On Tuesday, March 18, Lewis & Clark Law School will host Celebrating Women in the Law, a panel talk about what it’s like to be a woman in the legal field today.

The panel features three experienced lawyers: Emily Johnson (Stoll Berne), Deena Sajitharan (Pickett Dummigan Weingart), and Ashlee Albies (Albies & Stark). They work in areas like environmental law, medical malpractice, workplace discrimination, and sexual assault cases. The discussion will cover the challenges women lawyers face, especially in today’s political environment and how they’re making an impact.

The event, organized by the Women’s Law Caucus, Plaintiff’s Law Association, and Phi Theta Kappa, starts at 12 p.m. in McCarty Room 4 at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Maddie Holmes, an associate at Stoll Berne, won this year’s Associate Award for her dedication to the Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) and legal aid. As a member of CEJ’s Associates Committee, she championed legal aid within her firm, helping secure 100% participation in giving. She also played a key role in leveraging a donation match, bringing in an additional $10,000 for legal aid’s Domestic Violence Project. Her efforts reinforced Stoll Berne’s commitment as a Guardian of Justice firm.

The award was presented at CEJ’s celebration event, that took place on Thursday March 14^th, 2025. Judge Ellen Rosenblum was also honored at this year’s event with the Public Access to Justice Award. Guests enjoyed networking, refreshments, and a raffle while recognizing the contributions of donors and volunteers.

Congratulations to Maddie and all the honorees!