One of the library staff’s favorite holiday pastimes is finding the nexus between law and the holidays. While there are several ways that Thanksgiving is related to law, the one we are choosing to highlight this year is the presidential turkey pardon. While the presidential turkey pardon has become a yearly tradition, it is a relatively new tradition. The first turkey spared by a president has…
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Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island’s only law school, is inviting Ocean State students from grades K through 12 to submit essays and drawings on how they have been inspired by the legacy of late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States, who passed away in September. The winning entries will be published in, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, , as well as being featured on the law school’s website and receiving cash and book awards. All entries must be received by Friday, January 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). Children of current employees or students of Roger Williams University and Roger Williams University School of Law are, not, eligible to participate. Children of alumni, are, eligible. “Justice Ginsburg cared about equality for all people,” noted RWU Law Professor Emily Sack, who advises the school’s Women’s Law Society. “When she started her fight for women’s equality under the law, it seemed like an impossible task, but she worked hard and persisted, and made great strides for the things she believed in. “She also knew that this is not something she could accomplish…, Elementary School (Grades K-5), Create an original piece of artwork on the theme, “How has RBG inspired me?” The artwork may not be traced or copied. Only original works will be considered. Give your artwork a title or short description. Place title at the top of your page. Use the materials that you have available; for example, pencil, crayons, watercolor and markers. Use 8½ x 11” paper. Artwork submissions may be photographed…, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy, Middle School (Grades 6-8), Compose an original essay on the theme, “How has RBG inspired me?” Length limited to one page, double-spaced (about 250 words) PRIZE: $100 and one copy of, Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik, High School (Grades 9-12), Compose an original essay on the theme, “How has RBG inspired me?” Length limited to two pages, double-spaced (about 500 words) PRIZE: $150 and one copy of, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik For all categories, the essay/artwork title should be at the top of page one. Artworks may be scanned. All submissions should be emailed to RBGessay@rwu.edu . Email submissions must include the student’s name, grade and school; the title of artwork or essay; and a parent or guardian’s name and contact information. Entries will be reviewed by grade level, and…, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, , and featured on RWU Law’s website. Questions may be directed to RBGessay@rwu.edu .
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This year the Legal Beagle is featuring blog posts which introduce you (or re-introduce you) to our hard-working and amazing staff. This week meet Jessica Silvia! Legal Beagle: What is your title? Jessica: Faculty and Digital Services Assistant Legal Beagle: Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms? Jessica: I spend most of my time searching for and finding documents…, I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai. My favorite fiction book is, There's No Place Like Here, by Cecelia Ahern. Legal Beagle: What is your favorite part of your job? Jessica: My favorite part of my job is interacting with the students either helping them find the information they are looking for or meeting them and talking at various Law School or Law Library events. Legal Beagle: What is your favorite meme? Jessica: My favorite memes have the picture of the "successful kid" …
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Two Roger Williams University School of Law alumni figured prominently today when Governor Gina Raimondo announced a number of historic judicial nominations that would elevate Black, Latina and Asian-American women to sought-after court seats. Raimondo named Central Falls Municipal Judge Elizabeth Ortiz ’10 – a “double Hawk,” who also earned her undergraduate degree at RWU in 2007 – to the Family…
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This article copyright © 2020 Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly . It appeared in the newspaper's digital edition of Dec. 3, 2020, and print edition of Dec. 7, 2020. It is reproduced here with permission., * * * After graduating from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, Gregory W. Bowman, the newly appointed sixth dean of Roger Williams University School of Law, initially followed a “BigLaw” trajectory and joined Baker McKenzie, where he practiced as an international trade and corporate attorney. But in 2004, the West Virginia native heeded an inner voice and made the move to the…, Q. Why was RWU Law’s deanship an attractive opportunity for you?, A., One huge advantage RWU Law has is that it is the only law school in Rhode Island. We have these great relationships with law firms, companies, nonprofit organizations, judges, legislators and so on. This provides lots of exciting learning and career opportunities for our students, and so many opportunities for the law school to serve the state. I saw this same sort of solo law school advantage…, Q. How has RWU Law managed the pandemic? Has in-person instruction largely continued? Will the experience have a permanent effect on the delivery of legal education?, A., I am really proud of how we have managed the pandemic all across the university. This fall we have a combination of in-person classes, hybrid classes and fully online classes. Students and faculty could choose whether to attend in person or remotely, and approximately 30 percent of our law students and faculty stayed fully online this fall. Masks and social distancing were mandatory. We…, Q. A hallmark of RWU Law has been its emphasis on clinics, externships and other experiential student programs, which is now among the ABA’s requirements for accredited schools. Does the RWU curriculum strike the right balance between traditional classroom courses and “practice ready” offerings?, A., RWU Law’s experiential education programs are among its key strengths, and I think it does a great job of balancing doctrinal education and experiential learning. Our doctrinal classes provide students with the knowledge and tools for practicing law; our experiential programs help them learn how to use them. And representing a client while in law school really teaches you what it means to be a…, Q. In a nutshell, how would you describe the premise of your 2018, Toledo Law Review, article, “The Rise of the Creative Law School”? How will you bring those ideas to bear at RWU?, A., That article encapsulates a lot of my thinking about legal education, and I really enjoyed writing it. From the late 1800s until about 2010, U.S. law schools have followed the same model of legal education, and it was a tried-and-true recipe for success. But ever since the financial crisis of 2008, U.S. legal education has experienced rapid and massive change that is both destabilizing and…, Q. What steps can the head of a law school take to enhance the diversity and inclusiveness of the student body, faculty and staff?, A., This is one of the most important questions for legal education. To be truly effective, the legal profession must reflect the population we serve. And to do that, we need to be a community that is diverse, inclusive and dedicated to belonging. We must look for, recruit and support talented faculty, staff and students from many different backgrounds and places, and we must have a “growth mindset…, Q. What should the school’s priorities be in its next 25 years?, A., RWU Law has a strong foundation, but over the next 25 years there will be a lot of change in higher education and in society. We will need to stay quick on our feet and think about innovative ways to train our law students and serve the legal profession and society. I think we will see greater collaboration with other disciplines in higher education, more online and remote learning, and more…, Q. At your first RWU Law commencement ceremony next spring, what advice will you give to newly minted J.D.s ready to start their careers?, A., Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “Every calling is great when greatly pursued.” And I think there is no more noble profession than the legal profession when one pursues it as a calling — as a way to help make the world a better place. I will tell our new graduates — who on that day will become our brand-new colleagues — to follow their hearts and use their legal knowledge and skills in the…, Q. How do you spend your time away from the law school?, A., I love my job; it is my calling. But away from it I love to travel whenever I can, both in the U.S. and abroad. I was born overseas, studied in Europe for two years, and have run study-abroad programs in three different countries on three different continents. I practiced international trade law and worked for clients across the globe. Travel gives me perspective, and it brings me joy. I love…
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Usually at this time of year, the displays in our computer classrooms turn to puppy cams to help our law school community with the stress of finals. Due to the pandemic and the (physical) closure of the library, and in lieu of our usual display, we are delivering the stress relieving cuteness of puppy, kitty, and other animal cams directly to you in the form of links on this blog post. In…
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Last week, President Donald J. Trump nominated Terrence M. Andrews ’97 – better known as “Mike” to his classmates at Roger Williams University School of Law and most of his colleagues today – to serve as a judge on the United States Court of Federal Claims . Originally from California but a resident of Virginia for many years, Andrews currently serves as Staff Director and Chief Counsel to the…
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