Shaleen Title is a lawyer, activist, and adjunct professor focused on regulations for emerging industries including cannabis and artificial intelligence. She is a former top cannabis regulator for the state of Massachusetts, where she served as a commissioner of the Cannabis Control Commission from 2017 to 2020 and where she currently leads the nonprofit Parabola Center for Law and Policy. In…, Boston Magazine, Power List – the latter dubbing her “the people’s weed watchdog.” In 2025, the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition established the annual Shaleen Title Ignite Award in her honor. Her op-eds and other written work have appeared in, The New York Times, ,, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Los Angeles Times, and Marijuana Moment, . She is regularly cited in the press, including, Politico, The Guardian, A More Perfect Union, Rolling Stone, and Newsweek, . She is a triple graduate of the University of Illinois with a law degree from the College of Law and a graduate degree from the College of Business.
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Campus Tour , We are excited to invite, Admitted Students, to visit campus! , Schedule your tour today, This table shows in-person event dates and registration links In-Person Events Registration Links, March 20, 2026, @10am, Accepted Students Day , Hear from a panel of current students, sit in on a mock class, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other. , April 10, 2026, @11am, Accepted Students Day, Hear from a panel of current students, sit in on a mock class, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other. , May 11, 2026, Session 1 @11am Session 2 @12pm Meet and Greet Session Registration, Meet and Greet Session 1 or 2, Choose a tour time and join a mixer with current students, faculty, and staff. , June 18, 2026, @10am June Accepted Students BBQ Registration Form, How to Succeed in Law School Presentation & Summer BBQ, Hear from a panel of students, faculty, and staff to learn how to prepare for and be successful in law school. Continue to mingle with your future colleagues and community members at a BBQ directly following the presentation. This table shows virtual event dates and registration links Virtual Events Registration Links, February 27, 2026, @12pm, Speak with Current Students, Our Student Ambassadors are available to answer your questions about what it's really like to be in law school. We encourage you to join one of our, Virtual Student Ambassador Chats, or reach out to them directly. , March 17, 2026, @2:30pm, Speak with Current Students, Our Student Ambassadors are available to answer your questions about what it's really like to be in law school. We encourage you to join one of our, Virtual Student Ambassador Chats, or reach out to them directly. , April 6, 2026, @3pm, Paying for Law School Webinar, Hosted by RWU Law Admissions and AccessLex: join this webinar to learn about the resources available to help finance your law school education. , April 15, 2026, @10:30am, Speak with Current Students, Our Student Ambassadors are available to answer your questions about what it's really like to be in law school. We encourage you to join one of our, Virtual Student Ambassador Chats, or reach out to them directly. , April 29, 2026, June 15, 2026, July 14, 2026, @3pm Registration Form for Virtual Open Hours, Virtual Open Hours, Members of our Admissions Team are available to answer all of your questions about RWU Law. If you prefer an individual meeting, we encourage you to email us at, lawadmissions@rwu.edu, .
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What We Do, The SBA acts as an umbrella organization overseeing all student groups, each reflecting the diverse and distinctive Roger Williams' student body. We represent student interests at the law school and function as a liaison between students and administration. We allocate budgets to approved student groups and ensure that funds are managed properly., Where To Find Us, Feel free to drop by the SBA office at anytime throughout the day. We are located on the second floor of the law school in Suite 257., Contact Us, Students are urged to contact the SBA with any questions, concerns, comments, or ideas that they feel will help make Roger Williams a better law school and optimal learning environment. Email: sba@g.rwu.edu, Forms and Policies, A list of forms and policies for student organizations., Forms & Policies, SBA Officers for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, President: Elliot Hardy Executive Vice President: Drew Mondi Administrative Vice President: vacant Treasurer: Grayson Steininger Corresponding Secretary: vacant Recording Secretary: Judith Kitson Parliamentarian: Alexander MacCluskey ABA Representative: Emanuell Smith 3L Representative: Penelope Kehrer 2L Representatives: Matthew Beech , Stephen Olive 1L Representatives: Chris…
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Thank you for those who attended the Fifth Annual AAPI / MENA Workshop for Women in the Legal Academy. We are grateful for this community; sharing our ideas, insights and experiences makes our community stronger. We look forward to building on this work at the Sixth Annual Workshop at the University of Hawai'i Richardson School of Law in December of 2027!, Event details, Save the dates for the, Fifth Annual Asian American Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern and North African (AAPI / MENA) Women in Legal Academy Workshop, . This year, the workshop will be held in the spring, on April 24 – 25, 2026 in beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island and hosted by Roger Williams University School of Law. Friday, April 24, 2026 Full Workshop Programming Saturday, April 25, 2026 Workshop Programming until 2:30 PM This annual workshop is organized with the purpose of building community, supporting and mentoring women aspiring…, lunchtime on Friday, April 24, is not one to miss! See below for more information about the biographies and impact of the speakers. , AGENDA, Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast 9:00 - 9:15 AM Welcome & Opening 9:15 - 10:15 AM Healthcare in Crisis Time 10:15 - 10:30 AM Networking Break 10:30 - 11:45 AM Conversation between Bench & Academy 11:45 - 12:00 PM Transition to RWU Sailing Center 12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch 12:30 - 1:45 PM Lunch Plenary Session: Looking Back & Looking Forward - Five Years of AAPI/MENA Workshop 1…, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 AM Breakout Rooms: Incubators 10:00 - 10:15 AM Networking Break 10:15 - 11:15 AM Breakout Rooms: Works in Progress 11:15 - 11:30 AM Networking Break 11:30 - 12:50 PM Plenary Session: Attacks on Freedom 1:30 - 2:30 PM Lunch & Celebrations, WORKSHOP REGISTRATION, Workshop registration will be $125 to support our excellent programming and the formal establishment of this organization. Registration will include all programming and meals. Stipends for reduced registration may be available upon written request to nvaryani@rwu.edu Register Here The deadline for registration is April 15, 2026., CALL FOR PROPOSALS: , This is a community of experienced and supportive women who aim to help strengthen and grow our place in the legal academy. Accordingly, we invite you to present your work to receive valuable feedback from and engage in discourse with your colleagues. We are holding sessions for, Incubators, (early-stage projects with 2-3 page descriptions) as well as, Works-in-Progress, (full drafts of articles). Please submit a 200-word-max abstract to AAPIMENAWorkshop@gmail.com with the subject header, “Incubator Abstract” , or “, WIP Abstract” , by, Friday, February 6, 2026. , Final drafts for both Incubators and Works-in-Progress should be submitted to the same email address by, Friday, March 13, 2026, . , SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES , If your institution is interested in sponsoring this conference. Sponsorship opportunities include:, Lotus ($2,500), Includes logo on website, full page program advertisement, placement of materials in participant bag, sponsored meal, and conference signage., Chrysanthemum ($1,000), Includes logo on website, half page program advertisement, placement of materials in participant bag, and conference signage., Jasmine ($500), Includes logo on website, quarter page program advertisement, and conference signage. Sponsorship Registration Here, MEET THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, Sudha Setty, Sudha Setty, is the president and chief executive officer of LSAC. Prior to this role, she served as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law and before that, as dean of Western New England University School of Law. In both of her deanships, Setty focused on building structures to support social justice and public interest lawyering, as well as on increasing access to legal education.…, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, is a nationally respected immigration scholar, law professor, author, and attorney. She joined Penn State Dickinson Law as a Clinical Professor of Law in 2008 and was named Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar in 2013. In 2023, Professor Wadhia was appointed by President Biden as the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security . There she led an office of…, OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, A workshop rate has been established and has limited availability until February 23, 2026. Bristol Harbor Inn 259 Thames Street Bristol, Rhode Island 866-254-1444 Overnight Accommodations Reservation Link, Thank you to our Sponsors!, Antiracist Development Institute Boston University School of Law St. John's University School of Law The Law School Admission Council Antiracist Development Institute Boston University School of Law LSAC ST. Johns University School of Law , Check back for workshop agenda., Questions | RWU Law Professor Natasha Varyani | nvaryani@rwu.edu, 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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As much as we love holidays, we know that this can also be a very stressful time of year. It can be an especially challenging time for law students, who must focus on finishing assignments and preparing for exams in addition to other obligations. Whether you call it, self-care, wellness, , or something else entirely, just remember to take care of yourself amidst the busy days ahead. You will find suggestions below from the Legal Beagle and other resources that will help you create a, self-care or wellness plan, through finals. Speaking of finding moments to relax, the puppy-cam is back for another year by popular demand. The library will be showing live streams of cute, baby animals in our main computer classroom during reading days and finals. Whether you prefer adorable puppies or precious kittens, we have you covered! You may even discover jellyfish streaming, which aren’t in the least bit cuddly…, Listen to your body, . Being focused on your studies may lead to not fulfilling your basic needs. Use the, HALT, method to address your needs., HALT, stands for, Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tire, d. These four states can affect your mood and behavior, ultimately damaging your work., Are you, Hungry?, - Make sure to eat while you are studying hard. Try to choose healthy foods that will improve your mood and give you energy. Food for Thought: 10 Tips for Better Nutrition in Law School offers 10 suggestions to help you maintain a healthy diet during the stress of law school. Stay hydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include headache, muscle cramps, sleepiness, lack of energy, and irritability.…, Are you, Angry, or, Lonely, ?, - Try to identify why you are feeling this emotion so you can address it. Asking for help is difficult, but remember your family, friends, and the RWU Law community all want you to succeed. You may need to take a break or talk things through with a friend, family member, or someone else. The Counseling Center on campus is available on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm and has services available when…, Are you, Tired, ?, - You may be physically, mentally, and/or emotionally tired. Take a break; close your eyes and take a deep breath; go for a quick walk; grab a bite to eat; head to bed early and wake up ready to go. “’Cramming’ information and sleep deprivation reduce your academic performance.” This article in Vital Record from Texas A&M Health explains why an all-nighter will not help your academic…
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Good news: the semester is almost over, and summer is just around the corner! Bad news: that means it is exam time. Be sure to caffeinate, meditate, and be polite to your fellow students! The Law Library has several suggestions to help you cope with the end of semester crunch time and stress. Use the library’s resources: The Law Library’s staff has prepared study aids guides to the major study…
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The RWU Law annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture is almost here. We can look forward to the speaker, Amy Barasch, reflecting on a thought-provoking topic. The winners of the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Essay Contest for elementary, middle, and high school students on the topic of “How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me?” will also be announced at the lecture. Both the esteemed speaker…, Esther Frances Giaccio Clark, When Professor Clark first started teaching at RWU Law in 1994, her record as a leader was secure. She came to RWU Law officially as a Distinguished Visiting Professor. Her regular faculty position was at Widener University School of Law. However, she loved RWU Law so much, she retired from Widener when Widener could not accommodate her schedule at RWU Law. From the beginning of her career in law…
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Louise Ellen Teitz is a renowned scholar of private international law and international procedural law, she is also part of RWU Law’s founding faculty. From 2011 to 2014, Professor Teitz served as First Secretary at the Hague Conference on Private International Law, with her primary responsibilities focused on family law areas — including the 1980 and 1996 Conventions; as well as related projects…, Comparative Law, with Peter Winship and a Second Edition of, Transnational Litigation, ,, her earlier treatise. Professor Teitz’s law reform work has ranged from domestic state law to international State law. She has been a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Hague for the Judgments Convention and for the Choice of Court Agreements Convention, and is a member of the US Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. She has served as an expert testifying before…, Books, The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: A Commentary., (Edward Elgar, 2025) (with Gilles Cuniberti and Brooke Marshall) " Determination of the Dispute - Evidence and Applicable Law Issues " in, Comparative Procedural Law and Justice, - Cross-Border and International Dimensions (Part XIV Chapter 6), , edited by B Hess, M Woo, L Cadiet, S Menétrey, and E Vallines García, cplj.org/a/14-6 (October 2024) "Where to Sue: Finding the Most Effective Forum in the World" in, International Practitioner's Deskbook Series: International Litigation Strategies and Practice (Part II Chapter 7), ,, 3rd ed., , Edited by Ethan A Berghoff, Theodore Edelman, and Barton Legum (July 2023) “Is the Service Convention Ready for Early Retirement at Age Fifty-Five? Or Can It Be ‘Serviceable’ in a World Without Borders?," in, HCCH a|Bridged Edition 2019: The HCCH Service Convention in the Era of Electronic and Information Technology, (The Hague, Netherlands: The Hague Conference on Private International Law, 2020) “The Challenge of Accommodating Foreign Law in Domestic Courts,” in, Private International Law: Contemporary Challenges and Continuing Relevance,, edited by F. Ferrari & D. Fernandez Arroyo (Edward Elgar, 2019) “Malta Process and Cross-Cultural Aspects in Family Disputes,” in , The Child's Interest in Conflict: The Intersections Between Society, Family, Faith and Culture,, edited by Maarit Jantera-Jareborg (Cambridge: Intersentia, 2016) “Prospects for the Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements,” in , A Commitment to Private International Law: Essays in Honour of Hans van Loon, (Cambridge: Intersentia, 2013) (with Marta Pertegás) “Where to Sue: Finding the Most Effective Forum in the World,” in , International Litigation Strategies and Practice, , 2d ed., edited by Barton Legum (Chicago: American Bar Association, 2012) “Implementing the Hague Choice of Court Agreements Convention for the Twenty-first Century: Providing a Viable Alternative to Arbitration,” in , Visiting Professors all’Alma Mater: Lezioni alla Facoltà di Giurisprudenza dell'Università di Bologna 2006-2010, (Bologna: Bononia University Press, 2011) “Choice of Court Clauses and Third Countries From a US Perspective: Challenges to Predictability,” in, International Civil Litigation in Europe and Relations with Third States, , edited by A. Nuyts and N. Watte (Brussels: Bruylant, 2005) “ Where to Sue: Finding the Most Effective Forum in the World ,” in , International Litigation Strategies and Practice,, edited by Barton Legum (Chicago, Illinois: Section of International Law & Practice, American Bar Association, 2005) “ The Story of Hilton: From Gloves to Globalization ,” in , Civil Procedure Stories, , edited by Kevin M. Clermont (St. Paul, Minnesota: Thomson/West, 2004), Transnational Litigation, (Charlottesville, Virginia: Michie, 1996 & Lexis Law Publishing Supp. 1999), Banking on the Act of State: International Lending and the Act of State Doctrine, (Konstanz: Germany: University of Konstanz Press, 1985) (with Professor Carsten-Thomas Ebenroth), Articles, Harmonizing Private International Law and International Private Law through Softlaw: in Honor of Symeon Symeonides, 60, Willamette Law Review, (forthcoming Fall 2024) " Tying Parallel Proceedings to Judgment Recognition: Harmonizing Cross-Border Dispute Resolution ," 56, N.Y.U. Journal of International Law and Politics, 399 (2023) " Amicus Brief for US Supreme Court, ", Golan v. Saada, , (Hague Child Abduction case) with Linda Silberman, February 2022, ", Another Hague Judgments Convention: Bucking the Past to Provide for the Future," 29, Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law, 491 (2019), ", Children Crossing Borders: Internationalizing the Restatement of the Conflict of Laws," 27, Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law, 519 (2017), ", The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: A Realistic Competitor to the New York Convention?," 10, New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, 47 (Spring 2017)(with Glenn Hendrix), ", Determining and Applying Foreign Law: The Increasing Need for Cross-border Cooperation,", , 45, N.Y.U. Journal of International Law and Politics, 1081 (2013), ", Complexity and Aggregation in Choice of Law: An Introduction to the Landscape," 14, Roger Williams University Law Review, 1 (2009)(symposium editor) "Divergence and Harmonization in Private International Law, Common Themes," 101, American Society of International Law Proceedings, 360 (2007) "The Hague Choice of Court Convention: Validating Party Autonomy and Providing an Alternative to Arbitration," 53, American Journal of Comparative Law, 532 (2006) "Developments in Private International Law: Facilitating Cross-border Transactions and Dispute Resolution," 40, International Lawyer, 505 (2006)(with Peter Winship) Editor,, ", International Legal Developments in Review 2005," 40, International Lawyer, , Issue 2 (2006)(with Peter Winship) Editor, "International Legal Developments in Review 2004," 39, International Lawyer, , Issue 2 (2005)(with Peter Winship) " Both Sides of the Coin: A Decade of Parallel Proceedings and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Transnational Litigation," 10, Roger Williams University Law Review, 1 (2004) "From the Courthouse in Tobago to the Internet: The Increasing Need to Prove Foreign Law in U.S. Courts," 34, Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce, 97 (2003) "U.S. Mediation in 2001: The Path that Brought America to Uniform Laws and Mediation in Cyberspace," 50, American Journal of Comparative Law, 181 (2002)(with Richard Birke) "Providing Legal Services for the Middle Class in Cyberspace: The Promise and Challenge of On-Line Dispute Resolution," 70, Fordham Law Review, 985 (2001) "Acts of State and Arbitration," 3, Zeitschrift Für Zivilprozess International, [ZZP Int] 477 (1999)
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The Rhode Island CROWN Act expands state anti-discrimination law by recognizing race-based hair discrimination as unlawful in both workplaces and educational settings. By amending employment and education statutes, the law clarifies that race means and includes traits historically associated with the race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles. This one-hour CLE will examine the…, , 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST Register - May 13 CLE Program, MEET THE SPEAKERS, Senator Tiara T. Mack, Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Senate Committee on Education , Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government Senator Mack Tiara is a State Senator representing Providence. Since her election in 2020, she has been a champion for LGBTQ+ rights, working families, and housing and tenant rights, and expanding abortion access in Rhode Island. While in office, she has passed bills…, Anne M. Corbin, Ph.D., J.D., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Roger Williams University Anne M. Corbin is a law-trained industrial/organizational (e.g., workplace performance) psychologist whose multidisciplinary lens emphasizes equity in the workplace. Her research focuses on role conflict among justice system and higher education professionals and related equity implications. She is committed to the trauma-…, Carly Beauvais Iafrate, Esq. L'00, Law Office of Carly Beauvais Iafrate, P.C Carly Beauvais Iafrate is an attorney who represents clients in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Carly Iafrate is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2019 - 2025. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Carly Beauvais Iafrate, Esq. L'00…, MEET THE MODERATOR, Nicole P. Dyszlewski , Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation, Roger Williams University School of Law Nicole P. Dyszlewski Nicole’s work centers on building a more inclusive and equitable legal system. Her areas of focus include DEIB pedagogy in law schools, mass incarceration, and access to information— topics where she brings both a lawyer’s insightful analysis and a librarian’s relentless curiosity. Nicole is the co…, RHODE ISLAND MCLE CREDIT, This program is approved for one DEI Rhode Island MCLE Credit., REGISTRATION, $40 Registration/One RI MCLE DEI Credit $25 RWU Law Alumni $25 Non-profit/Government Complimentary RWU Law Students Complimentary RWU Law Faculty & Administration Register - May 13 CLE Program, Cancellation & Refund Policy, RWU Law CLE cancellations received by Friday, May 8, 2026 are eligible to receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations are accepted via email at kdalessio@rwu.edu
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