"We are a small law school, and the only one in Rhode Island, but we are punching above our weight in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space," Nicole Dyszlewski said. The RWU Law professor was awarded the prestigious 2024 Disruptive Collaborator award from the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law . Overwhelmed by the honor, she said, "What means the most…, Making room in law for everyone, , As a librarian trained in pointing people toward the right resources, Dyszlewski knew that she could help. In collaboration with others dedicated to diversity in legal pedagogy, she co-edited the Integrating Doctrine and Diversity book series. The easy-to-use first book supplements the first-year law curriculum and was undergoing its final edits in the summer of 2020. "America was in a cultural…, Teaching empathy , , It's iterative work that will never be completely done. At the ADI, Dyszlewski is part of a global network of collaborators in legal education and law firms working together to make the field antiracist by using a system design approach "to develop projects in areas such as transformative justice, leadership, and reimagining higher ed policy." ADI Program Manager TaWanda Stallworth has worked…
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This time of year, is often associated with gratitude and peace. For higher education students, this time of year is often associated with stress and finals. It can be an extremely challenging time for law students. The library has a few reminders: Please remember that sound carries in the library, especially when you are entering or leaving. Even whispers can be louder than you realize and…, HALT, method--, Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired, -- to address your needs. These four states can affect your mood and behavior, ultimately damaging your work. Remember the Law Librarians are here to answer your questions or to help point you in the right direction just Ask a Librarian . Good luck with your finals!
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Dasha G. Brockmeyer ’07 reached a career milestone this spring when she was elected partner at the 400-plus-attorney firm of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, practicing mainly in the field of employee benefit law, where she helps businesses design, implement and administer their benefit plans. Based in the firm’s Pittsburgh office (Saul Ewing maintains 18 locations, stretching from Boston to…
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For most of us, there are times in school when we question the relevance of what we are learning and we feel unsure about how we’ll apply our education toward our big-picture goals. After we graduate, we forget all about certain lessons and classes because we don’t see the need for them in our daily lives and careers. But that is not the case with Nick Battista, who is quick to connect the…
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For most of us, there are times in school when we question the relevance of what we are learning and we feel unsure about how we’ll apply our education toward our big-picture goals. After we graduate, we forget all about certain lessons and classes because we don’t see the need for them in our daily lives and careers. But that is not the case with Nick Battista, who is quick to connect the…
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