Last academic year, the Legal Beagle introduced or re-introduced you to the members of the library staff. We continue the series this year, as we had a new staff member join us in September. This time we introduce you to Erin Orsini, who is not only a talented colleague, but also a delightful person to know., What is your title?, Access Services Coordinator, Can you tell our readers what you do for the library?, I supervise our student employees and manage what happens at the Circulation Desk and in the Print Center. Usually, if there is a problem or question at the desk that the student employees need help with, I am the first point of contact. I also help with Interlibrary Loan and document delivery requests. Occasionally I dabble in crafting and decorating so we are festive for holidays. But combined…, What is your favorite reading genre? Book?, I enjoy fiction, mystery, and sometimes explore fantasy. My favorite book is “The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton. The trend I am noticing right now is that books with black covers (including 7 ½ Deaths, Good Omens, The Night Circus, etc.) have not disappointed and have led to my bookcase looking very dark., What part of your job is the most satisfying?, I really enjoy the opportunity of training new student employees and introducing them to how our library operates. Some of our student employees are even interested in working in libraries in the future, so it really feels like everything has come full circle since I started out as a library student employee too., The Legal Beagle heard that you worked at the National Archives, the home of historical documents and artifacts telling the history of the United States. What was the most fascinating document that you used for your work while you were there?, I interned at the National Archives, working on making finding aides for government office memos. But the singular experience that stands out for me is that one of my supervisors passed me a journal to look through. It was actually one of George Washington's personal journals about daily accounts and needs at Mount Vernon. I never imagined I would get such an opportunity or that I would ever…, What has been your experience in the RWU Law community?, I started working at the library back in September 2021 and felt included instantaneously. I have amazing coworkers and fantastic supervisors who I genuinely enjoy spending time with. They have enthusiastically taught me anything I wanted to learn about and listened to my ideas with interest. I am grateful that I get to work with such wonderful people and be able to say that I love my job., Name something you dislike, but everyone else seems to love., Football
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WASHINGTON, D.C., —Roger Williams University School of Law was recognized today by the White House at an event thanking law schools that had “responded to the U.S. Attorney General’s call to address the housing and eviction crisis, and help increase housing stability and access to justice in their communities.” Last August 30, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland called on law schools and law firms to…, ‘Hard, Sad, Relentless’ Work, News of the honor was met with enthusiasm at RWU Law. “I am so proud of my colleagues and our students – our future colleagues – at RWU Law, for their extraordinary response to Attorney General Garland’s call last summer,” Dean Gregory Bowman said. “At RWU Law, providing public service and representing the unrepresented is part of our institutional DNA; it’s something we do every day. It was so…
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A CLE Program sponsored by the RWU Law Alumni Association. In this session, Professor David Zlotnick will introduce lawyers to the theory and practice of mindfulness as a tool for managing stress, improving focus, and maintaining equanimity despite the challenges of legal practice. Professor Zlotnick believes in learning-by-doing. Therefore, this will be an interactive program in which…, About the Speaker:, A graduate of the Harvard Law School, David Zlotnick clerked for a federal appellate judge and worked as a white-collar defense attorney before joining the United States Attorneys’ Office for the District of Columbia. He left practice for academia for many years, eventually becoming a full professor at Roger Williams University School of Law where he also served a term as Associate Dean for…, Journal of Legal Education, and he regularly leads workshops for prosecutors, legal trainers, and law students on this topic. This program has been approved for one Rhode Island CLE ethics credit. RWU Law students are invited to attend. Complimentary registration.
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RWU Law is home to some of the nation’s best law professors according to data from the 2022 edition of , Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools., “Rhode Island may only have one law school in the state,” the influential guide states, “but the stellar faculty and strong academics of the student body make Roger Williams an impressive law school to attend.” RWU Law’s professors scored particularly well, according to Paul Caron, dean at Pepperdine’s Caruso School of Law, who publishes the popular TaxProf Blog . Caron used , Princeton Review’s, data to calculate law school top 50 ranks in a number of categories, including student perceptions of the quality and accessibility of their law school faculties. On “accessibility”, Roger Williams ranked 6th in the country, behind only Virginia, Pepperdine, St. Thomas, Texas Tech and Washington & Lee. The “quality of teaching” ranking found RWU Law placing at 12th behind Virginia,…, Princeton Review , found “Roger Williams’ students brag that the faculty helps students ‘succeed in a personalized manner. They take the time to get to know you and truly understand your idea of law.’” “I was proud to see how highly our students rate their professors,” said RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman. “Anyone familiar with our faculty’s superb academic work, and its profound dedication to preparing the next…
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As we kick off this Black History Month, it is important to both celebrate and remember the lives, achievements, communities, work, struggles, successes, adversities, and triumphs of Black Americans and the Black American experience in the United States. At this time of year, and throughout the year, it is important to re-read and re-commit ourselves to the RWU Law Strategic Planning for…
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Roger Williams University School of Law is pleased to welcome Ana W. Barraza as its new Interim Director of Diversity and Outreach. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience to help future lawyers “achieve success through empowerment, advocacy, and collaboration.” Over the course of an 18-year career in higher education, Barraza has built an impressive track record, working with…
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According to the 2020 Roundup Of Cybersecurity Forecasts and Market Estimates , “[c]ybersecurity now dominates the priorities of every organization as each adapts to a post-COVID 19 world.” According to that same report, the global cybersecurity market is currently worth $173 billion. Cybersecurity is not just a tech thing. Instead, it is a growing area of practice for many lawyers. According to…
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Register and Join Here! A Panel Discussion on policing in communities of color hosted by the Greater Providence RI Chapter of The Links, Inc.
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For this two-day, virtual conference will reinvigorate our NATHPO membership and allies. NATHPO has quietly been undergoing a metamorphosis under new leadership and the dedicated NATHPO Board of Directors. After two long years without a conference due to unforeseeable events, we come together, safely, once again. Prepare to be inspired as we celebrate the NEW NATHPO and its redefined dedication…
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As we head back to school for the new year, the Legal Beagle returns with more introductions (or re-introductions) of the talented law library staff. This week, the beagle introduces you to Kathleen MacAndrew. , What is your title?, Cataloging, Metadata, and Archives Librarian, Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms?, I organize the library’s materials in our collection. I make it easy for people to find what they are looking for in the stacks or on the computer., The Beagle explains "Kathleen makes this sound way simpler than it is. There’s serious analytical thinking that goes into the job, to determine appropriate subject headings and much more. Kathleen also adds tables of contents for books, making it easier for you to find book chapters that may be relevant!", What are the Archives mentioned in your job title? , It’s a collection of the law school’s history in one place. , Some of the Beagle's favorite things found in the archives – the invitation to the first Women In Robes event, DVD recordings of selected events, and previous Commencement programs., What is your favorite reading genre?, Mystery and historical fiction, What part of your job is most satisfying?, Creating records for library materials that contain information that will be helpful to users of the library’s web catalog., What is the coolest item you’ve handled and/or the most interesting question you’ve ever answered at RWU Law? , The bookcase once owned by one of the first black attorneys in Rhode Island that was donated by a local attorney to the law school as an inspiration to black students attending law school., I’ve heard that you joined the library during its first few years. What’s the most profound positive change you’ve seen in the library since you joined it?, A more effective commitment to helping the law students in their preparations to practice the law., Name something you dislike, but everyone else seems to love., Memes. I just don’t get them., Thanks Kathleen for taking time from your busy schedule to chat with the Beagle.
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