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 year's Annual Stonewall…, The Battle for Pride: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, ,, will be presented by Professor Regina Hillman. 5:30 PM Lecture - School of Law 283, Reception immediately following the lecture., REGISTER Professor Regina Hillman, Professor Regina Hillman, joined the faculty at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2017. Her courses include Legal Methods, Professional Responsibility, and Gender & the Law. Professor Hillman's scholarship focuses on the progression of LGBTQ+ rights, the expansion of federal nondiscrimination protections to the LGBTQ+ community, and the ongoing challenges to full citizenship and equality…, summa cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law and was inducted into the Order of the Coif in 2001. During law school, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the, Tennessee Law Review, . She earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis . Following law school, Professor Hillman’s legal practice focused on commercial business and healthcare litigation, commercial contract disputes, environmental matters, and labor/employment issues. She also taught legal analysis and writing as an adjunct professor at The University of Tennessee College of Law for almost a decade as well as Business Law and…, Tanco v. Haslam, , was consolidated in 2015 with Sixth Circuit cases from Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky to become, Obergefell v. Hodges, when the Supreme Court granted certiorari. The, Obergefell, case challenged both state prohibitions on same-sex marriages and recognition of valid out-of-state marriages. , Obergefell v. Hodges, was decided by the United States Supreme Court on June 26, 2015, r esulting in nationwide marriage equality. , 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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Brett Beaubien founded his own criminal defense firm in 2017 and practices in state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His practice focuses on matters at the trial, appellate, and post-conviction stages of litigation. Mr. Beaubien is a 2016 graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law.
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The R WU Law Library staff extends a warm welcome to our incoming 1Ls and returning 2Ls and 3Ls. Our collection and services are here to complement and advance the scholarship, practice skills education, and intellectual life at RWU Law. We have a website , blog , Facebook page , Twitter account , and Instagram account. We communicate our information in many ways to connect the library with our…
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Celebrating 30 Years, est. 1993
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7:00 AM Registration Check-In 7:45 AM Shotgun Start 1:00 PM Steak-Fry Lunch & Awards, New Course. Same Fun., Hazelton Golf Course 329 Summer Street Rehoboth, MA 02769 Closest to the pin, longest drive, mulligans, and more! REGISTER, Net proceeds benefit the RWU Law Alumni, Association Endowed Scholarship Fund, Tournament Co-Chairs:, Brett Beaubien L'16 (President of RWU LAA Board of Directors) & Layi Oduyingbo L'14 For questions about registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alumni Relations at lawalumni@rwu.e du
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The Litigation Academy is pleased to announce a four-day program (November 14, 2023 - November 17, 2023) on direct and cross examination skills. Students will learn by outside reading, live lectures, a live demonstration and hands-on in-court witness exercises. The faculty includes federal and state court judges, experienced practitioners and professional actors. Learn how to properly conduct…, Co-sponsored by the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School of Law, and the Federal Bar Association, Rhode Island Chapter, Register Here If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact the program chairs, Brooks Magratten ( bmagratten@pierceatwood.com ; 401-490-3422) or Professor Niki Kuckes ( nkuckes@rwu.edu; 401-254-4505.)
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