In an era of rapid globalization and the constant churn of the 24-hour news cycle, international and foreign current events are no longer mere sidelines. Rather, they are integral, real-time components of the legal discourse shaping our world. This webinar delves into the growing influence of global events on U.S. law schools and their students, exploring effective strategies for weaving…, Emily Behzadi Cárdenas, Associate Professor of Law, California Western School of Law / San Diego Emily Behzadi Cárdenas Professor Emily Behzadi Cárdenas' scholarly pursuits and pedagogical focus intersect the domains of art and cultural heritage law, with a specific focus on Latin America. Professor Behzadi Cárdenas' research centers on the interrelation between the law and the arts, within both national and…, Gregory P. Noone, Visiting Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law Gregory P. Noone Dr. Gregory P. Noone, Ph.D., J.D., is the Executive Director, and a Senior Peace Fellow, for the Public International Law and Policy Group. PILPG is a global, pro bono , law firm and was nominated for the, 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, . Dr. Noone has conducted atrocity crimes investigations, justice system assessments, as well as Human Rights and International Humanitarian training in over 60 countries. Dr. Noone also worked for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and is a retired Captain in the United States Navy with over 30 years of service as a judge advocate. Dr. Noone held command three times, served at the…, 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 first year of law school builds important foundations for critical thinking, analysis, writing, and more that students will carry with them for years to come. But with all the stress of briefing cases and getting called on in class, 1Ls can sometimes feel a bit removed from the legal careers they’re pursuing. Two Roger Williams University School of Law professors are working to change that.…, Courtroom experience boosts classroom learning and helps students develop their professional identity, As part of the new court visit curriculum, Harrington-Steppen spoke with Teixeira de Sousa’s class about what students would be seeing in court from her experience with RWU Law’s Eviction Help Desk pro bono project. She encouraged them to connect what they see in court with what they’re learning not only in property, but their other first-year courses like civil procedure, and contracts, as well…, Looking through the eyes of litigants, The professors are also hoping to open students’ eyes to the experience of individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Harrington-Steppen says that often law students are intimidated by the courtroom experience, and she encourages them to think about how difficult the experience can be for people without a legal education. “Imagine being a tenant who doesn’t have a lawyer,” she says.” Talk…
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Swansea Country Club 299 Market Street Swansea, Massachusetts 8:00 AM Registration 9:00 AM Shotgun Start 1:00 PM Lunch & Awards Player Registration We have sponsorship opportunities and the return of the popular on-course contests: closest to the pin, longest drive, mulligans and more! All sponsorships will be highlighted at the tournament and shared via email to the RWU Law Alumni Community., Net proceeds benefit the RWU Law Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund., 2022 RWU Law Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Tournament , 2025 RWU Law Alumni Association Golf Tournament Committee Chairs, Ericka Lezcano L'16, Chair Max Daley L'15, Vice President, RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Jamie Gau L'18, Secretary, RWU Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Regina Curran L'10 Zachary Lyons '12, L'17, RWU Law Alumni Association Golf Tournament Honorary Chair, Anthony R. Leone L'97 Please direct any sponsorship or registration questions to Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations, Kelly Scafariello '99 at lawalumni@rwu.edu ., Special Accommodations, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact Kelly Scafariello '99, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. lawalumni@rwu.edu
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Pack your bags and get ready to jet off for Library Week: Passport to Knowledge! From Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th, the Law Library will host Library Week, our celebration of National Library Week , an event that highlights the services, programming, and the people that make libraries amazing resources. This year, our theme, Passport to Knowledge, will give you the chance to…
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One day a few years ago, Associate Professor of Law Natasha Varyani’ s property class was discussing a case about a homeowner on Martha’s Vineyard. A student raised her hand and asked, “Why are we reading all of these cases about these rich white people when there are things happening in the world?” Varyani was taken aback by the question but realized that a lack of representation in legal…, “Otherness all around”, Varyani’s new book is a natural extension of a teaching career dedicated to helping students understand the language of law. Varyani’s parents immigrated to the United States shortly before she was born. Before they moved, they were part of a Hindu minority in Muslim-majority Pakistan. Varyani’s extended family eventually moved to India. “There’s otherness all around,” she notes. As a first-…, Tools to learn, "I think everyone's got a little bit of otherness in them, particularly when they come to law school," says Varyani. "I think it can be really scary. The way that law school is built is that it's different from any other educational experience you've had. Traditionally, it's easy for everyone to come into the classroom and feel scared, or like they're a fish out of water, or like there's a…
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Upon graduating from law school, Professor Monica Teixeira de Sousa—who joins the faculty of Roger Williams University School of Law this fall—was well positioned to slip into a comfortable role at any number of elite law firms. Instead, she returned to her adopted home state of Rhode Island to work as a public interest lawyer. Later, as an academic, Professor Teixeira de Sousa’s focus would…, First-Gen Law Students, Beyond her pursuits in public interest law, Teixeira de Sousa has also developed a profound academic interest in first-generation law students, on both the individual and societal levels. Her individual concerns sprang largely from her experiences as a tenured law professor at New England Law | Boston, where she created and served as the director of that school’s First Generation Students Program…, Roger Williams University Law Review, , titled “The Law Professor and the Therapist”, subtitled “Beyond Belonging: There’s a Place and a Need for Group Solidarity.” “When I was at New England, the approach that I developed was to partner with a clinician, a therapist,” she said. “We would co-facilitate these regularly occurring group meetings for the first-generation students—think of an AA meeting in a church basement! You go around…, Home to Rhode Island, For Professor Teixeira de Sousa, returning to Rhode Island is a true homecoming—in both a professional and personal sense (her mother and many other relatives still live here). But the biggest attraction, she said, is the feeling she gets from the law school itself. “One of the main attractions for me is the genuineness of the people here,” she said. “The first word that comes to my mind is ‘…
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Roger Williams University School of Law welcomes the community to attend a conversation with Eddie Ahn, Executive Director at Brightline Defense , an accomplished environmental lawyer, and graphic memoirist, on Thursday, March 20, at 2:45 p.m. Ahn will join a discussion in RWU Law Professor Natasha Varyani’s class, at the Judge Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom, on the university’s Bristol…, Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice, (Penguin Random House, 2024), has already garnered critical acclaim, earning recognition as a, Washington Post, and American Library Association Best Graphic Novel of the Year and an Asian Pacific American Literature Award Honoree. Professor Natasha Varyani , who invited Ahn to RWU Law, was deeply moved by, Advocate, and saw its powerful connection to the work she does with students. “The emphasis on wanting to use your law degree to improve the world, navigating cultural expectations, and overcoming challenges resonated with me. Eddie’s story was so authentic and full of heart,” she said. As an author herself, Varyani saw in, Advocate, an innovative way to bring environmental justice concepts to life and wanted students to experience firsthand how legal storytelling can inspire advocacy. Knowing Ahn’s Rhode Island connection—he is a Brown University alumnus—she reached out, and he enthusiastically accepted the invitation. With a career dedicated to environmental justice and legal advocacy, Ahn has worked on groundbreaking cases…, Advocate, exemplifies how attorneys can expand their impact by communicating beyond traditional legal arguments, engaging broader audiences and inspiring action through creative expression. RWU Law has long been recognized as a leader in environmental law, preparing students to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. This event reflects not just the law school’s commitment to…
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Eddie Ahn, Executive Director of the environmental justice nonprofit Brightline Defense and author of, Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice, , visited Roger Williams University School of Law on Thursday, March 20. Hosted during Professor Natasha Varyani’s Property Law class, Ahn’s visit provided first-year law students and community members an opportunity to engage in a conversation about his book and its themes of family, advocacy, and environmental justice. Varyani, reflecting on why she invited Ahn to RWU Law, explained, “Engaging…, Advocate, evoked a change in perspective for me and brought new life to concepts I have been teaching for over a decade. I knew the students at RWU Law would respond to his story of family, community, and environmental justice because of what I see them bring to the classroom every day.” Ahn opened the discussion with a slideshow, showcasing the artwork from his memoir and sharing personal stories that…, “, Ahn’s story reinforced my commitment to dedicate my legal career to serving underrepresented minority communities. Representation and advocacy matter; seeing leaders like Eddie Ahn succeed in nonprofit and public interest law is inspiring and reassuring.” Ahn’s visit was co-sponsored by RWU Law, the Asian American Lawyers of Massachusetts, the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston, and…, Advocate, and had the opportunity to have it signed by Ahn.
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