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The 1969 Stonewall Riots marked a critical turn in the fight for LGBTQ rights, serving as the impetus for the formation of several gay, lesbian and bisexual civil rights organizations. Today we honor the numerous individuals who have fought for LGBTQ equality and justice and the many contributions they have made to advance this modern day civil rights movement. This year's Annual Stonewall…, The Battle for Pride: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, ,, will be presented by Professor Regina Hillman. 5:30 PM Lecture - School of Law 283, Reception immediately following the lecture., REGISTER Professor Regina Hillman, Professor Regina Hillman, joined the faculty at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2017. Her courses include Legal Methods, Professional Responsibility, and Gender & the Law. Professor Hillman's scholarship focuses on the progression of LGBTQ+ rights, the expansion of federal nondiscrimination protections to the LGBTQ+ community, and the ongoing challenges to full citizenship and equality…, summa cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law and was inducted into the Order of the Coif in 2001. During law school, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the, Tennessee Law Review, . She earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis . Following law school, Professor Hillman’s legal practice focused on commercial business and healthcare litigation, commercial contract disputes, environmental matters, and labor/employment issues. She also taught legal analysis and writing as an adjunct professor at The University of Tennessee College of Law for almost a decade as well as Business Law and…, Tanco v. Haslam, , was consolidated in 2015 with Sixth Circuit cases from Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky to become, Obergefell v. Hodges, when the Supreme Court granted certiorari. The, Obergefell, case challenged both state prohibitions on same-sex marriages and recognition of valid out-of-state marriages. , Obergefell v. Hodges, was decided by the United States Supreme Court on June 26, 2015, r esulting in nationwide marriage equality. , 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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This program is now waitlist only., The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony. Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 AM at the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after…
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Drawing upon the experience of faculty from across the country, , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, is a collection of essays with practical advice, written by faculty for faculty, on specific ways to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the law school curriculum. Chapters will focus on subjects traditionally taught in the first-year curriculum (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Property, Torts) and each chapter will also include a short…, Can the Socratic Method Be Used in an Inclusive Classroom?, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST - Zoom Webinar, Can a professor who uses the Socratic Method in class create, maintain, and/or build an inclusive environment for students? Given the history of the style of teaching and the learning needs of students, how can professors strike a balance between safety, learning, and rigor? What does cognitive science have to say about this balance? How might the subject matter of the class impact these…, Register, This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, George Washington University Law School, Berkeley Law, and JURIST., Meet the Panelists, Jamie Abrams, Jamie Abrams, is a P rofessor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law where she teaches torts, legal writing, and family law. She also directs the first-year Legal Research & Writing program. She has a forthcoming book with the University of California Press titled Inclusive Socratic Teaching: Why we need it and how to achieve it ( forthcoming 2024). She has also…, Legal Education’s Curricular Tipping Point, , 49 Hofstra L. Rev. 897 (2021); Feminist Pedagogy in Law Schools, , in, The Oxford Handbook of Feminism and Law in the United States (Oxford University Press, Eds. Martha Chamallas, Verna Williams, and Deborah Brakke 2022); and , Reframing the Socratic Method,, , 64 J. Legal Educ . 562 (2015). She was recently awarded the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching & Learning in 2021. She was previously recognized at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law with the University's Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Law Teaching Award and the law school's Teacher of the Year award. Alyson Drake, Alyson Drake, is the Head of Instruction at the University of Houston Law Library and a Lecturer at the University of Houston Law Center, where she teaches a variety of legal research and analysis courses and designs the legal research curriculum. She writes and presents regularly on the importance of and strategies for integrating evidence-based instructional strategies into legal education at regional and…, Nadiyah J. Humber, is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She teaches courses in property law, race and the law, and housing law. Her research examines the intersection of civil rights legislation and emerging technologies. She explores how artificial intelligence operates within property transactions and financial service industries, and how these tools affect…, Pavel Wonsowicz, is a Lecturer in Law and the Director of the Academic Support Program at UCLA Law. Pavel Wonsowicz’s teaching methods have been highlighted in both , The Chronicle of Higher Education, and , The Wall Street Journal, . He has won the Professor of the Year award at three law schools (UCLA, UNLV, and Vermont Law School) as well as the Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching at UCLA School of Law. In recognition of his unique approach to teaching and positive impact on his students, he was awarded UCLA’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor at the university., Meet the Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs at RWU Law and as an adjunct professor. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island State Bar. Her areas…
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The Writing and Learning Center, is located in the library lounge and operates from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. most weekdays. The Writing and Learning Center is located in the library lounge and operates from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. most weekdays. To schedule or attend an online appointment with the Center, go to https://rwu.mywconline.com/ . Below you will find some helpful links regarding the Center, its scheduling system, the Writing…
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Defining Diversity:, This Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Planning document states the commitment of RWU Law to build and support a community of individuals who are diverse with respect to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, abilities, age, socioeconomic status, military status, domicile, life experiences, viewpoints, and…, Why We Value Diversity and Inclusion:, A diverse student body, faculty, and staff improves the educational experience by creating the conditions for an intellectually and personally challenging exchange of ideas inside and outside the classroom. It also helps create a culture in which all individuals are and feel valued, supported, and encouraged to excel. Moreover, engaging with a diverse community helps prepare students for their…, The Institutional Context:, RWU Law has a longstanding commitment to non-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion. Those commitments are presently set forth in the Bylaws of the School of Law, the Faculty Handbook, the Office of Admissions Diversity Statement, and the Office of Career Development Employment Policies. RWU Law is also accredited by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) and a member of the Association of…, The following plan is organized around four primary goals:
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Molly Perkins is the Administrative Assistant at the Marine Affairs Institute and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Ms. Perkins received her BS from the University of Rhode Island in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics with a minor in Marine Affairs and a certificate in Energy Economics and Policy. Recently, she went on to complete her MS in Environmental and Natural Resource…
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