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Growing up in a neighborhood in Denver marked by socioeconomic disparities and systemic injustices, 3L Samantha Lobato witnessed the legal system's profound power on the country’s most vulnerable communities. It was this experience that drove Lobato to pursue a legal career, one that she plans on dedicating to serving low-income and marginalized communities. When Lobato was in college, her mother…
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Robert B. Mann The Roger Williams University School of Law has been both privileged and blessed to know and be touched by the kind man that was Robert B. Mann. Atty. Mann was a leading luminary in the Rhode Island legal profession who was the law school’s 2023 Champion for Justice. Donate to the Robert B. Mann Memorial Scholarship Robert B. Mann, Esq., LHD’15, was the most well-known and the…
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Dr. Karen Korematsu Register Here RWU Law welcomes, Dr. Karen Korematsu, , the Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and the daughter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, as the, Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lecture Keynote Address Speaker, . Since her father’s passing in 2005, Karen has carried on his legacy as a national public speaker and educator, traveling throughout the country advocating for civil liberties, social justice, civics, and ethnic studies education. Her message encompasses Fred’s story, legal history, the relevance of his case to today’s issues and the promotion of Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the…, Odah v. United States, ,, Turkman v. Ashcroft, ,, Hedges v. Obama, , and, Hassan v. City of New York, and, Trump v. Hawaii, . In 2015, Karen was inducted as the first non-lawyer member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She serves on the board of directors of Advancing Justice-AAJC and NAPABA Law Foundation. She serves on the National Advisory Board of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law. She has been interviewed on radio,…, 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 the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, 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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Jay L. Austin Register Here The 1969 Stonewall Riots marked a critical turn in the fight for LGBTQ rights, serving as the impetus for the formation of several gay, lesbian and bisexual civil rights organizations. Today we honor the numerous individuals who have fought for LGBTQ equality and justice and the many contributions they have made to advance this modern day civil rights movement. This…, Jay L. Austin, , the inaugural executive director of RISE (Reaffirming Individuals Supporting Education) Alliance LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), whose mission is to provide professional development to student-facing staff to support and enhance their influence in building and sustaining educational pathways that contributes to the diversity of the legal profession. Previously, Jay served as the dean of…, 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 the Dean - Programs & Initiatives, 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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Meet with Roger Williams University School of Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman and engage with the RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors and other area law alumni. City-State Brewing Co. 705 Edgewood Street NE Washington, DC Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar Complimentary Registration Register Here, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact RWU Alumni Relations at kscafariello@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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Type: Faculty & Staff Profile
For the Ocean State, aquaculture plays an indispensable role in the local economy. In fact, in 2022, the Coastal Resources Management Council reported that the total farm gate value of aquaculture products for consumption came in at $7,484,688. As demand for local seafood grows, aquaculture strengthens Rhode Island’s food security and supports sustainable food production. Aquaculture is crucial…, Addressing Marina Access and Working Waterfronts, One of the primary concerns brought to MAI’s attention by shellfish growers is the increasing demand for marina space, which pits commercial users against recreational boaters willing to pay higher prices. To help with this issue, research was conducted to explore legislative and regulatory solutions that could preserve marina access for aquaculture businesses. This research resulted in a…, Promoting Local Seafood in Schools, Another key project for the Marine Affairs Institute is its effort to get more locally sourced seafood into Rhode Island’s schools. At the suggestion of Peter Wong, RWU’s Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, the legal and policy implications of increasing local seafood in school meals were explored. The Institute’s research examined federal and state regulations governing food procurement…, Expanding Aquaculture Offshore, Perhaps the most forward-looking of the past year’s research projects involved the controversial and emerging field of offshore aquaculture. While most aquaculture operations in Rhode Island are based near the coast in state waters, there is increasing interest in moving aquaculture farther offshore into federal waters. Offshore aquaculture promises to expand the industry’s capacity, but it also…, A Collaborative Approach to Aquaculture Challenges, The success of the Marine Affairs Institute’s aquaculture projects is rooted in its strong partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and the local aquaculture community. Under Julia Wyman’s leadership, MAI continues to prioritize research that addresses real-world concerns and fosters sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector. While McCrorey’s contributions over the past…
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Roger Williams University School of Law presents:, How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) inspired me? Essay/Art Contest, SUBMISSION LINK, 2025 RWU Law RBG Categories:, Elementary School (Grades K-5), Create an original piece of artwork that symbolizes How has RBG inspired me? Artwork may not be traced or copied. Only original works will be accepted. No clipart. Give your artwork a title. Place title at the top of your page. Use materials that you have. i.e., pencil, crayons, watercolor, and markers. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11”. Artwork submissions may be photographed or scanned and then uploaded.…, Middle School (Grades 6-8), Create an original essay on How has RBG inspired me? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to one page, double spaced (about 250 words), High School (Grades 9-12), Create an original essay on How has RBG inspired me? The essay title should be at the top of page one. Limited to two pages, double spaced (about 500 words) Instructions for All Categories: The essay/artwork title should be at the top of page one. Submissions may be uploaded and submitted via the link on this page. Artwork may be scanned. Mailed entries will not be considered. Submissions must…, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy Middle School (Grades 6-8): $200 and one copy of, Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik High School (Grades 9-12): $300 and one copy of, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik All winning submissions will be featured on the Roger Williams University School of Law website and announced at the annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture to be held in the Spring of 2025. Winning submissions will need to present a W-9 to claim their prizes. Winners consent to submit a quality photograph of themselves to be used in print and social media.…
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