard for Professional Conduct
- Administering in Good Conscience
- The Misguided Efforts to Roll Back Securities Reform
- Contemplations on Professionalism
- Why Professionalism Matters
Profiles
- One on One with Susan Hammer
- The View From Oregon's Highest Court
- Campaigning for Equal Justice in Oregon
- Ladies' Justice
Fall 2005
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Willamette's Pioneering Law and Government Program
Departments
- Dean's Message
- News Briefs
- New Faculty
Features
- Willamette's Pioneering Law and Government Program
- Devout Defender of the First Amendment
- Building Better Laws
- Thinking About the Constitution
- Law Reform and the Classroom
- Public Policy Research
- Federalism Symposium
Profiles
- The Washington Insider
- Forging a Path for Others
- A High-flying Legal Career
- Oregon's High-profile Agency Reformer
- The Senate's Tax Man
- The Judicious Balance of School and Family
- WUCL Alumni with Positions in Government
Class Action
Library
Spring 2005
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Two Decades in China
Departments
- Dean's Message
- News
- Carlton Snow
- Venerable Alums Honored
- Nafziger Honored
- Globetrotter
- No Looking Back
Features
- Willamette's German Program
- Democracy Coach
- Viva Italia!
- Green Global Justice
- Flight to Freedom
- Knock it Off
- Global Sustainability
- Two Decades in China
- Finding an International Legal Job
Class News
In the Stacks
Fall 2004
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Lisa Murkowski: An Advocate For Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski JD'85 demonstrates she can stand the heat in the Senate's pressure cooker.
Departments
- Law School Briefs
- Incoming Class, Employment Tops 90 Percent
- Law School Receives Major Gift
Alaska Profiles
- Faculty Perspective
- Current Student
- Law in the Family
- Law in Public Service
- Law on the Bench
- Law in the Military
- Law in the Courtroom
- Law in Business
Class Action
In the Stacks
Spring 2004
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Rich Hagedorn: Hitting the 300-yard Drive Award-winning teacher and scholar, Rich Hagedorn, caps 30 years of teaching by being appointed the Rosalind Van Winkle Professor of Law.
Departments
- Dean's Message
News and Notes
- Willamette Lawyer Photo Wins Gold
- Willamette Wins ABA Competition
- Dean Publishes Two Books
Alumni Profiles
- Lorenzo Williams: Values-Driven
- Mr. Right-of-Way
- Nicki Hancock: Hard Work Pays Off
Law School Briefs
- Like Father, Like Daughter
- In Memoriam: Professor Robert C. Art
Faculty Perspectives
- Building Ethical Lawyers
- Downloading Music: Is It Really Stealing?
- SEC Rules Pro/Con
Class Action
In the Stacks
Fall 2003
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Robin Morris Collin: Coming Full Circle Teacher, scholar, civil rights activist, environmentalist Robin Morris Collin finds her destiny by joining the faculty as Willamette's newest law professor.
Departments
- Dean's Message
Briefs
- Bar Results
- Kobe Bryant Judge
- Record Alumni Gift
- OSB Awards
- Capitol Hill Star
Alumni Profiles
- Clyde Maclver '59, JD'61: Road Lawyer
- Mike Shinn '67, JD'73: The Courtroom Quarterback
Law School Briefs
- Larger, More Diverse Incoming Class
- WU Employment Tops 90%
- Mapping Her Journey
- Preparing World Savvy Lawyers
Faculty Perspectives
- A Numbers and Letters Guy
- Playing Ball at the Sports Law Conference
Class Action
In the Stacks
Spring 2003
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Feature Story
A Life in Balance Rising out of an appreciation for the logical reasoning skills that scientific study required and his deep affection for mathematics, Peter Letsou, Isaac Van Winkle Melton Professor of Law, grew a vibrant career as one of the nation's top professors in business and corporate law.
Departments
- Dean's Message
Briefs
- National Moot Court Champions
- Recent Faculty Activities
- Success in Degrees: Taylor Anderson JD/MBA'03
- Symposium Examines Judicial Selection
- Japanese American Internment Conference
- WWII Plight of Willamette Law Student Recounted
Faculty Perspectives
- Willamette Law Online
- Standen Receives First Misner Award
- Wright Receives Pro Bono Award
Alumni Briefs
- Resolutely Solving Disputes
- The "Devils'" Advocate
- Willamette Law Grad Named to U.S. Senate
- Hometown Lawyer
- Justice Wallace P. Carson Jr. JD'62 Honored
Class Action
In the Stacks
Back Issues
Editions of the Willamette Lawyer prior to 2003 are available in hard copy only; the J.W. Long Law Library keeps reference copies available for review.



