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Loraine Della Porta, is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Peace, Democracy and Development at the UMass Boston’s Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies. She is the founder and President of The Resolution Collaborative. Previously, she served as the Deputy Director of the MA Office of Dispute Resolution & Public Collaboration.
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Jerry Cohen is a partner in the Boston and Providence law firm of Burns & Levinson LLP, where he is co-chair of its IP/Science and Technology Department. He is presently the President of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation. He has more than 40 years of experience as a lawyer dealing with issues including patent, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, licensing and franchising.
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Michele Alves is an Assistant Public Defender in the Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender. She is a 2003 graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law.
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Anthony Leone is the founding member of Leone Law, LLC. He concentrates in dispute resolution including civil litigation, mediation, and arbitration in a wide range of civil matters. Substantive areas of practice include plaintiff personal injury cases, insurance disputes, and appellate advocacy. The firm also represents individuals and businesses in contract, business disputes and real…
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Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
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Roger Williams University School of Law emphasizes student dignity, quality, diversity, retention and success. The Academic Excellence Program’s objectives include helping law students discover their particular needs and learning styles, equipping them with the academic tools they need to meet the challenges of law school with self-assurance, and encouraging them to monitor their own progress as…, Contact Information, For questions or more information, contact the Director of Academic Excellence. Kathryn Thompson, Esq. Director of Academic Excellence Roger Williams University School of Law Ten Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 Tel. (401) 254-4568 kthompson@rwu.edu
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At Roger Williams University School of Law, 10% of our student population identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The law school also has out administrators and adjunct faculty. The Alliance, our LGBTQ+ student organization, is very active building community, hosting speakers and events, as well as offering opportunities for mentorship. Members of our faculty have written on LGBT…, RWU Law Faculty Research, Diana Hassel - An expert on Constitutional and Civil Rights Law, Professor Hassel has been recognized with a National Award for best Law Review article on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Emily Sack - A nationally recognized expert on domestic violence and reform of the court system, Professor Sack has spoken widely on topics related to same sex marriage and the Constitution., Stonewall Lecture, In 2017, Roger Williams University School of Law established our annual Stonewall Lecture honoring 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. Past speakers have included Marek Bute '05 , Congressman David Cicilline , Blake Liggio , and Bendita Cynthia Malakia ., Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Roger Williams University School of Law strives to create and sustain a campus environment that supports and values all members of our community. One aspect of creating a comfortable environment is providing safe, accessible, and convenient restroom facilities. Consequently, the School of Law encourages individuals to use the restroom that corresponds with their gender identity. In addition, the…, Chosen Name Policy, Roger Williams University recognizes that some current members of the campus community may prefer to identify themselves by a first name other than their legal first name. For this reason, the University provides students and employees with an opportunity to use a “Chosen Name” where possible in the course of University business and education. Under Roger Williams University’s Chosen Name Policy…, Resources on the LGBTQ+ Community at RWU and in Rhode Island:, RWU Law National LGBTQ Bar 2021 Climate Survey - Each year law schools are invited to detail ways in which they welcome and support their LGBTQ+ student population. Rhode Island Equality Profile - The Movement Advancement Project surveys states for laws affecting the LGBTQ+ Community. LGBT Providence - A resource created by GoProvidence detailing LGBTQ+ establishments and events in our capital…, LGBTQ+ Resources for Students:, National LGBT Bar Association - The National LGBT Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliates lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender legal organizations. The LGBT Bar promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity. Support for Gender Confirmation Financial…
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Bristol is a classic New England village, complete with tree-lined streets, a town green and waterfront parks - as well as gourmet restaurants that stand alongside lively pubs and whimsical shops. In the summer, local waterways come alive with swimmers and boaters, while thousands throng to the town's famous Independence Day parade, established in 1785. A half-hour north is Providence, a city of…, Boston , lie just an hour north, and , New York City, is only three hours south. Take a short drive east and you’ll find yourself among the magnificent sand bluffs and beaches of , Cape Cod, , stretching from , Hyannis, to , Provincetown, ; or onboard a ferry to the nearby islands of , Martha’s Vineyard, and , Nantucket, . Head west and you’ll be among the blue-green mountains of , The Berkshires, , home of acclaimed music, dance and art festivals such as , Tanglewood, . Just across the border in , Connecticut, are the renowned , Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, , as well as the entertainment and gaming attractions of , Mohegan Sun, and , Foxwoods, . Within easy reach to the north is , Maine, ’s vast and spectacular rocky coastline, dotted with lighthouses, islands and estuaries, summer lobster bakes, and the shopping Mecca that’s grown up around , L.L. Bean, in Freeport. , New Hampshire , and , Vermont , both offer rural getaways and imposing mountains with great hiking, world-class ski resorts and other exciting activities.
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