Alumni Testimonials

See what some of our alumni are saying about the program:

"I've been able to combine my passion for the environment into a career that's really meaningful." – Brenda Schick (Brown), Class of 1999, Director for Public Land, The Trust for Public Land

Brenda is considered a trailblazer at Oregon Law - she is one of the first students who sought appropriate dispute resolution skills while earning her law degree, and translated those skills into a rewarding career. Today she assists The Trust for Public Land in conserving land across the country. Last year, the nonprofit organization protected more than 90,000 acres of land, valued at $450 million. Brenda's role is to help the organization assess legal, financial and reputational risk of land conservation projects, analyzing approximately 250 projects annually.

Brenda says her conflict resolution skills come into play whenever she works with project staff across the U.S., many of whom are lawyers.

"ADR skills have helped me be a better professional," said Brenda. "I can't imagine having a law degree without ADR skills."