The Business of Risk: How Law Shapes Business Decisions in an Uncertain World
The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture will be held during the RWU Law Alumni Reunion Weekend.
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 Business of Risk: How Law Shapes Business Decisions in an Uncertain World
From the landmark 2026 Supreme Court Montgomery decision reshaping liability in the logistics industry, to the everyday decisions that businesses make about litigation, insurance, safety, and risk, RWU Law alumni Bradford ('08) and Alison Boyd ('06), and an expert panel of top litigators and logistics industry general counsel, explore how lawyers help businesses navigate uncertainty—and the career paths that put them at the center of risk decisions using the logistics insurance industry as an example.
Meet the Panelists!
Alison Boyd, Esq. L'06, SVP, Specialty Program Group
Bradford Boyd, Esq. L'08, President, Specialty Program Group
Conte Cicala, Esq., Partner, Withers
Justin Olsen, Esq., Chief Risk Officer, Specialty Program Group
Logan Pearce, Esq. L'17, Chief Claims Officer, Specialty Program Group
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.
Register - September 25 - Santoro Business Law Lecture
While lecture registration is complimentary, we do ask that all attendees register in advance. The reception following The Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture is open to all.
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, the RWU Law Community, and Santoro Lecture attendees are invited to join in this evening of reflection, camaraderie, and celebration.
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.