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Students for Civil Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice co-host speakers from Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder for their outstanding civil justice advocacy in their representation of some of the families from Sandy Hook in two separate cases against Alex Jones and Remington. Thursday, March 30, 2023 Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol Campus, Room 283 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM…, Due to the limited time with Chris and Alinor, we require questions to be provided via email to SCJ@g.rwu.edu by March 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM., An Award for Excellence in Civil Justice Advocacy, After making history with their case against Remington and then successfully fighting Alex Jones’ false claims that the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a hoax, Students for Civil Justice and Rhode Island Association for Justice are hosting Chris Mattei, Esq. and Alinor Sterling, Esq. from Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder to honor their outstanding civil justice advocacy for their…, Remington Suit:, In 2014, nine families of children and educators killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting filed suit against Remington, the manufacturer of the AR-15 used in the shooting, as well as against the retail store and the distributor in the chain of sale. The families defeated Remington’s effort to remove the case from the Connecticut Superior Court to federal court, as well as Remington’s…, Alex Jones Suit:, In 2018, members of seven families who had lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting and one first responder filed suit against Jones and the parent company of his Infowars site, Free Speech Systems (FSS). They asserted claims of defamation, false light, infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. Jones and FSS resisted discovery by every…, Victim Statement:, Francine Wheeler, one of the victim’s parents, stated: “It is one thing to lose a child; it’s quite another thing when people take everything about your boy who is gone, and your surviving child, and your husband, and everything you ever did in your life on the internet and harass you.” We honor the incredible advocacy of Chris and Alinor & others at Koskoff in their representation of their…, Meet the Speakers, Alinor Sterling, Alinor Sterling, believes the law is a powerful weapon in the fight against injustice, and she has devoted her career to that fight. She represented nine families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in a landmark case against the Remington Arms Company - the manufacturer of the assault rifle used to carry out the attack. Alongside law partner Josh Koskoff, her work led to the families'…, Chris Mattei, is widely regarded as a masterful courtroom advocate, and has been called upon to handle some of the highest profile trials in the State of Connecticut over the past decade. His areas of focus include civil rights, defamation, products liability, catastrophic personal injury and complex civil litigation. Described by one New York Times reporter as an “incredible powerhouse lawyer,” Chris’s…, Rhode Island Association for Justice:, The RI Association for Justice is an organization of trial lawyers that fight for individuals who cannot fight for themselves when harmed by no fault of their own. RI Trial Lawyers demand wrongdoers are held responsible for actions not taken to keep each and every person safe from harm. Justice belongs to everyone, and trial lawyers keep the playing field equal for all!, Special Accommodations:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact Jill Dallaire, jrdallaire@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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After 41 years of teaching (20 at Roger Williams University School of Law, including eleven as Dean), David is retiring. Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, RWU Law alumni, faculty, staff, and the legal community as we celebrate David's accomplishments. Registration is now closed for this reception. Please consider making a gift to THE LOGAN FAMILY OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND in honor of David’s four…, 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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Dean Gregory W. Bowman, faculty, and staff look forward to celebrating the School of Law Class of 2023. Invitation is for law graduate only, no guests. 4:30 – 5:30 PM Awards Ceremony 5:30 – 7:30 PM Reception Glen Manor House Three Frank Coelho Drive Portsmouth, Rhode Island Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 5, 2023, 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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Sponsored by the Student Bar Association and the Office of the Dean, Town Hall meetings provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and share input directly with law school faculty and administration. We hope that all community members will attend. The Town Hall meeting will be held online via Zoom. Registration information will be sent via email.
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URI’s Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources is presenting its , Labor and Employment Law Conference on Friday, April 14, 2023, . This year, the Center’s 35th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference will be hosted at Roger Williams University School of Law in the Honorable Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom. The conference features labor and employment lawyers, academics, and speakers from federal and state agencies. Recent topics have included Rhode Island Court updates, legal implications of new human resource…, Early bird registration rates will be available from February 1, 2023 through March 13, 2023, . Register Here Conference Agenda & Details, Tickets will not be eligible for refund, but may be transferred with advance approval by the URI Schmidt Center Team., Questions about registration or the program? Contact the URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources at 401-874-2239 or lrc@etal.uri.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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United States Supreme Court Bar Admission RWU Law Alumni Swearing-in Ceremony Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its eleventh United States Supreme Court Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony., Monday, March 20, 2023, Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after the ceremony. Space is limited to twelve (12) attorney admissions. Alumni must be a member in good standing of the highest court of…, This program is full. , Questions | lawevents@rwu.edu
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