The Law Alumni Association (LAA) continues its tradition of recognizing an alum for outstanding service to the School of Law. Please fill out the fields below to submit your nomination.
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Imagine enjoying a nice, leisurely stroll through a haunted corn maze when all of the sudden Jason pops up with a chainsaw, causing you to take a tumble and hurt your ankle. If one of your first thoughts is whether a breach of duty occurred, then you are definitely thinking like a lawyer! Stop by the Law Library on Halloween to trick or treat yo’ self to some candy and read about some real-life…, The Little Book of Holiday Law, – read about Halloween pranks that went awry., The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish & Other Crazy but True Stories of Law & Lawyers, – this book gives a much needed answer to the age old question: would the law protect you from buying a haunted house?, The Law and Harry Potter, – if you still pine for your letter from Hogwarts, take a look at this book where legal academics from around the world look at the depiction of law and legal institutions in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. If you need a little break from the law, you can also take a short walk to the undergraduate library and check out a classic thriller, maybe one by macabre master Stephen King . Law…, LP1 students:, before you go off to enjoy the Halloween fun, don’t forget that your mandatory Research Review session is on Monday, October 29th at 12:15 p.m. in room 283. Hopefully reviewing legal research doesn’t scare you too much…
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Join fellow RWU Law alumni, faculty, staff and friends for a special evening to celebrate the season. , Law Alumni Association Holiday Reception, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo $20 per person, includes one beverage & hors d'oeuvres The Law Alumni Association will present the 4th annual , Alumni Service Award, at the reception. You may nominate alumni for the award online. Nominations due by November 12 Registration deadline November 28 "Toys for Tots" - Please consider bringing an unwrapped new toy for the toy drive. Toys collected will be given to needy children in the community. Questions? Contact the Office of Special Events at events@rwu.edu or 401-254-3166
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Washington D.C. Law Alumni Reception, Join Dean Diana Hassel, alumni, faculty and staff for a networking reception in D.C.!, Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street NW Washington, D.C. $10/ per person (includes hors d'oeuvres & cash bar) All alumni are welcome. Please include requests for any special assistance needed to attend the event. Questions? Please contact Laura Kutsaftis, Office of Special Events at (401) 254-3166
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RWU Law is partnering with The Princeton Review Boston to offer prospective students a LSAT Free Practice Test, , under test conditions on Friday, December 14th, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at RWU Law Experiential Campus, 1 Empire Street, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903. Come get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses so you know how to prep for the real LSAT! , Register online, to participate in the LSAT Free Practice Test. Please contact Jolee Vacchi, Assistant Director of Admissions, at jvacchi@rwu.edu or (401) 254-4555 with any questions regarding the event.
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BRISTOL, R.I., Nov. 1, 2018, – The Roger Williams University School of Law on Thursday announced that Collin Bailey and J. Scott Kilpatrick will join the law school’s Board of Directors. “Collin and Scott will no doubt make important contributions to the board because of their exceptional and diverse talents and their commitment to the success of the law school,” RWU School of Law Dean Michael J. Yelnosky said. Bailey is a…
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BRISTOL, R.I., – Tim Baxter is the new chair of the RWU Board of Trustees, the board announced on Monday. Baxter, who served as vice president of the RWU Alumni Association, will be the first alumnus to serve as chair of the Board of Trustees. Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America , will become the seventh Board of Trustees chair in RWU history, succeeding Richard L. Bready, the…
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Each year we take one day to recognize those men and women who protect our country. One day of recognition for the rights and freedoms we enjoy every day as a result of their service. What we know today as Veterans Day was first observed as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson’s proclamation contained the language: "To us…
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Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, SPEAKERS, Baruch Perl, Esq., Lapidot, Melchior, Abramovich & Co. Tel Aviv, Israel, Miriam A. Ross, Esq., Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Avi Nevel, Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) President and CEO, AGENDA, 11:45 AM Lunch 12:00 PM Panel and Q&A 1:00 PM Networking Opportunities, ABOUT, This seminar will discuss some of the key lessons of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and its success, including information on how to: Structure the business venture Prevent and/or mitigate conflict and friction between founders Manage the relationships with investors, employees and others Prevent common mistakes in early stages Identify and protect critical assets (including IP) Lunch will be…, RSVP, | lawevents@rwu.edu
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Law School keeps everyone busy. There never seems to be enough time to do all of the things that you want and need to do. The reading to prepare for class, researching papers, or client matters seems endless. Does anyone even remember the concept of reading for pleasure or intellectual curiosity? Sometimes you need to take a break! For a quick read – try the, New York Times, . The New York Times has something for everyone. Known for its coverage of current events, peruse the “front” page and you can quickly keep up with the latest political news, information on natural and man-made disasters around the world, or social movements. Looking for a little lighter reading or a more focused area of interest? Here are just a few of your options: Business – One can always…, New York Times, . Access to the, New York Times, is provided by the Law Library. Current members of the RWU Law School community may register for an account . Accounts must be renewed annually. If you have any questions about access, please remember to Ask a Librarian!
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