Transitional Justice in the USA Speakers Series - Part VI: , Reimagining Repair: The Role of DEI in Racial Redress and Institutional Reform, This panel will examine the conceptual and historical foundation of current efforts to remedy the harm of racial discrimination through the contemporary aims of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI). It will seek to understand how DEI principles have shaped or could shape institutional responses to historic harms against marginalized communities, particularly racial minorities.…, Co-organized by, : , , The Center for International Law and Policy at New England Law | Boston and Roger Williams University School of Law. Register Here, PANELISTS:, • Danielle Conway, Dean of Penn State Dickinson Law and the School of International Affairs & Donald J. Farage Professor of Law; President, Association of American Law Schools, and Executive Director, Antiracist Development Institute • Anu Gupta, Author, Speaker and Founder of Be More with Anu • Taino Palermo, Co-Director, Indigenous Peoples Rights • Marie Wilson, Journalist and former…, MODERATORS:, • Erika George, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Engagement & Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law • Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation and Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law Program details may be found here .
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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 March Accepted Students Day Registration Form, 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 April Accepted Students Day Registration Form, 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 Register for the Paying for Law School Webinar, 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 Register for a Virtual Student Ambassador Chat, 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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Join, Tracy Simmons, , Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at Howard University School of Law and author of, Law School for Dummies, , and, Michael Donnelly-Boylen, , Associate Dean for Strategy, External Relations, and Enrollment at RWU Law and host of the, Law401 Podcast, , for an informative panel on, How to Apply to Law School, . 5:30-6pm Check-in & Refreshments 6-7pm Panel Register Here
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Telephone Numbers for Assistance , Administration: 401-254-4530 Circulation / Information: 401-254-4546 Interlibrary Loan Requests: 401-254-4537 Gift Offers: 401-254-4530, Staff, Administration, Raquel M. Ortiz , Assistant Dean for Library & Information Services; Associate Professor of Law. Manages all aspects of the law library. She is a member of the faculty. B.A., Harvard College; M.S.L.S., Simmons College; J.D., Suffolk University Law School. Administrative Assistant Provides administrative support for the librarians and staff. Assists in coordinating administrative activities,…, Research & Access Services, Misty N. Peltz-Steele , Associate Law Librarian, Research & Administration Directs Access and Research services in all areas relating to student, faculty, and other patron services, reference, circulation, reserves, resource sharing, and research instruction. Manages the library’s information systems and technology resources. Oversees training for electronic resources. Assists the Assistant…, Collection Services, Assistant Law Librarian, Collection Services Manages the Collections Services Department, including selections, acquisitions (including gifts and faculty office materials), serials, cataloging, bindery, and processing materials. Oversees the management of digital resources in the law library and the School of Law digital repository. Assists patrons at the Reference Desk. Kathleen MacAndrew ,…
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This summer marks a significant step forward for RWU Law's Coastal Resilience Law and Policy Clinic . Now entering its fourth year, the clinic is expanding access beyond RWU Law’s student body. For the first time, visiting students from ABA-accredited law schools will be able to join RWU Law students in this immersive, four-credit experience. The clinic is a joint initiative of the Marine Affairs…, How to Apply:, Email marineaffairs@rwu.edu Students from RWU Law and other ABA-accredited law schools are encouraged to apply early., A Hands-On, Four-Credit Summer Experience, Over ten weeks, students work closely with state and local government partners on projects that support community-level planning and response. The work is substantive and practical: researching legal frameworks, drafting written products for non-lawyer audiences, and engaging with stakeholders who rely on clear, actionable guidance. Students can expect to build experience in: Local land‑use and…, Learning on the Coast, The clinic is based on RWU Law's Bristol, Rhode Island campus , where the coastline is part of daily life. Students study resilience while surrounded by the very communities, shorelines, and infrastructure that shape the region's legal and policy questions. The setting deepens learning in a way hard to replicate elsewhere., Why This Expansion Matters, Opening the clinic to visiting students reflects both demand and mission. Many law schools do not offer an immersive program focused on coastal resilience, and students across the country are seeking meaningful, applied experience in this area. "Communities are facing increased needs related to planning for coastal resilience. Students want to work on real issues that matter,” said Julia B. Wyman…, How to Apply, Students from RWU Law and other ABA-accredited law schools are encouraged to apply early. Email: marineaffairs@rwu.edu Real clients. Real policy work. Real impact.
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Event Information, Thursday, April 9, 2026, The Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Registration & Sponsoship Details 2026 Honorees, Champion for Justice, Lynette Labinger, Esq. LH'21, Alumni Champion, Amy Greer, Esq. L'20 Associate Attorney, Dratel & Lewis, Community Partner Champion, Rhode Island Supreme Court Access to Justice Office p resented to Tamera Rocha, Esq., Director, About Champions for Justice, Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a seasoned practitioner, this event is a unique chance to engage with the forefront of legal innovation. Take advantage of an unforgettable evening dedicated to the champions who embody the spirit of justice. Secure your spot now for an enriching experience at the forefront of legal excellence. Step into the realm of…, Champions for Justice Partnership Opportunities:, We invite you to partner with Roger Williams University School of Law in advancing its commitment to social justice by sponsoring the 11th Annual Champions for Justice event. This distinguished gathering benefits the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education, the RWU Law Clinics, and the Pro Bono Collaborative, all of which provide critical legal services to underserved…, Levels:, Grand Partnership: $20,000, This premier sponsorship package offers exclusive access to the event, including preferred seating for ten guests and prominent brand recognition throughout the evening. Your logo will be featured across all event communications—both print and digital—before and after the celebration. At the event, your brand will enjoy high-visibility placement behind the podium, on the event website, ensuring…, Main Ballroom Reception Partner: $15,000, Enjoy premier visibility as the exclusive naming sponsor of the main program reception. This level includes eight event tickets, along with prominent static signage and brand placement throughout the reception area, venue, and online platforms. Your partnership will be recognized as a central feature of the evening’s celebration. Thank you to our sponsor! Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, Ltd., Dean’s Presenting Partner: $15,000, Join RWU Law leadership as a Dean’s Presenting Partner, receiving eight event tickets and high-impact branding behind the podium, throughout the event venue, on the event website, and across digital displays. This elite sponsorship level ensures your organization is recognized as a leading supporter of RWU Law’s mission and programs., Signature Partners: $10,000, As a Signature Partner, your firm will receive six event tickets and strong brand visibility through static signage, online recognition, and inclusion in all event communications. This level is especially meaningful for firms with RWU Law alumni, demonstrating continued commitment to the next generation of legal professionals. Thank you to our sponsors! Marasco & Nesselbush Robinson & Cole, Champions Partner: $5,000, Show your support as a Champions Partner with four event tickets and logo placement on static signage displayed throughout the venue. Your partnership highlights your dedication to advancing justice and community impact through experiential legal education. Thank you to our sponsors! ACS Industrices Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Marc DeSisto, Esq. Motley Rice LLC Jones Kelleher Rob Levine…, Supporting Partner: $2,500, Supporting Partners receive two event tickets and logo placement on venue signage, gaining valuable visibility while contributing to RWU Law’s ongoing efforts to expand access to justice and experiential learning opportunities. Thank you to our sponsors! Barton Gilman CDLP Law Day Pitney LLP DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd. Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP Hamel Waxler Allen &…, The Impact, Champions for Justice is quickly becoming a hallmark of the Rhode Island legal landscape, and we are proud to count so many as friends and supporters of the Law School. Proceeds from the evening benefit the many social justice programs within RWU Law:, Alternative Spring Break, Institute for Race and the Law, Pro Bono Collaborative, Public Interest Clinical Externships, Public Interest Summer Stipends, RWU Law Clinics
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At the start of 2026, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island judiciary organized a trip to Alabama and Georgia for law students to participate in. Roger Williams University School of Law was invited to send delegates under the Justice Riders banner, led by Associate Dean Lorraine Lalli. This trip aimed to provide future lawyers with an opportunity to learn about the realities of social justice and…
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Professor Spacone brings to his courses almost forty years of outside and inside counsel experience advising and defending for profit and non-profit corporations on a wide range of domestic and international legal issues including corporate governance and compliance, risk management and insurance, high stakes litigation and government investigations and proceedings, environmental, products…, cum laude, from the University of Buffalo Faculty of Law & Jurisprudence where he was Articles Editor of the , Buffalo Law Review, . He also holds an M.A. in history from the University of Buffalo and is B.S. from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, from which he graduated cum laude. He is a member of the Rhode Island and New York bars, the U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, and the U.S. Claims Court. Much of Professor Spacone’s legal background centers on…, Articles, “ The Second Circuit’s Curious Journey Through the Law of Tippee Liability for Insider Trading: Newman to Martoma ,” 24, Roger Williams University L. Rev, , (2019) "Broker-Dealer Liability: Are the Rules Pertaining to Providing Advice to Retail Customers About to Change," 64, Rhode Island Bar Journal, 13 (March/April 2016)(with Nicole M. Verdi), ", A Practical Guide to Establishing an Effective Crisis Management Plan," 9, In-House Defense Quarterly, 52 (Winter 2014), ", Implementing Practical Risk Management: A Guide for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits," 62, Rhode Island Bar Journal, 5 (March/April 2014)(with Robert I. Stolzman), ", Reducing the Risks of Outsourcing in China and Other Countries: Contracts & Beyond," 26, ACC Docket, 78 (December 2008), ", Strict Liability in the European Union-Not A United States Analog ," 5, Roger Williams Law Review, 341 (2000), ", The Emergence of Strict Liability: A Historical Perspective and Other Considerations, Including Senate 100," 8, Journal of Products Liability, 1 (1985) "A Practical Guide to Controlling Products Liability Costs," 7, Journal of Products Liability, 365 (1984) "Topless Dancing and the Constitution-A New York Town’s Experience," 25, Buffalo Law Review, 753 (1976)
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