Addison Sandoval, Esq.
Addison Sandoval is an American artist and attorney whose work bridges creative expression and social justice. Based in Los Angeles and Portland, he brings together diverse perspectives from the arts, law, and business. His projects critically examine power, morality, and justice, drawing on noir traditions to engage with contemporary issues such as civil rights, structural oppression, and systemic corruption.
Sandoval earned an M.F.A. in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the nation’s preeminent film school. He also holds dual B.A.s in Film and Media Studies and Political Science from the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences, respectively, at the University of California, Irvine, one of the nation’s top ten public universities.
Sandoval went on to earn J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Oregon School of Law and the Lundquist College of Business as part of the inaugural class at UO Portland, with a concentration in criminal practice and a specialization in finance and securities analysis. He then passed the Oregon bar exam, among the first in state history to pass the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination, and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar.
Sandoval was named a recipient of the UO 25 Ducks Award, one of the University of Oregon’s most prestigious honors. Presented annually by the Emerald Media Group, the UO Student Alumni Association, and The Duck Store, the award recognizes twenty-five students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement, and community impact. He also delivered the graduate reflection at the University of Oregon’s inaugural ¡Sí, se pudo! Latiné Graduation Celebration, becoming the first Latiné graduation speaker in the university’s history.
Alongside his artistic work, Sandoval practices criminal defense and civil rights law. His research focuses on consumer protection and equitable legal frameworks, applying his interdisciplinary expertise to address challenges faced by marginalized communities and foster a more just society.
