In 2017, Roger Williams School of Law established its annual Stonewall Lecture. The title of the lecture series pays tribute to the 1969 events known as the Stonewall Uprising . The lecture series itself pays tribute to all the individuals who have fought for LGBTQ+ equality and justice and the contributions they have made to advance this civil rights movement. On June 28, 1969 police raided the…, What is allyship?, Join the discussion... Please register to attend the Stonewall Lecture .
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Can Offshore Wind Development Have a Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity? Regulatory and Scientific Perspectives and Considerations, Thursday, April 20, 2023 - Program Begins at 11:30 AM Friday, April 21, 2023 - Program Begins at 8:00 AM The concept of achieving “net positive impact on biodiversity” (NPI) is not new; however, the application of this concept to offshore wind development is relatively new. In the offshore wind context, there is no universal framework, consensus as to definitions, or specific regulatory scheme…, HYDRATION STATION:, In an effort to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles, please consider bringing a reusable water bottle to the Marine Affairs Institute Symposium and fill at our hydration station during the symposium. For nearby lodging accommodations, we recommend viewing the options available here ., Co-Hosted by The Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law and The Nature Conservancy , RWU Law MAI The TNC Logo Sea Grant Rhode Island Logo Questions | marineaffairs@rwu.edu, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the Office of the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. lawevents@rwu.edu
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A formidable ‘Double Hawk’ who serves as Chief of the Trial Division with the R.I. Public Defender, Alves has taught trial advocacy to 2Ls and 3Ls for eight years.
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Brittany L. Raposa , RWU Law Associate Director & Professor of Bar Support, has been voted by the Class of 2022 as Professor of the Year! “Professor Raposa has been a transformational force for our law school,” said Dean Gregory W. Bowman. “Her teaching is excellent, and she knows that teaching and learning are not limited to the traditional classroom setting. Her work preparing our students…, The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Multistate Bar Exam, , published by Wolters Kluwer this year. Professor Raposa’s academic research and presentations focus on learning and teaching in law schools, as well as reproductive justice issues. Professor Raposa is the Associate Director of the bar exam program at RWU Law, and she currently teaches Applied Legal Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Reproductive Justice, and Family Law.
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Professor Tatiana Gomez received her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in May 2021, graduating summa cum laude as class valedictorian. While at RWU Law, she was a member of the Honors Program, and served on the, Roger Williams Law Review, Editorial Staff. Before finding her way to law school, Professor Gomez attended New York University, where she majored in Social Work and minored in Latino Studies, graduating in 2012, cum laude. Her interest in law school was sparked during her time at NYU, through an internship at Midtown Community Court, "where I saw firsthand the positive impacts of thinking unconventionally in the legal…
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BRISTOL, R.I. –, Confront injustice, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and act with a sense of collective responsibility to each other. These lessons provided by the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to thriving lives that make a difference in the world, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci told Roger Williams University graduates in his keynote address on Friday. Evoking university namesake and Rhode Island founder Roger…
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For many, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Americans often take advantage of the three-day weekend to take short vacations, visit with family and friends, or have barbeques. Officially, it is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor the members of the U.S. military who died while serving. Memorial Day’s origins began three years after the Civil War. Local…
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Orientation is in-person and mandatory for all incoming students. Orientation is scheduled for August 10 to August 12 from 9am-5pm. Please note that business attire is required on Wednesday and Friday. Any questions regarding Orientation should be directed to Lorraine Lalli , Associate Dean of Student Life & Operations.
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