The third annual RWU Law , Women in Law Leadership Lecture, , featuring , Amy Barasch, Esq., , Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET, Hybrid in-person/virtual program, Amy Barasch Esq. is the Executive Director of Her Justice , a non-profit that connects over 7,000 low-income women and children who have legal needs in the areas of family, matrimonial and immigration law to pro bono attorneys every year. Ms. Barasch has devoted most of her career to the issue of intimate partner violence at nonprofits, government agencies, and law firms. Until fall, 2012, Ms.…, In addition to Ms. Barasch, the event will feature our announcement of the winners of the , RBG Essay Contest for RI schoolchildren, ., This event is made possible by the generosity of Presenting Sponsors Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. and Cervenka Green & Ducharme LLC APS CGD logo and individual support from First Women honorees Louise Durfee (1966) and Myrth York (1977). Make a gift to the Women in Law Leadership Lecture Series at RWU Law, 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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“A Roadmap to Educational Excellence and Equity for Rhode Island”, Join Keynote Speaker , Kimberly Jenkins Robinson, for this virtual program. Kimberly Jenkins Robinson is the Elizabeth D. and Richard A. Merrill Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law as well as a professor at both the School of Education and Human Development, and the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. She is an expert who speaks throughout the United States about K-20 educational equity…, A Federal Right to Education: Fundamental Questions for Our Democracy, . Robinson brought together some of the nation’s leading law and education scholars to examine why the United States should consider recognizing a federal right to education, how the United States could recognize such a right, and what the right should guarantee. In 2015, Harvard Education Press published her co-edited book with Professor Charles Ogletree Jr. of Harvard Law School titled , The Enduring Legacy of Rodriguez: Creating New Pathways to Equal Educational Opportunity, . Scholars analyzed the impact of the 1972 United States Supreme Court decision , San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez, , which held that the U.S. Constitution does not protect a right to education. Her scholarship has been published widely in leading journals, including the , Harvard Law Review, , the , Stanford Law & Policy Review, , the , University of Chicago Law Review, , the , North Carolina Law Review, , and the , Boston College Law Review, . Professor Robinson is a member of the American Law Institute. She serves on the advisory boards for both Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab National Education Resource Database on Schools, and the Gates Foundation’s Intradistrict Resource Inequity Project. She is the 2016 Recipient of the Steven S. Goldberg Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Education Law from the Education Law…, Disrupting Education Federalism, , which was published in the , Washington University Law Review, . Before Robinson began her career as a professor, she practiced law in the General Counsel’s Office of the U.S. Department of Education, as an education litigation attorney with Hogan & Hartson law firm (now Hogan Lovells), and served as a clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Robinson graduated , cum laude, from Harvard Law School and with a B.A. in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia where she was an Echols Scholar and a recipient of the University Achievement Award., 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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The Legal Beagle, a Bristol resident who enjoys all that Mount Hope Bay has to offer during the summer, does not enjoy sitting by the bay in the chilly winter months. But the Beagle is a huge fan of ocean creatures and has clued us in to a few wonderful aquarium webcams to get a bit of a nature break within the comfort of our homes. The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers nine different live webcams…
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As we head into the holiday break, let us look at a cultural obsession this time of year: holiday lights. The advent of electric lights came as an answer to a problem: putting candles in Christmas trees. A fire hazard was averted when in 1882 Edward Hibberd Johnson had the idea to take some red, white and blue light bulbs and string them together for his tree that he placed right in front of a…
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Due to the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the difficult decision was made to cancel The Rhode Island Minister's Alliance 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast., Hosted by the Minister's Alliance of Rhode Island. Seating is limited. RWU Law students, faculty, and staff may contact Morganna Beltre at mbeltre@rwu.edu for tickets. Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking.
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Sarah Weddington, the Texas lawyer whose successful arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case of, Roe v. Wade, (1973) led to the legalization of abortion throughout the United States, died Sunday at her home in Austin. She was 76. Largely through the good offices of her friend, former RWU Law Careers Dean Anthony Bastone, Weddington made several appearances at RWU Law over the years. They were major events, complete with luncheons, dinners, and full-house crowds in the Selya Courtroom. “Many of our…, Roe v. Wade, before the United States Supreme Court. It was a privilege to speak with her about her storied career and her experience arguing one of the most consequential cases in American history. She made sure the next generation of lawyers – and especially, young female law students – knew the duty each of us have in becoming lawyers. In particular, she urged all of us who are willing to share in the…, Roe v. Wade, ,” said current 2L Arya Omshehe. “Her impact on reproductive justice will continue to be felt for generations. As an aspiring attorney, one can only dream of leaving a legacy as enduring as hers. I pray that the advocates of today will build upon the foundations she has laid for the freedom of tomorrow. My memory of meeting Attorney Weddington is a blessing. I am truly grateful for having met…, Sarah Weddington’s New York Times obituary can be found here ., Photos from Sarah Weddington's 2009 visit to RWU Law can be found here .
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SOL Seal, School of Law Commencement , Friday, May 20, 2022 We look forward to celebrating Commencement with the Class of 2022. Please make a note of important deadlines and other celebrations detailed below. , School of Law Honorary Degree Recipients, Rachael Splaine Rollins Rachael Splaine Rollins, United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts , The Honorable Francis X. Flaherty, The Honorable Francis X. Flaherty, Associate Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court (Ret.) , The Honorable John J. McConnell, Jr. The Honorable John J. McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge, United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island , Due to capacity limits, each Law School Graduate will receive four guest tickets to the School of Law Ceremony and six guest tickets to the main University Ceremony. , LIVE STREAM: The School of Law Commencement Ceremony will be live streamed on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM. Streaming via YouTube. Link to Law Ceremony Live Stream, Here, . Family & Friends may view the stream off or on campus. Viewing will be available in the School of Law Building in Rooms 283, 262, and 286 (no tickets required)., University Commencement Class of 2022 Schedule - PHASE I, (Live Stream, Here, .), Main Commencement Ceremony: Main Athletic Field behind the Campus Recreation Center, Bristol Campus 8:00 AM – Gates open on Athletic Field for guests to be seated. Guests must be seated by 8:45 AM. 8:00 AM – Students report to Fieldhouse in the Campus Recreation Center. 8:30 AM – Instructions given to students in Fieldhouse. 8:45 AM – Processional begins from the Fieldhouse to Athletic Field (…, School of Law Ceremony Class of 2022 Schedule - PHASE II, (Live Stream, Here, .), School of Law Ceremony. Held in the Campus Recreation Center-Gym, Bristol Campus. 10:45 AM – Law students report to Fieldhouse for processional lineup. 10:45 AM – Doors open for guests to be seated. Guests must be seated by 11:15 AM. 11:30 AM – School of Law Ceremony. 12:25 PM - Recessional. 12:30 PM – Diploma Pick up. School of Law. Law 285., Regalia - , Regalia is ready for pick up! Students may pick-up during regular business hours at the Bookstore on the Bristol campus. You must have a photo ID. The bookstore will not give regalia to anyone other than the graduate. Hours are as follows: Monday - Tuesday – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Providence Pickup – The…, RWU Law Graduate Reception, – Monday, May 16, 2022 – Save the Date for this special evening as the School of Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman, Faculty, and Staff celebrate the Class of 2022 at the Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The event will start at 4:30 PM with an awards presentation followed by hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Invitations will be forthcoming to law graduates with an RSVP by Friday, May 6 via this…, RWU President’s Reception for Graduate Students and Law Graduate Students, – Tuesday, May 17, 2022 – All graduate students are invited to a reception with the RWU President from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Global Heritage Hall, Atrium, Bristol Campus. Graduate students will receive an email invitation with an RSVP by Tuesday, May 10 to events@rwu.edu ., Commencement Boxed Lunches, Each graduating student will receive three (3) FREE lunch tickets. Boxed lunches will be provided starting at 11:00 AM through 1:30 PM on the lawn in front of Marine and Natural Science Building. Additional boxed lunches ($9.00/per lunch ticket) are also available at the above link. If you have any questions about the commencement boxed lunches, please email scolliton@rwu.edu., 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 Questions? | RWU Law Events | lawevents@rwu.edu
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Professor Pouliot-Alvarez is a trial attorney with the Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender. Prior to joining the Office of the Public Defender, he was a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a fellow with the Rhode Island Center for Justice. He is an Army veteran and a 2015 graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law.
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Professor Goins focuses her practice on municipal and land use law. As Assistant Solicitor to several Rhode Island municipalities, her responsibilities include prosecution of misdemeanor criminal offenses, drafting ordinances, and advising municipal staff and officials on ethics, open meetings, and public records issues. She also assists private clients with obtaining land use approvals. Upon…
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