Join us for a celebration of Attorney Anu Gupta's new book,, Breaking Bias, , and learn how you might use mindfulness practices and science backed research to understand and combat stereotypes, bias, and prejudice in the law school classroom. Attendees will learn not just about the work researchers have done to identify the causes of identity-based biases, but also the exercises and tools developed by Anu to build capacity for compassion and change. This event is co-…, Meet the Speaker, Anu Gupta, Anu Gupta, is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an education technology benefit corporation that trains professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors to advance DEIB and wellness by breaking bias. His work has reached 300+ organizations training more than 80,000 professionals impacting over 30 million lives. As a gay immigrant of color, he came…, Fast Company, , , Newsweek, , and , Vogue Business., About Anu Gupta's Book, For readers of, Caste, ,, Sapiens, , and, The Dawn of Everything, , a page-turning deep-dive into how bias is learned—plus a strikingly original and highly effective set of tools to un-learn it. Imagine a world without bias. A world where all human beings can truly be just as they are and unleash their full potential. Take a moment to imagine how you feel in such a world—not what you think about it, or whether you believe it's possible, but how you feel. This…, Meet the 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 Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law. 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 Bar. Her areas of…
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Citizens Plaza Rotunda One Citizens Plaza Providence, Rhode Island Catering by Cafe Nuovo Join Dean Gregory W. Bowman, the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and professors & administration for a networking reception. Make new connections & reconnect with classmates! RWU Law Alumni Holiday Reception - Alumni with Toys for Tots, TOYS FOR TOTS, Please consider bringing an unwrapped new toy for the toy drive. Toys collected will be given to children in need in the community. $20 per person includes hors d'oeuvres & one beverage ticket. Register Here - December 4 - RWU Law Alumni Holiday Reception, RWU LAW ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD, The Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association continues its tradition of recognizing an alum for outstanding service to the School of Law. Please submit your RWU Law Alumni Service Award nomination here. Submission deadline is Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST., SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs & Initiatives at lawevents@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Questions? Contact RWU Law Programs & Initiatives lawevents@rwu.edu
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First Generation 1Ls please come meet your fellow First Generation classmates as well as your support system at RWU Law! Food will be provided.
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Register Here Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 6:00 - 8:00 PM Reception & Honorees Awarded Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a seasoned practitioner, this event is a unique chance to engage with the forefront of legal innovation. Take advantage of an unforgettable evening dedicated to the champions who embody…, 2025 HONOREES, Champion for Justice, Michelle Alves, Esq. L’03 Chief of the Criminal Trial Division, Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office Michelle Alves, Esq. , Alumni Champion, Christine K. Castro, Esq. L’16 Senior Staff Attorney at Women’s Law Project Christine K. Castro, Esq. , Community Partner Champion, Common Cause Rhode Island Presented to John Marion MSL'20, Executive Director Common Cause Rhode Island Sponsorship Opportunities 2024 Champions for Justice Recap, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Office of Law Programs & Initiatives at lawevents@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series with Professor Natasha N. Varyani , Roger Williams University School of Law Professor Natasha N. Varyani discusses and shares insights from her new book, ", Owning Our Values., " Professor Varyani’s book connects doctrine in the first year property law curriculum with systemic racism and discriminatory practices. This conversation will go beyond property law and give concrete examples of culturally responsive materials and practices for law professors and law students alike. This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New…, Meet the Speaker, Natasha Varyani, Natasha Varyani , is an Associate Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law. Natasha came to academia from practice in 2012 and she teaches in the area of contracts, property, wills, and critical race theory. Though her focus is doctrinal teaching, she has a strong interest in educational psychology and helped to establish the Academic Enrichment Program at Boston University School of Law. In her…, Meet the 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 Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law. 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 Bar. Her areas of…
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Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series with Professor Justin Simard, Join Professor Nicole P. Dyszlewski and Professor Justin Simard for an engaging session where we delve into the, Citing Slavery Project, . This important project traces how legal cases citing slavery-era precedents continue to shape modern law. By mapping these citations, the project illuminates the persistent legal legacies of slavery, often hidden within seemingly neutral rulings. Attendees will gain an understanding of how the project started and how it continues to uncover the legal legacies of slavery. The conversation will…, Meet the Speaker, Justin Simard, Justin Simard, is an Associate Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law. At MSU he teaches Professional Responsibility, Contracts, Commercial Law, and legal history and directs the Citing Slavery Project and the Kelley Institute for Ethics and the Legal Profession. His research traces the transactional work of lawyers in the nineteenth century and the legacy of the law of slavery.…, Meet the 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 Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law. 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 Bar. Her areas of…
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The RWU Law Library staff would like to welcome all our Law School Students! We are excited to get to know the 1L students as you begin your law school journey. We are anxious to welcome back the 2L and 3L students. The library staff is here to help you have a successful academic year. The library offers a remarkable array of services and resources to complement and advance the scholarship,…
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