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Hans A. Linde
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| 79th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1977–1990 |
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| Appointed by | Robert W. Straub |
| Preceded by | William M. McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Richard Unis |
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| Born | April 15, 1924 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | August 31, 2020 (aged 96) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Reed College (BA) University of California, Berkeley (LLB) |
Hans Arthur Linde (born April 15, 1924 – died August 31, 2020) was an important American legal expert. He was a Justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1977 to 1990.
Born in Berlin, Germany, Hans Linde and his family moved to Denmark in 1933. They then came to Portland, Oregon, in the United States in 1939. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he went to college. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Reed College in 1947 and a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law in 1950.
Hans Linde worked for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, William O. Douglas. He also worked for the United States Department of State and as an assistant to an Oregon Senator. He was a law professor at the University of Oregon School of Law for many years. He also taught at other famous universities. He became a Justice on the Oregon Supreme Court in 1977.
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Early Life and Education
Hans Linde was born on April 15, 1924, in Berlin, Germany. His father, Bruno Cohn Linde, was a lawyer. His family was Jewish. In 1933, when Hans was nine, his family moved to Copenhagen, Denmark. This was because of the difficult situation in Germany at the time.
In 1939, his family moved again, this time to Portland, Oregon, in the United States. Hans went to Lincoln High School in Portland. After serving in World War II, he continued his education. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in 1947. Then, he earned his law degree (J.D.) from UC Berkeley School of Law in 1950.
While in law school, he was a top student. He was part of special honor societies like Phi Beta Kappa. He also led the California Law Review, a major law journal. He became a licensed lawyer in Oregon in 1950.
Career as a Legal Expert
After law school, Hans Linde worked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. This job, called a law clerk, meant he helped the Justice with legal research and writing. He did this from 1950 to 1951.
Next, he worked as a lawyer for the United States Department of State. This department handles America's relationships with other countries. He also helped the U.S. team at the United Nations General Assembly. This was from 1951 to 1953.
From 1955 to 1958, he was a legislative assistant. He helped U.S. Senator Richard L. Neuberger with laws and government work.
Teaching Law
Hans Linde loved teaching. He became a professor at the University of Oregon School of Law. He taught there in 1954 and then from 1959 to 1976. He also taught as a visiting professor at many other well-known law schools. These included U.C.L.A., Stanford, New York University, and the University of Texas. He was also a Fulbright lecturer in Germany.
Serving as a Judge
In 1977, Governor Robert W. Straub appointed Hans Linde to the Oregon Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the state of Oregon. He was elected by voters in 1978 and again in 1984. He served as a Justice until he retired on January 31, 1990.
After retiring from the court, he continued to teach law. He taught at Arizona State University Law School.
Other Important Roles
Hans Linde was also involved in other important legal work. He was part of Oregon's Commission on Constitutional Revision from 1961 to 1963. This group helped update the state's constitution. He also served on the Oregon Law Commission until 2009. He was a respected member of the American Law Institute and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In 2017, Hans Linde was honored as the Legal Citizen of the Year. This award was given by the Classroom Law Project.
Later Life
Hans Linde passed away in Portland, Oregon, on August 31, 2020. He was 96 years old.
See also
- List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Seat 4)
