David is General Counsel and a Partner in the Litigation Group at Hinckley Allen. He is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, regularly handling complex and novel litigation in federal and state courts. He currently serves as Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners and is a past President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
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The Roger Williams University School of Law Student Handbook is a compilation of documents relevant to the student's career at the law school. It consists of two basic documents which relate to all academic matters, the Academic Code and the Code of Conduct. In addition, by their attendance at Roger Williams University, School of Law students are obligated to comply with the Roger Williams…
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ABA Standard 509 Information Report (2024), , Academic Calendar, Academic Requirements, JD Program MSL Program, Accreditation, Roger Williams University School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar American Bar Association 321 N. Clark Street, 19th Floor Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 988-6738 legaled@americanbar.org Roger Williams University School of Law has been a member of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) since 2006., Admissions Data and Class Profile, Articulation Agreements, Johnson & Wales University, Bar Passage, Cost of Attendance, Curricular Offerings, Employment Outcomes, Enrollment Data, Attrition and Graduation Rates, Faculty, Administration, and Librararian Resources, Faculty Administration ABA Standard 509 Information Report, Financial Aid, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plan, Library Resources, Scholarship Information, Conditional Scholarship Retention Data, Transfer Credits, Tuition, Tuition and Fees Tuition Refund Policy
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Juan Loayza Miranda joined the Office of Admissions in June 2025. Before coming to the law school, Juan worked in both non-profits and higher education spaces, supporting student success, community engagement, and access initiatives. Juan has held roles at the University of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University, Harvard University, Brown University, and Providence Promise, where he…
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Welcome (back) students, faculty, and staff! The Roger Williams University Law Library staff is excited to get to know the 1Ls students as they begin their law school journey. We are also eager to welcome back the 2L and 3L students, a little wiser with legal knowledge and ready for new challenges. The library staff is here to help you have a successful academic year. Our collection and services…, phone and computer chargers, for those days you forgot yours at home;, fans and blankets, to make you comfortable on the days you are studying in the library, and you are warm or cold; and, book stands, to hold your book for reading as you take notes on your computer. Check at the circulation desk to see if we have items you may need and to make suggestions for items that we could have that would benefit the community. We communicate information in many ways to help you stay up to date about the Law Library services and programs: visit our website , blog , Facebook page , X account , and…
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Welcome First Gen Students!, RWU Law understands that First Gen students face a number of different challenges impacting their success in law school. This program exists to let these students be seen and heard. First Gen students often are trained from their time in college to “go it alone” when it comes to seeking out support. Our goal is for First Gen students to see that they are a part of the grand mosaic that makes up…, LEAD@RWULaw, The mission of the LEAD@RWULAW Pre-Orientation Program is to empower incoming law students to achieve their full potential through mentoring, learning, and leadership experiences. The goal of LEAD@RWULAW is to foster a thriving community of students who are supported and connected through meaningful relationships and opportunities for learning and growth. LEAD@RWULAW is designed especially for…, First Generation Mentorship Program, The Mentorship Program matches incoming first-year students with an upper-level student mentor. The goal is to have someone to help guide incoming students through the transition into law school. While many folks may have survived college without seeking help, law school is very different and having a friendly face in the building to ask questions of is invaluable. Mentors are expected to…, Additional Programming, Throughout the year, we will do other dedicated programming. Examples in the past have covered networking when you do not have a network and tips for writing final exam answers. These programs can always expand to meet the needs of First Gen students in the building, if you have any ideas or requests, contact Christopher Gerlica .
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Natalia N. Friedlander joined the Roger Williams University School of Law Faculty in July 2025. Prior to joining RWU Law, Friedlander was a Visiting Clinical Lecturer in Law, Associate Research Scholar in Law, and Robert M. Cover Clinical Teaching Fellow at Yale Law School. She was previously a Staff Attorney at the Rhode Island Center for Justice, where she challenged unjust conditions of…
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