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Thomas Lininger is the Orlando John and Marian H. Hollis Professor at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he has served since 2003. His work spans criminal law, environmental law, and evidentiary ethics, with a focus on domestic violence prosecution, environmental advocacy ethics, and improving access to justice for indigent parties. He has received multiple teaching and service awards and actively contributes to policy and legal reform through state commissions.
- JD, Harvard Law School
- BA, Yale University
Lininger’s scholarship addresses:
- Confrontation Clause applications in domestic violence cases
- Environmental ethics for judges and attorneys
- Evidentiary privilege reforms
- Wildfire risk management
- Pro se litigant support
His publications have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous state courts. Awards include:
- Ersted Award for Distinguished Teaching (2006)
- Lokey Award for Faculty Excellence (2008)
- Hollis Teaching Award (2010)
- Madison Award for inclusive discourse (2023)
- Margie Paris Award for student advocacy (2025)
Lininger has served on the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, Public Defense Commission, and Tobacco Settlement Task Force, and held leadership roles in professional organizations like the American Bar Association’s Ethics Committee.
