RWU Law 30th Anniversary Celebration
RWU Law 30th Anniversary Celebration including the Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture and Law Reunion Classes (Law-1996,1997, 2006, 2016; 1997 Evening; 2006 Evening)
Friday, September 25, 2026
RWU Law – Bristol Campus
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
RWU Law Classes of 1996 & 1997 Reunion Luncheon – Bristol Campus | Bay View Room
Join Professor Andrew Horwitz, Professor Louise Ellen Teitz, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, and other special reunion guests for a luncheon to reminisce and celebrate the first RWU Law Classes of 1996, 1997, and the Evening Division of 1997. It will be a warm, meaningful gathering—an opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and honor the legacy these inaugural classes built together.
2:00 p.m.
Registration – Bristol Campus | 2nd Floor Atrium
Open House – All RWU Law & Faculty Departments are open.
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Welcome & Law Dean “State of the Law School” – Bristol Campus | Law 283
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture - Bristol Campus | Law 283
The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture Series brings leading lawyers and business professionals to RWU Law, presenting on important issues in the field of business law while enriching the school’s dynamic learning environment with practical knowledge and valuable networking opportunities.
This series is a wonderful tribute to Professor Santoro’s distinguished career as a legal educator, a past president of Roger Williams University and the founding dean of Roger Williams University School of Law.
Rhode Island MCLE credit is anticipated.
Lecture description and panelists announced soon!
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Law Reunion Reception - Bristol Campus | Law Second Floor Atrium
Celebrate RWU Law’s milestone Reunion Years—1996, 2006, 2016; 1997 Evening; and 2006 Evening—at a Law Reunion Reception designed to bring our community back together. Enjoy a special gathering filled with conversation, connection, and shared memories as law alumni from across the decades return to campus. A special photo display will highlight moments from each reunion year, showcasing the people, places, and stories that shaped RWU Law’s early legacy and continued growth.
All RWU Law classes are invited to join in this evening of reflection, camaraderie, and celebration.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cocktails & Conversation - Aidan’s Pub | 5 John Street | Bristol
Reconnect with fellow RWU Law alumni at one of the most beloved gathering spots from your law school days. All RWU Law years are encouraged to attend this casual, come‑as‑you‑are reception—an evening built for mingling, networking, and sharing stories over cocktails in a place that once hosted countless study breaks, celebrations, and late‑night debates.
Appetizers & Cash Bar
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Top Golf | 120 Sockanosset Cross Road | Cranston, Rhode Island
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
All RWU Law Alumni Gathering
Join fellow RWU Law alumni for an energetic evening of gameplay and mingling in the Chairman’s Suite. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar as you reconnect with classmates, meet alumni from across the years, and unwind in a fun, social setting designed to spark connection.
$50 per person – Saturday Top Golf participation only.
REGISTRATION
Check back for registration details.
Friday, September 25, 2026 - All programming is complimentary, but registration is required.
LAW SCHOOL PHOTO MEMORIES
We are building a special visual tribute for Reunion Weekend and would love to include the moments that meant the most to you. If you’d like to share photos from your RWU Law days—study sessions, celebrations, friendships, or unforgettable campus moments—use the link below to upload your favorites. It’s a wonderful way to help bring our shared history to life and create a display that reflects the spirit of every class.
Submit Your Law School Photo Memories Here
We look forward to receiving your photographs and appreciate you taking the time to share your RWU Law memories. Please note that while all submissions are welcome, not all photographs will be included in the Reunion Weekend display.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact Chelsie Horne, CMP, Director, Office of Programs & Initiatives, chorne@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Law Reunion cancellations received by Thursday, September 17, 2026 are eligible to receive a full refund less a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations are accepted via email at chorne@rwu.edu