Alexandra Tamburrino is a Staff Attorney with the Marine Affairs Institute and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Prior to joining the Marine Affairs Institute, Alexandra was a Law Clerk with the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Trial Court Law Clerk Department. During her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont, Alexandra was a Teaching Assistant in the Environmental Studies…
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Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo Register for the December 3 RWU Law Holiday Reception Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, RWU Law faculty & administration for a networking reception. Make new connections & reconnect with classmates! 2024 Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception, TOYS FOR TOTS, Help spread joy this season by donating a new, unwrapped toy for the holiday toy drive. Toys collected will be given to children in need in our local community. $20 per person includes hors d'oeuvres & one beverage ticket. Register for the 2025 RWU Law Holiday Reception., RWU LAW ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD, The Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association continues its tradition of recognizing an alum for outstanding service to the School of Law. Submission deadline is Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00 PM EST. RWU Law Alumni Service Award 2025 Nomination Submission, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs & Initiatives, lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Questions? Contact RWU Law Programs & Initiatives lawevents@rwu.edu
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Join AALS President-Elect, Penn State Dickinson Law Dean & Antiracist Development Institute Executive Director Danielle M. Conway, RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman, Association of American Law Schools colleagues, and friends for a reception held during the AALS Annual Meeting. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM Hilton New Orleans Riverside River Room - Riverside Complex Two Poydras Street…
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The financial crisis of 2008 was a nerve-racking time to be a law student, to say the least, as unemployment rates rose and law firms rescinded associate job offers. For John A. Dorsey L’10, the situation put him on a path to helping distressed companies. In September 2025, he took another step along that road, becoming a federal bankruptcy judge presiding over the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the…, A Well-Rounded Student, Back when he was considering law schools, Dorsey was attracted to the community spirit he felt at Roger Williams University School of Law. He was an active law student, joining the Criminal Defense Clinic, moot court, and the trial advocacy team. “I did those at the time because of my interest in engaging with the law, but I can undoubtedly say on the back end that each one of those opportunities…, A Positive Impact, Unlike federal district judges, who are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by U.S. Congress, federal bankruptcy judges are approved by a majority of the judges in the court of appeals in the circuit where the district court sits. In the fall of 2024, the previous judge, Diane Finkle, announced her retirement, and Dorsey applied for the position as another chance to help…
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As Director of Senate Policy for the State of Rhode Island, there is no typical work week for Kylie Lovett '21. It’s a fluid schedule, varying based on both emerging issues and organizational priorities. Each week, her calendar is a mix of stakeholder engagement, research projects, and managing the team of policy analysts that work under her. It’s a challenging job where she frequently faces a…
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Roger Williams University School of Law alum John A. Dorsey L’10 has been selected to serve as the next judge on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. The announcement was made on June 5 by Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Dorsey will fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Diane Finkle,…, This news story has been adapted from a press release issued by the Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Courts for the First Circuit.
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In the 2021-22 school year, RWU Law co-sponsored, along with the, City University of New York School of Law, and , Jurist, , an ongoing Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series. Each of the five installments to date have drawn hundreds of legal education professionals from across the country. In the 2024-25 school year we are back again, along with additional co-sponsors the, University of California - Berkeley School of Law, and, Antiracist Development Institute, . Join us throughout the school year to learn more practical strategies for integrating DEIB skills and concepts throughout the law school curriculum. Based on a 2021 book –, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, , whose co-editors include two RWU Law instructors – the series focuses on practical strategies for putting DEIB goals into action. Buy the Book - Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law Classroom Buy the Book - Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year “I’ve received so much positive feedback from students, alumni, librarians across the country, and…, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, featuring new essays, case studies, and bibliographies for law faculty seeking to bring critical perspectives on equity, inclusion, and social justice into their teaching in upper-level courses. This book,, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year, , may be purchased here . Did You Know? Since its launch in 2021, representatives from over 97% of ABA law schools have participated in RWU Law’s monthly webinars on incorporating diversity issues into their curriculum.
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Safeguarding Rights in a Changing Landscape: How Rhode Island is Protecting the LGBTQ+ Community through its Constitution, , 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. Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi…, Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi, (D), who was first elected Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives in January 2021; he was re-elected as Speaker in January 2023 and in January 2025. From November 2016 through 2020, he served as House Majority Leader; previously, he was Chairman of the House Labor Committee. He has served the residents of District 23 in Warwick since first being elected in November 2012 and has been…, 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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