Lorraine N. Lalli

Lorraine Lalli is Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law, where she works with senior university and law school administration to support law students in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the School of Law’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Steering Committee. 

Lorraine is a magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College, and Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Dean Lalli energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success of students from diverse backgrounds. 

Dean Lalli is active in a variety of organizations. She serves on the board of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals, Mt. Hope Learning Center, One Neighborhood Builders, and Inspiring Minds.  She previously served on the Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Committee and the Providence School Board. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.