This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, and JURIST. 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST - Zoom Webinar In the final installment of the yearlong Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series, we will reexamine our syllabi and reconsider our assigned readings to learn how to further invite conversations about diversity, inclusion,…, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, is a collection of essays with practical advice, written by faculty for faculty, on specific ways to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the law school curriculum. Chapters will focus on subjects traditionally taught in the first-year curriculum (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Property, Torts) and each chapter will also include a short…, Meet the Speakers, Bridget Crawford Professor of Law, Bridget J. Crawford, teaches Federal Income Taxation; Estate and Gift Taxation; and Wills, Trusts and Estates at Pace University. Her scholarship focuses on issues of taxation, especially wealth transfer taxation; property law, especially wills and trusts; tax policy; and gender and the law. Professor Crawford's scholarship has been published in journals including the Washington University Law Review, The University…, Nadiyah J. Humber, teaches courses in property law, race and the law, housing law, and consumer protection at UConn Law. Her research examines the intersection of civil rights legislation and emerging technologies. She explores how artificial intelligence operates within property and financial service industries, and how these technology tools affect marginalized people and communities. Humber presents regularly on…, Kathy Stanchi, is the E.L. Cord Professor of Law at UNLV Boyd School of Law. She is the author of numerous articles on persuasion, rhetoric, feminist theory and writing, as well as two books on writing and persuasion, , Legal Persuasion: A Rhetorical Approach to the Science, (with Linda Berger) and , Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing, (with Richard Neumann and Ellie Margolis). She is a principal organizer of the United States Feminist Judgments Project , and co-editor of the volume , Feminist Judgments: Rewritten Opinions of the United States Supreme Court, . She is also the executive editor of the Feminist Judgments Series, which includes volumes on tax law, family law, employment discrimination and reproductive justice. Professor Kerri Stone Professor, Kerri Stone, teaches Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Labor Law, and Contracts at the FIU College of Law. She is the author of , Panes of the Glass Ceiling: The Unspoken Beliefs Behind the Law's Failure to Help Women Achieve Professional Parity. , After receiving a B.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, magna cum laude, Professor Stone received her Juris Doctorate from NYU School of Law, where she was named a Robert McKay Scholar and served as the Developments Editor of the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics. She has served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael H. Dolinger in the Southern District…, Rebecca Tushnet, is the inaugural Frank Stanton Professor of First Amendment Law at Harvard Law School. She clerked for Associate Justice David H. Souter and previously taught at NYU and Georgetown. Her work focuses on copyright, trademark, and advertising law. With Eric Goldman, she publishes a casebook on advertising and marketing law. She helped found the Organization for Transformative Works, a nonprofit…, Moderator, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, is one of the editors of, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, . She currently serves as the Head of Reference, Instruction, and Engagement at the RWU Law Library and as an adjunct professor. She received a B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island State…
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The following Op-Ed was published in the print edition of the Providence Journal, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, p. 11A, ~~~~~~~~~~, Gregory W. Bowman All too often, history repeats itself. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a perfect example. President Vladimir Putin clearly wants to create a buffer zone of security between Russia and Europe, not unlike during the Cold War, and he is willing to create an international crisis to get it. The West’s information counter-offensive has called out Russia’s behavior and false statements…, RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman spent nearly ten years practicing international trade law with two large law firms having strong international practice groups. He was involved in significant work with trade sanctions and export controls against various (a) countries (Cuba, North Korea, Myanmar, Iran, and Iraq, to name a few); (b) groups (terrorist organizations, narcotics cartels, money laundering…, "It was fascinating and exciting work—complex, technical, policy-oriented, and nuanced," Bowman notes. "And during my time in practice I saw a lot of trade sanction programs that, despite laudable goals, had questionable results and undesirable consequences.", To access the digital flipbook edition of the, Providence Journal, , use RWU Law library access or direct access .,
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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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Virtual Book Talk - 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EST, CREDIBLE: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers , by Deborah Tuerkheimer, Class of 1940 Research Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Interviewed by Emily Sack, Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law In, Credible, , Prof. Tuerkheimer, a leading authority on sexual violence and sexual harassment, examines why we are primed not to believe sexual abuse allegations, and how we are all shaped by false assumptions and hidden biases embedded in our culture, our legal system and our psyches. She provides a framework for how we can change both law and culture and make lasting progress toward equitable treatment and…
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Anatomy of a Commercial Lease, presented by Michael A. Voccola, Esq. L'97 Corporate Vice President/Associate General Counsel Procaccianti Companies, Inc. Michael Voccola, Esq. L'97 Anatomy of a Commercial Lease will fully explain the nuances of the major components of a commercial lease. I will provide a general overview of the purpose of a formal commercial lease and the benefits and drawbacks of having such a lease from…, Force Majeure, clause, how to best draft and enforce a personal guaranty, build-out provided by the Landlord or performed by the Tenant, the difference between “renting” and “leasing”, Term limitations and early termination, hold-over clauses and more. Attendees will benefit from knowing the subtleties of phrasing, notice and more, and leave the event with a fuller general knowledge of lease drafting. The…, Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking., Watch the Program Virtually, Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact the RWU Law Events, 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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IPLA presents: , Hip Hop and the Law, Thu 3/31 from 6:00-7:30pm ET on zoom, . co-sponsored by Black Law Students Association, Criminal Law Society, Multicultural Law Students Association, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education, and the Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA). The panel will be discussing various intersections of Hip Hop and the Law, including IP Law and music sampling, Hip Hop and the…
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We are not sure what misconceptions people might have about the how library materials get to the shelves, but it is a complex process that we sometimes must complete in a matter of hours to get the new book in the hands of the patron who needs it for research or teaching. A new book follows a detailed process to ensure that the book can be easily identified, found, borrowed, and returned to its…
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Meet the new Team! Ana W. Barraza, RWU Interim Director of Diversity & Outreach & Morgan Beltre, RWU Inclusive Excellence Program Coordinator , Ana Morgan, Lunch will be provided., Register Today, 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 Programs & Events, 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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This year's virtual Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General Open Government Summit will be presented via livestream, accessible at www.riag.ri.gov . The Summit is an opportunity to discuss the important requirements of the Access to Public Records Act and the Open Meetings Act. We anticipate that continued legal education (CLE) credits will be offered (pending approval). A detailed agenda and…, This program is co-sponsored by the Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association.
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