The Living History of Women in The

Winter 2008 ADVOCATEAbridged Lewis & Clark Law School The Living History of Women in the Law The following remarks were drawn school and to positions that prepare movement, and they were affected by the from a speech given at the U.S. District lawyers politically and professionally for social turmoil of the peace movement and Court of Oregon Historical Society’s the bench.” In other words, the number the civil rights movement. They, and many Annual Dinner in Portland on October of women judges was dependent on the of the young men who came out of the law pool of women lawyers to draw from. With schools in that period, were idealistic about 30 by Betty Roberts ’66, winner of the the time it takes to progress from gradua- the kind of law they wanted to practice. 2006 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers tion to becoming a candidate for judge— Unfortunately, the men got the jobs of Achievement Award. Roberts served something like 20 years, according to the in the law firms and most women did not. as Oregon’s first female appellate judge. report—I concluded I would not likely The best example that can be given is the see many women judges in my lifetime. experience of U.S. Supreme Court Justice When I graduated from law school in I held onto hope, however. The per- Sandra Day O’Connor, who graduated 1966, there were two women in my class centage of women law students grew to third in her class at Stanford Law School of about 45. Women constituted 4 percent 20 percent . . . 30 percent . . . and kept in two years instead of the normal three. of law school students. By the time I was increasing while I moved from the Court When she applied for a job with a Califor- appointed to the Oregon Court of Appeals of Appeals to the Oregon Supreme Court. nia law firm, she was told there was no job in 1977, that percentage had jumped to I concluded there were two reasons why for a woman attorney as the firm’s clients an amazing 15 percent. Still, there were so many women were choosing the legal didn’t want to work with a woman lawyer. only five women trial judges in Oregon. profession. One: Women were not being Perhaps, she was told, she could be a legal In 1977 there was no woman on the encouraged to take math and science secretary. U.S. Supreme Court, and there never Betty Roberts ’66 courses–in fact, they were overtly discour- As you may know, she started her had been. Only 9 of the 525 active judges aged. This closed off certain fields, but not own law practice instead. She also had in the federal court system were women. numbers of women in law school were law. Two: The women’s movement in the two children, served in the Arizona state Only 10 of the 341 state supreme court increasing rapidly. Yet, as I worked with 1970s that saw the great public discussions senate, and was encouraged to run for gov- justices were women. Fewer than 5 percent these young women, I wondered how long on decriminalizing abortion, the ratifica- ernor. Instead, she accepted an appoint- of all intermediate court of appeals judges it would take for them to become judges. tion of the Equal Rights Amendment, and ment to the Arizona Court of Appeals, were women. The outlook was not good. I read from a the proliferation of laws that prohibited where President Reagan found her. When I first went on the Oregon Court 1978 publication of the National Center discrimination on a gender basis told Many, many women of Sandra Day of Appeals there were few women clerks, for State Courts that said, “The token role women that the legal profession was where O’Connor’s era—and many since—have but each year more and more women of women in the courts stems directly from they could make a difference. Many of applied and were hired. I realized that the the restricted access of women to law these women were active in the women’s Continued on page 4.

and alumni invariably and inevitably say law student to be mentored by a successful the same thing: Libby makes it work. That’s attorney and learn that the mentor also Mentoring: program director Elizabeth “Libby” Davis. experienced doubt, anxiety, and apprehen- Davis appreciates the compliments but sion in law school. Relationships broaden is quick to turn them around. “Students perspectives for all participants.” The Best of BothWorlds and mentors alike have incredible demands on their time,” she notes. “They get out of Adina Flynn’96 by Jim Enright the program what they put in. Most of Alumni Board It’s 10 a.m. and law students are gathering students with experienced attorneys and them give much more than time—they of Directors and outside the Office of Career Services, jurists who are Law School alumni and share a lot of who they are and what mat- Scholarship Com- primed with questions: How do I balance friends. Mentors provide first-year students ters to them. They make the program suc- mittee, 2006-07 family, studies, and my job? Which spe- with practical advice and survival skills for cessful and enrich the entire legal cialty is right for me? What’s involved in navigating the demands of law school and community.” Adina Flynn has a lawyer’s day-to-day work? What public developing into ethical, responsible attor- That success begins with the matching a deep-rooted service opportunities are available? neys. Upper-division students deepen their process. Early in the fall semester, Davis appreciation for Finals—will I survive them? understanding of the dynamics of the law carefully assesses what students say they are the power of The questions hint at the range of and the legal community, and start making looking for before pairing them with a prac- extended con- services the office provides. But today is the transition from law school to career. ticing attorney or judge. nections. The great-granddaughter of one of Wednesday, so what students really want to In 2006-07 the Office of Career Serv- The pairings illustrate the range of op- the state’s first wheat farmers, she inherited know is this: cupcakes, cookies, or brownies? ices shepherded 200 pairs of students and portunities available to graduates and the a strong sense of place and ethic of service. That’s because every Wednesday is mentors. Participation is voluntary, but impact the Law School has on Portland So being a mentor has never really been Treat Day, spiced with baked goods compli- Davis tells students, “It can be one of the and the region. Young alumni welcome the optional for her. It comes with the territory. ments of the office staff. “It started simply best things you do at law school.” The fol- opportunity to stay connected and to invest And besides, Libby asked. “You can’t as a way to get students’ attention and now lowing stories illustrate her point. part of their time, energy, and hard-won say no to Libby,” Flynn says. “She helps you it has taken on a life of its own,” laughs knowledge in the upcoming generation of understand—gently—that, as an alum, Libby Davis ’93, assistant dean for career Elizabeth attorneys. More seasoned lawyers and ju- being a mentor is part of your give-back.” services and alumni relations. “We’re all A. Davis ’93 rists often find the experience keeps them Flynn was eager to give back. She just frustrated bakers at heart.” Assistant Dean energized in their work, while the enthusi- benefited greatly from the mentoring she Students may come for the cupcakes for Career Serv- asm and dedication of students remind received as a law student, and from the but they come back for the career guidance ices and Alumni them why they went to law school in the encouragement of friends and colleagues and counseling. They value and thrive on Relations first place. as she was establishing her financial plan- the person-to-person expertise, support, “The mentoring program fits very well ning practice. and encouragement Davis and her col- Talking about with who we are as a school,” says Davis. “You can’t achieve success and happi- leagues provide. the mentoring “The culture here values relationships ness on your own. Law school students Those qualities are particular hall- program, Law and seeks to be mutually supportive. It’s marks of the mentor program, which pairs School students incredibly powerful and reassuring for a Continued on page 2.

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Lisa LeSage received an Oregon State on the impact of global warming, securing decision in KSR v. Teleflex, the most Bar President’s Public Services Award this damages for the abuse or loss of pets, dog significant nonobviousness decision since year. She was recognized for her hard work fighting, and factory farms. 1966. Nationally prominent academics in and dedication as chair of the Oregon Law In cooperation with the Federal Judicial the fields of patent law, psychology, and Foundation Board. Center, the Law Schol hosted 50 federal economics, as well as research and develop- Sierra, the magazine of the Sierra judges September 19 to 21 for a seminar ment managers, participated in the program. Club, recently identified the 10 “coolest on key federal environmental and natural On October 5 and 6, the Law School schools,” based on what colleges and stu- resources laws. Professors Craig Johnston, hosted the third annual Family Business dents are doing to address climate change. Bill Funk, Mike Blumm, Janet Neuman, Institute with Holland & Knight. The two- Lewis & Clark Law School topped the list Dan Rohlf, and Susan Mandiberg, and day conference on business succession issues of law schools to attend to become an Associate Dean Janice Weis each taught was attended by over 20 members of family environmental attorney. segments of the seminar, which covered businesses from throughout the Northwest. Dear Alumni, Colleagues, and Friends: Lewis & Clark Law School’s team won an array of environmental law topics. On October 8, our 2007 Distinguished the ABA Regional Negotiation Competi- In October, we cosponsored an excit- Environmental Law Visitor, Professor Lisa There is a buzz around the Law School tion and is heading to Los Angeles in ing symposium focusing on the legal and Heinzerling of Georgetown Law School, gave that is real and palpable. In part, it reflects February to participate in the national policy aspects of wave energy. FERC an instructive lecture to another packed a series of important honors bestowed competition. Commissioner Phil Moeller provided the house concerning her experiences as peti- upon the school, its faculty, and students. Lewis & Clark Law Podcasts rank keynote address. Thomas Jensen ’83 of tioner’s attorney in the 2007 Supreme Court In part, it reflects a steady stream of pro- the top all-time “most popular Blawgcast” Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Jack case of Massachusetts v. EPA. grams, conferences, symposia, and other (legal podcast), as determined by Justia’s Sterne ’94 of Rising Tide Strategies joined On October 19, the third annual Direc- gatherings of top scholars, public officials, Blawgs.fm. (Blawgs.fm is the leading legal U.S. representatives Earl Blumenauer tors Institute, sponsored by the Law School, jurists, and lawyers to discuss cutting-edge podcast and videocast search engine and B.A. ’70, J.D. ’76, Darlene Hooley, and Portland State School of Business Adminis- issues. In this small space, I can do no directory.) Greg Walden, as well as Governor Kulon- tration, and Perkins Coie, drew 70 corporate more than touch upon some of the high- In January 2007, the National Jurist goski’s deputy chief of staff Allen Alley, leaders from around the Pacific Northwest. lights. But even these few examples will magazine profiled the Law School’s Pacific in speaking before a packed house of make clear that this a uniquely exciting Environmental Advocacy Center, identi- energy lawyers from all over the country, In sum, the Law School is a very vibrant time for the Law School. fying it as one of the three most winning government officials, environmental place. I hope you will join us for the many law clinics in the country. The article group leaders, and law students. events planned for the future. Check our Honors and Achievements highlighted many of PEAC’s recent legal Also in October, the Business Law website often for updates on upcoming Three of our professors–Bill Funk, Jennifer victories. Program held its 13th annual Fall Business programs. Johnson, and Craig Johnston–have been Law Forum, Nonobviousness, the Shape elected to membership in the American Programs of Things to Come. Organized by profes- Sincerely, Law Institute, the nation’s most presti- The Student Animal Defense Fund and sors Joe Miller and Geoff Manne and gious legal organization. the National Center for Animal Law sponsored by Microsoft, the conference Lydia Loren has been named DePaul hosted the 15th annual Animal Law Con- featured two days of an unprecedented University Law School’s 2008 Distin- ference, Building Bridges: Strengthening interdisciplinary look at patent law’s guished Intellectual Property Scholar. the Animal Advocacy Movement, in nonobviousness doctrine, a timely topic Bob Klonoff She will visit in February. September. This year’s conference focused in light of the Supreme Court’s recent Dean and Professor of Law

Volume 11 Number 1, Winter 2008 After receiving her J.D. from Lewis & Kress arrived at Lewis & Clark with Advocate Abridged Mentoring Clark, she earned a certificate in interna- some 15 years of professional experience Continued from page 1. tional law from Oxford University. Calling with Ford Motor Company and Consoli- Lewis & Clark Law School the program “intense,” she smiles at the dated Freightways, and—most impor- 10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd. struggle with having to make many adjust- memory. tantly—accompanied by his wife and their Portland, Oregon 97219-7799 ments. Some swim upstream, some swim She smiles even more when she starts young daughter, who is now “4 going on Phone 503-768-6600 with the current. The mentor shows them talking about the Law School’s mentoring 14.” All that perspective helped focus his where the current is.” Advocate Abridged is published for alumni, program. Her student experience with decision to pursue business law. Flynn’s colleagues and associates who faculty, staff, and friends of Lewis & Clark Adina Flynn as her mentor was so gratify- The mentoring program sharpened his graduated from other law schools generally Law School. Letters and articles are wel- ing that she eagerly takes that role now. focus even more. He was mentored by both comed; submissions are subject to editing. describe their mentor programs as loosely “As a student, I was amazed at the Jessie Gnanananthan ’02 and John O’Neill organized. In contrast, she says, “Libby in- President: Thomas J. Hochstettler wealth of information, knowledge, and ’01 of the O’Neill Law Firm, which special- Dean: Robert H. Klonoff vests a lot of time and thought in structur- contacts Adina made available. I was com- izes in estate planning, probates, and small Writing and editing: Elizabeth A. Davis ’93, ing opportunities for mentors and mentees fortable asking silly questions, because I business transactions. Joe Becker, Janna Clark, and Deanna Oothoudt to come together. She constantly checks knew she would give me the real scoop. “John and Jessie really engaged and in- Design: Reynolds Wulf Inc., with and coaches participants on both She was a human connection to the law. volved me in the issues they face and how Robert Reynolds and Letha Wulf sides. And she’s always eager to hear sug- “As a mentor, I’m a resource. I’ve found they function,” says Kress. “I got an in- gestions on how to improve things.” © 2008 Lewis & Clark Law School. All rights reserved. greater joy in sharing knowledge than in sider’s view of the way they think and work, Those actions express the program’s acquiring it. Mentoring teaches you how which is exactly what I wanted. I was also Printed on recycled paper. core principles, says Flynn. “When your much you’ve learned and revives the pas- able to draw on and apply much of what I behavior and actions are in accordance sion you experienced as a student. It also learned as a first-year student. It makes a with your values, everything falls into gives you the opportunity to step back and difference when you see theories and infor- place. The real impact of the mentor reflect on your profession. As an attorney mation you were taught actually being put program is long-term. It establishes your day is driven by trying to answer how, into practice.” connections and builds relationships.” Help Us what, when, and where. Being a mentor Observing and experiencing the scope makes you stop and think about the whys— of their practice also reinforced his decision Save Jessie it lets you be a student again, and that to focus on the business transaction side of Gnanananthan Resources makes you a better practitioner.” law rather than the litigation side. The op- ’02 Would you rather open an envelope portunity to gain that kind of critical in- Matt Kress ’08 sight before graduating is one of the reasons or an e-mail message? She’s in a desk Kress encourages other students to take an chair but Jessie If you prefer the latter, “I came to law active role in the mentoring program. I Gnanananthan please submit your e-mail address to school so I isn’t really sit- would have [email protected]. ting down as she more time to talks. She’s lean- spend with my ing forward, family.” perched on the edge of her seat, fully en- Correction That’s not gaged. This must be standard, you think. something you In the fall 2007 issue of the Advocate, we It’s hard to imagine she does anything hear very often, misidentified the dates of the gifts listed halfway. but then not too many students begin their in the Lewis & Clark Law School Honor Gnanananthan graduated from studies after life as a corporate road warrior, Roll of Donors 2006-07. The date range Willamette University in three years with traveling from Portland to Detroit and on page 3 of the Honor Roll should have majors in both mathematics and political Miami five or six days a week. That’s what been June 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007. science, and then worked as an actuary for Matt Kress did, and while law school is We regret the error. a year before entering the Law School. hardly a day at the beach, he enjoys the shorter commute.

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In September, mentors and students met for the first time during the mentor Mentor Lunch program’s annual kick-off reception, held at the Law School. In November, mentors and students socialized during an informal lunch in the Law School student lounge. Top: Mary Sell ’10, Amanda Villa ’06, Erin Kollar ’06, and Emily Elison ’10. Middle left: Jackson Howa ’10, Bonita Tovey ’10, and Monica Colvig ’05. Clockwise from top left: David Martin ’10, Dan Eller ’04, Jackson Howa ’10, Middle right: Ken Mitchell-Phillips ’06, Andrew Wiener ’10, Layne McWilliams ’06, and Alvin Morgan ’10. Trung Tu ’00, Bonita Tovey ’10, Allison Brennan ’98, Corina Turner ’10. Bottom right: Christina Schuck ’10, Christine Berger ’04, and Karen Moore ’03.

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