RWU Law Online Giving Give Now, Support RWU Law Students & Programs That Help Those Most In Need, The School of Law’s Office of Annual Giving is committed to recruiting volunteers, encouraging participation, and securing the resources to preserve the comprehensive, student-centered, learning experience that distinguishes Roger Williams University School of Law. Employers, students, ratings/accreditation agencies, and potential donors all look to the School of Law's alumni involvement and…, Or please make checks payable to: Roger Williams University School of Law, and mail them to:, Roger Williams University Gift Processing Department 7020 PO Box 4110 Woburn, MA 01888-4110 Thank you for your support., Manage Recurring Gifts, Recurring gifts are a wonderful way to support Roger Williams University on a consistent basis. If you need to make changes to or cancel your recurring gift, please contact Annual Giving at annualfund@rwu.edu or 401-254-3071.
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Annual Giving, TBA, Continuing Legal Education, Brett Beaubien L'16 Christina Behm L'18 Sarah Boucher L'20 Olabisi Davies L'16, Events, TBA, Golf Tournament (Standing subcommittee), Layi Oduyingbo L'14, Co-chair Brett Beaubien L'16 Co-chair Jenna Giguere L'11, Social A, TBA, Service Award Committee, TBA If you are interested in participating in a committee, please e-mail your interest to lawalumni@rwu.edu .
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The Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association Constitution First Approved at the Inaugural Annual Meeting, March 20, 1999 Amended by the Law Alumni Association Board of Directors on April 18, 2023., Article I. Name., The name of this organization is the Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association (the “Association” or “LAA.”) The address for the Association is Roger Williams University Law Alumni Association, Ten Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809-5171., Article II. Purposes., The principal purposes of this Association are: To foster lifelong bonds between alumni and the School of Law and dedicate efforts to involving alumni in the activities of the School of Law. To advance the interests and promote the welfare of the School of Law and its alumni. To inform alumni of the School of Law's progress, achievements, and needs and provide opportunities for alumni to…, Article III. Authority., Section 1. Under the University’s Authority., The Association shall operate under the authority delegated to it by Roger Williams University (the “University”) and the School of Law. The Association shall operate under the oversight and in collaboration with the Dean of the School of Law and shall work with assigned Alumni Relations staff members. As such, actions by the Association are subject to collaboration with and final approval by…, Section 2. Incorporation and Tax Status., The Association will not be granted separate incorporation or tax-exempt status unless otherwise determined by the University and the School of Law., Article IV. Membership., Section 1., There shall be two classes of members of this Association. The first class of members shall be known as regular members with full voting rights, and the second class of members shall be known as honorary members who shall have no voting privilege., Section 2., A person awarded a Juris Doctor degree or an honorary degree from the School of Law is automatically a regular member of this Association. , Section 3. , The Board of Directors of this Association shall have the power to confer honorary membership upon such persons who have rendered some outstanding contribution to the School of Law. , Section 4. , Membership may be rescinded upon action by the LAA., Article V., , Governance., Section 1. , The governing body of this Association is the LAA Board of Directors, and it shall: be responsible for the management, governance policies, and programs of the Association; establish its policies for its fiscal and business affairs; determine the services and programs to be rendered by the Association; and act as the primary liaison with the School of Law and as an advisory board to the Dean of…, Article VI. Officers., , Section 1. President., The President shall preside over all meetings and sign all written instruments authorized and approved by the LAA Board of Directors. , Section 2. Vice President., The Vice President shall act as and have all the power of the President when the President is absent or unable to act. The Secretary shall act if both the President and Vice President are absent. , Section 3. Secretary., The Secretary shall keep a complete written record of the proceedings of the LAA Board of Directors and the meetings of the members. , Section 4. LAA Board of Directors Meetings., Regular meetings of the LAA Board of Directors shall be held at least three times per fiscal year at such time and place as the LAA Board of Directors shall choose. The LAA Board of Directors, as it deems necessary and prudent, shall have the right to hold, waive or reschedule any meeting and shall have the right to schedule and hold Special/Emergency meetings as needed., Article VII. Meetings of Members., , Section 1. , The members of this Association shall hold an Annual Meeting for the presentation of the fiscal affairs of the Association and at least one additional meeting during the year. , Section 2. , The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, revised, shall govern all members' and directors' meetings. In instances of conflict between Robert’s Rules of Order and the Bylaws of the Association, the Bylaws shall control., Article VIII. Fiscal Year., The Association’s fiscal and election year shall be from July 1 to June 30 of the subsequent year., Article IX. Execution of Documents., The LAA Board of Directors shall not authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of, and on behalf of, the Association. The Board of Directors and any officer or officers may collaborate with appropriate University or School of Law personnel to enter into contracts or execute instruments for the LAA’s benefit. Unless so…, Article X. Indemnity for Litigation., Section 1. , To the extent permitted by law, each Director and Officer of the LAA Board of Directors shall be indemnified consistent with the University’s published Indemnification Policy, as it may be amended from time to time. , Article XI. Amendments., , Section 1., In addition to the method of amending a Constitution as prescribed by the laws of this State, this Constitution may be amended by filing with the Secretary a written proposal of changes endorsed by (1) a majority of the Board or (2) a two-thirds vote of the members of the Association present and voting at any Annual Meeting, or by a special meeting called for that purpose.
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LAA Board of Directors Executive Committee , President, - Crystal Peralta, L'20, Vice President, - Maxwell Daley, L'15, Secretary, - Jamie Gau, L'18 , 2024/2025 Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, Crystal Peralta, L'20, President Maxwell Daley, L'15, Vice President Jamie Gau, L'18, Secretary Doris Adesuyi, L'20 Christina Behm, L'18 Sarah Boucher, L'20 Elizabeth "Beth" Cardenas, L’12 Regina Curran, L'10 Maxwell Daley, L'15 Jenna Giguere, L'11 Brody Karn, L'19 Ericka Lezcano, L'16 Zachary Lyons, UG'12, L'17 Kelsey Peck, L'19 *Ex-Officio President: Brett Beaubien, L’16 Law Alumni Association …
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Alumni are encouraged to keep the Office of Law Alumni Relations informed of any changes in their employment status or personal life. To help keep our records up to date, please submit your latest news by completing and submitting this form.
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RWU Law Annual Fund, is a growing and increasingly vital source of unrestricted support for the School of Law. This important resource supports all aspects of educating a law student. RWU Law Annual Fund dollars support: Financial aid Scholarships Academic programs and clinics Public interest programs International programs Conferences and Symposia Technology Give to RWU Law, RWU Law Annual Fund, Annual Giving, which grew to include over 24% of all law alums in fiscal year 2004, is particularly important to the School of Law, largely by virtue of its age, has a smaller endowment than most of the schools with which it competes for students and faculty. Because of its smaller endowment, the School of Law relies on RWU Law Annual Fund dollars to pick up where endowment income and tuition…, How can I provide my support to RWU Law, ?, Gifts are accepted year-round, and can be made by check, with a credit card, or online, and can take the form of cash, appreciated securities, tangibles, life insurance. Many of the school’s programs that rely on support from restricted gifts can be supported by participation in any of the School of Law’s fundraising events, from the Golf Tournament to the A.P.I.L. Auction., Contact RWU Law Annual Fund, For further information, please contact the Office of Annual Giving, (401) 254-3071 or email annualfund@rwu.edu .
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PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE:, We are thrilled that, Trustee Linn F. Freedman, Esq., , a member of the Law Board of Directors and Secretary of the University Board of Trustees, has established a very generous $10,000 Participation Challenge for the RWU Law Day of Giving. Linn has pledged, $10,000, to inspire us to reach, 100 donors, ! Linn believes in the power of the RWU Law Annual Fund to enhance the financial support to law students pursuing their legal education. As our yearlong recognition of RWU Law’s 25th anniversary is concluding, we reflect back on one of the year’s great highlights, a celebration of The First Women of the Rhode Island Bar (1920 to 1979). Their efforts helped establish the rightful place of women in…, When you make your gift this year, we invite you to honor a woman who has inspired you, supported you or otherwise brought meaning to your life and your work., We will be sure let her know that in honoring her, you also helped make an exceptional legal education possible for the next generation of RWU Law graduates. Gifts will benefit the RWU Law Annual Fund and will provide financial support to law students pursuing their legal education.
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RWU Law Annual Fund , Gifts to this fund will be combined with other gifts for School of Law advances, such as technological improvements and increasing the pool of funds available for financial aid., Gift Planning, There are many ways that you can build a legacy at RWU Law through planned giving, some of which may also help lower the estate taxes for your beneficiaries or provide you with additional income in your retirement. Alumni, parents and friends who have generously chosen to make a gift to the Law School in their estate plans, or through a deferred gift, are invited to join the Roger Williams…, Dean’s Scholars Program, For every gift of $500 or more to the Law Annual Fund, a law student will be awarded a scholarship in your name., Law Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, Each year two scholarships are awarded by the Law Alumni Association to a rising second year day division student based on academic merit and financial need. Gifts to this Fund will allow continued growth., Mandell-Boisclair Justice Scholarship, The Mandell-Boisclair Justice Scholarship Fund will provide endowed scholarships to RWU Law for diverse law students, and those intending to practice public interest law., Gary Bahr Memorial Scholarship Fund, This scholarship recognizes the first year students receiving the highest combined academic average in contracts and torts for his/her division., Professor Esther Clark Endowed Scholarship, Generously funded through a gift from Esther and John Clark, this scholarship is awarded to a rising second year student on the basis of outstanding academic performance., RIAJ's Justice Joseph R. Weisberger Scholarship Fund, This fund recognizes and encourages a student of high academic achievement who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in client advocacy., Law School Library, All gifts will be restricted to Law Library needs and development., Kathleen Birt Memorial Prize, The annual prize will be awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated distinguished performance in dispute resolution courses.
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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 2024-2025 Academic Year, President: Gina George Executive Vice President: Destiney Flores Administrative Vice President: Layla Kassem Treasurer: Vito Capuano Corresponding Secretary: David Sylvester Recording Secretary: Judith Kitson Parliamentarian: Lance Bell DEI Officer: Shenita Perry ABA Representative: Elliot Hardy III Third Year Representative: Zoha Amer Second Year Representatives: Drew Mondi…
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About the Program, The joint degree program allows matriculated students to complete the Juris Doctor and Master of Marine Affairs degrees in an accelerated period of study. By combining course work at the two institutions, students are able to complete both degrees in 3 ½ years. As part of the Joint Degree Program, students design and submit a program of study to suit their particular interests. The School of Law…, Law Courses Eligible for Transfer to Marine Affairs, Administrative Law Admiralty Law Climate Change Law & Policy Collision and Limitation of Liability Environmental Law International Law Land Use Planning Law of the Sea Maritime Practice & Procedures Natural Resources Law Ocean & Coastal Law Zoning the Ocean: Planning for Ocean Resource Use Assuming full-time study, the joint degree program can be completed in 3 ½ years, with one full…, Requirements, At Roger Williams University, the JD program requires 90 semester hours or credits which can be completed, on a full-time basis, within three years. The Master of Marine Affairs (MMA) degree, at the University of Rhode Island, requires 30 credits, which can be completed, on a full-time basis, in one year. A student matriculated in the joint program will transfer some credits taken in courses of…, Marine Affairs Courses Eligible for Transfer to Law, The Department of Marine Affairs accepts 6 credits from select law courses toward the M.M.A.; thus, the student pays for a total of 24 Marine Affairs credits. Marine Affairs courses, each of which earns three credits, which would be eligible for transfer toward the law degree are: Coastal Ecosystem Governance Coastal Zone Law Economics of Marine Resources Federal Ocean Policy & Organization…
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