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Destined For Law: From Legal Dream to Valedictorian
For RWU Law Class of 2025 valedictorian Ashley Kaplan, attending law school always felt like destiny. “Becoming a lawyer was one of my childhood dreams, and as my grandfather always wanted a lawyer in the family – and I am a smidge argumentative – it felt kismet for me to go to law school,” she says.
Rising Leaders in Justice: Celebrating RWU Law’s Class of 2025 Honorees
Each year, RWU Law honors graduating students for their achievements and important contributions to both the law school and the wider community. Among this year’s honorees are Public Interest Award winner Kaiya Letherer, Pro Bono Collaborative Award winner Sydney Barletta, Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Clinic Student Andrew Dunphy, and Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Externship Student Samantha Lobato. These four members of the Class of 2025 share a steadfast dedication to justice and public service – a commitment that has shaped their journeys and inspired their legal paths.
Better Than He Found it
When Ben Peters L'25 first arrived at RWU Law, he didn't know a single person. And that was the point. Having spent his entire life in West Virginia, Peters came to Rhode Island to expand his horizons in a different region and was also drawn to the joint degree program which offered a Masters in Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island.
From the State House to the Court House
After ten years in sales in the automotive industry, Brandon Potter L‘25 decided it was time for a change. Wanting to make an impact on his local community, the Cranston native decided to run for State Representative for the people of District 16.
Charting a New Course: From Navy Officer to Legal Advocate
Susannah Johnson L'25 followed a non-traditional path to law school, serving as a Surface Warfare Officer for eight years before enrolling at RWU Law. After years of service in the United States Navy, she has found a new mission: using the law to serve her community.
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