Diversity in Law School

Nondiscrimination Policy

Willamette University opposes discrimination in the recruitment and hiring of students and graduates based on sex, race, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or national and ethnic origin. The university will not allow its facilities or services to be used by an organization that practices unlawful discrimination or whose employment practices violate the university's equal opportunity policy.

Student Organization Contact Information

Willamette is a very inclusive environment for LGBT students. Willamette Lambda Legal Organization (WiLLO), our student organization, receives positive support from the administration by sponsoring students attending the National LGBT (Lavender Law) Conference in Washington, DC, as well as offering assistance to attend local OGALLA (The Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association) events. Several courses are offered that cover topics and issues related to the LGBT community, and professors have open discussions about how these issues could be affected by LGBT concerns.

WiLLO's Officers

Melissa Douglas
President
E-mail: mdouglas@willamette.edu

Nathan Payne
Vice President
E-mail: npayne@willamette.edu

Jamie Moon
Secretary
E-mail: jmoon@willamette.edu

Brian Harris
Treasurer
E-mail: bharris@willamette.edu

Gwynne Skinner
Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor of Clinical Law
E-mail: gskinner@willamette.edu

Faculty Contact Information

Prospective students may contact:

Professor Gwynne Skinner
E-mail: gskinner@willamette.edu

or

Office of Admission
Phone: 503.370.6282
E-mail: Law-admission@willamette.edu

Administrator Contact Information

None

Course Titles and/or Descriptions

Courses offered that cover LGBT issues:

• Employment Law and Discrimination
• Sexuality and Discrimination
• Law and Education
• Human Rights
• Oregon Family Law Practice
• Independent research
• Externships

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Students interested in learning about domestic partner benefits are encouraged to contact the Bishop Wellness Center for services, resources, and coverage information:

Bishop Wellness Center
Baxter Hall
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503.370.6062

Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Willamette University Human Resources Department for more information about services, resources, and coverage:

Human Resources
Waller Hall, First Floor
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503.370.6210
Fax: 503.370.6570
E-mail: human-resources@willamette.edu

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