Carlisle Pearson is a creative and thoughtful litigator and advisor, supporting clients through complex disputes and projects while tailoring his recommendations to their particular needs. Carlisle has assisted a variety of clients, including manufacturing companies, financial institutions, commercial and residential property owners, nonprofit organizations, retailers, cemeteries and funeral homes, health care companies, and individuals.
Before joining the firm, Carlisle worked for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Bonneville Power Administration, where he gained experience with inter-agency negotiations and assisted in matters involving energy law, forest law, Indian law, federal lands law, natural resources law, and environmental regulations.
Carlisle has a longstanding dedication to advocacy as shown by extensive involvement in student organizations throughout college and law school devoted to the progression and advocacy of environmental sustainability and LGBTQ+ rights. In his legal career, Carlisle continues this work through his pro bono services, position on the Basic Rights Oregon and Basic Rights Education Fund Boards of Directors, and volunteering on various diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts both within and external to the firm.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
OGALLA, LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Oregon, 2018-Present
National Trans Bar Association, 2021-Present
National LGBT Bar Association, 2021-Present
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025
Thomson Reuters, "Oregon Rising Star," Business Litigation, 2023; Eminent Domain, 2024
Speaking Engagements
"A Room of One's Own: Managing LGBTQ+ Workplace Harassment & Discrimination," Thomson Reuters, June 2, 2022
Pro Bono Experience
Carlisle maintains an active pro bono practice in which he represents and assists an Oregon domestic violence victims’ shelter and support organization in a variety of matters.
Board Memberships & Community Service
Lewis & Clark Law School, Alumni Board of Directors, 2022-Present
Basic Rights Oregon & Basic Rights Education Fund, Boards of Directors, 2023-Present
Nordic Northwest, Odin Member, 2022-2023
OutLaw Annual Drag Show Fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth, Organizer and Performer, 2019
Power Shift National Environmental Conference, Regional Coordinator, 2013
Publications
Author, "Multiple Tortfeasors," Chapter 16, Tort Law in Oregon, Fifth Edition, Oregon State Bar, OSB Legal Publications, 2024
Credentials
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2020)
Environmental and Natural Resources Certificate
Cornelius Honor Society, 2020
Shepherd Legal Scholarship, 2019
Alumni Board of Directors Scholarship, 2019
Candise DuBoff-Jones Memorial Scholarship, 2019
George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship, 2018
Dean's Scholarship, 2017-2020
Environmental Law Review, Submissions Editor, 2019-2020; Source Checker, 2018-2019
Moot Court Competition, Best Oral Advocate, 2018
Lawyering Course, Best Legal Brief, 2018
OutLaw, Diversity Representative, 2019-2020; Co-President, 2018-2019; Vice President, 2017-2018
University of Pittsburgh, Environmental Studies (B.A., summa cum laude, 2016)
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Certificate
Thesis Author/Defender, Perpetuating Colonial Constructions of Nature: "Arab Courier Attacked by Lions" as Taxidermal Diorama
Honors Convocation, Student Honoree, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, 2016
Dr. Richard T. Hartman Scholarship, 2013
Dean's List, 2012-2016
Pitt Leadership Summit, Recognized Student Leader, 2016
Sustainable Solutions Grant Competition, Judge, 2016
Green Fund Advisory Board, Coordinator, 2015-2016; Project Liaison, 2013-2015
Students for Sustainability, President/Founder, 2013-2015
University of Pittsburgh, Legal Studies (B.A., summa cum laude, 2016)
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, 2016
Dean's List, 2012-2016
Admissions
Oregon