The Roger Williams University School of Law Honor Board is charged with investigating alleged Honor Code violations, holding hearings on alleged violations when appropriate, and upholding the professional standard and integrity of RWU Law., The Honor Board is an elected body consisting of twelve students, nine of whom will be in their third year of study, and three of whom will be in their second year of study. It is led by the chair and vice-chair, elected by the Honor Board. Honor Board elections are held in the spring semester of each academic year. Board members serve one year terms, commencing after a transitional meeting that…, What We Do, The Honor Board conducts matters in accordance with the Roger Williams School of Law Honor Code located in the Student Handbook ., The RWU Law Honor Code, The Honor Code is located in the Roger Williams School of Law Student Handbook . The Honor Code applies to any student who has received an offer of admission to RWU Law, or who has been accepted for enrollment in one or more classes offered by the law school, and who has subsequently enrolled. The Honor Code sets out prohibited conduct, establishes procedures for filing and adjudicating…, Submitting a Complaint, Any member of the Law School community with personal knowledge of Prohibited Conduct by a student or students should file a complaint by delivering it to the student chair of the Honor Board. Complaints may be submitted electronically to honorboard@rwu.edu . Form and content requirements for a complaint are explained in Section IV of the Honor Code and a sample complaint form is provided as…, Contact Us, The Honor Board is located in the Student Bar Association Suite, Room 257C. We may be contacted by email at honorboard@rwu.edu ., Honor Board for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, Chair, Brianna Peñaranda, Vice-Chair, Tatiana Sotelo, Honor Board Members, India Awe Robert Dimuccio Rose-Ellen Kane Nilda Chajon Navas Karen Perez Raven Risco Brittany Sedlak Kristen Taylor Cameron Wessel Naomi Zhang, Faculty Prosecution Counsel (FPC), Professor Jonathan Gutoff - Chair and faculty advisor to the Board Professor Tatiana Gomez - Prosecution advisor Professor Martsyl Joseph - Defense advisor
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The ocean holds a special place in the heart of current 3L and avid surfer Julia Meskis ‘25. In fact, her love of the waters has completely shaped her career goals, as she plans to ultimately use her law degree to protect the ocean for future generations. “My biggest hope is to pursue a career fighting for equitable access,” says Meskis. “It is how I stay motivated. I believe in the healing…
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. –, Inside the bustling halls of Roger Williams University’s downtown Providence campus, middle school students engage in spirited debate, their voices rising and falling with the cadence of impassioned advocates. At the Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp, the atmosphere crackles with energy as the young orators, armed with well-crafted arguments, tackle the complexities of the American judicial system…, Defining Justice, Throughout the week, attendees engaged in various discussions and activities that challenged their perspectives and deepened their understanding of justice. These experiential, real-world learning opportunities included observing arraignments before state District Court Judge Melissa DuBose L’04; touring the R.I. State House as well as R.I. Superior and Supreme courts; and exploring historical…, A Chance to Debate, On the third day of the camp, students experienced firsthand the significance of debate as a tool for presenting diverse opinions and refining advocacy skills. After being assigned prompts on contentious topics ranging from social media regulation to educational policy and voting rights, they sharpened their skills at preparation sessions at the Providence Public Library and RWU. Working in teams…
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After years of service in the United States Navy, Susannah Johnson L’25 has found a new mission: using the law to serve her community. Johnson followed a non-traditional path to law school, serving as a Surface Warfare Officer for eight years before enrolling at RWU Law. Her time at sea cultivated a deep appreciation for the ocean and ultimately sparked her interest in ocean advocacy and…, Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce, . Though she initially came to law school thinking she would pursue a job in the federal government or “something more classically aligned with the Marine Affairs degree,” she explains that “the beauty of a law degree is that it’s multifaceted.” During her time in law school, Johnson felt her focus began to shift toward local community advocacy in light of the systemic challenges faced by…
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Melissa DuBose L’04 has been confirmed by the US Senate to fill a judicial opening in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. When she is sworn in, DuBose will become the first person of color and first openly LGBTQ person to serve on the court. She will replace Judge William Smith, who will be taking senior status as of January 1, 2025. DuBose previously was an…
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Unlike the other members of the library, I can predict almost every hour of every day. I have a set schedule of to-do’s that rarely get altered except on special occasions like library or law school events. Without fail, coffee always comes first. Black – no muss no fuss – from our trusty Keurig in the staff kitchen. If you’ve ever visited my desk, then you’re familiar with my Care Bear mugs. I…
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