Champions for Justice 2024

As we celebrate 30 years of impacting the community through our pro bono programs, clinics, and externships, please join us for a reimagined Champions for Justice.

5:00 PM VIP Sponsor Reception
5:30 PM General Entry & Awards Presentation

Graduate Providence
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, Rhode Island

CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE AWARDS PRESENTATION

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
State of Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee

CHAMPION FOR JUSTICE
The Hon. Christopher K. Smith L'07
Associate Justice, Rhode Island Superior Court

ALUMNI CHAMPION
John Karwashan, Esq. L'15
Rhode Island Center for Justice

COMMUNITY PARTNER CHAMPION
City of Central Falls, Rhode Island
presented to 
The Hon. Maria Rivera '19, Mayor of Central Falls &
Matthew Jerzyk, Esq. L'08, Central Falls City Solicitor

$125 per Ticket – General Entry & Awards Presentation
$75 per Ticket – Recent Law Alumni (2019-2023) & Non-Profit Organizations
$25 per Ticket – RWU Law Student

A General Entry Ticket includes 5:30 PM Reception, Food Stations & One Beverage Ticket. Open Seating.

Champions for Justice 2024 has sold out. Thank you for your support!

GRAND PARTNERS

VIP RECEPTION

SIGNATURE PARTNER

CHAMPIONS PARTNERS

ACS Industries, Inc.

Barton Gilman

DeLuca & Associates, Ltd.

Marc DeSisto, Esq.

The Smith-Kushmerick Family Fund

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

John Barylick, Esq. & Jenna Wims Hashway, Esq.

Associate Justice Brian P. Stern & Mrs. Jennifer Stern

Sponsorship Details

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the School of Law at lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made. 

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