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REGISTER HERE Justice Melissa A. Long Please join Roger Williams University School of Law for our Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Lecture featuring Keynote Speaker Justice Melissa A. Long, Rhode Island Supreme Court. Melissa A. Long was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court on January 11, 2021. Before her elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice…, 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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Reception held in partnership with the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law InterContinental San Francisco Moscone Room & Terrace – 6th Floor 888 Howard Street San Francisco, California Reception & Cash Bar Golden Gate Bridge Join RWU Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman, RWU Law Professor Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway, AALS…, 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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As the chief legal counsel of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, Steven Colantuono L’03 is helping to lead the organization through the high-profile development of its new mixed-use transit hub. Prior to becoming the head lawyer for a state agency, Colantuono worked in small firm and solo private practice as well as for nonprofit organizations in the disability space. Throughout his…, Nonprofit leader-turned-lawyer, Colantuono started his career as an aid in a facility for adults with mental disabilities. By the time he began to seriously consider law school, he was in a stable position as a clinical director and was eyeing CEO jobs. He didn’t think he would end up practicing law, “but a law degree couldn’t hurt me, it could only help me.” When he made his first deposit to RWU Law, Colantuono had three…, A new road, Around six years ago, Colantuono learned that RIPTA was looking for a new legal counsel. The agency was particularly interested in someone with disability law experience, a natural fit. Once again, he decided to take the leap. A typical day at RIPTA begins with leadership meetings, followed by substantive legal work. He often ends his days in the late afternoon with phone calls, a holdout from…
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The sixth annual Roger Williams University School of Law Women in Law Leadership Lecture will feature, Rochelle Garza, , President, Texas Civil Rights Project, and Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and will be held as a fireside chat with Roger Williams University School of Law Professor Emily J. Sack . 4:30 PM Lecture - RWU Law 283 - 2nd Floor, Reception immediately following lecture., Register Here - Women in Law Leadership Lecture Rochelle Garza Rochelle Garza is an attorney from the Rio Grande Valley currently serving as President of the Texas Civil Rights Project, one of the most influential legal organizations dedicated to empowering Texas communities and creating policy changes in the state. Rochelle has the honor to be appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights by…, This event is made possible by the generosity of sponsors, Adler Pollock & Sheehan and Hinckley Allen, ADLER POLLOCK & SHEEHAN P.C. Hinckley Allen , and individual support from , First Women, honoree Arlene Violet, Esq.,, First Women, honoree Louise Durfee, Esq., and Diana M. Ducharme, Esq., MAKE A GIFT TO THE WOMEN IN LAW LEADERSHIP LECTURE AT RWU LAW, This program is approved for one general Rhode Island MCLE credit., 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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When Gina George started her first year at Roger Williams University School of Law, her family worried about her. She earned her undergraduate degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, not far from her hometown of Uniondale, New York. She was moving to a new town where she didn’t know anyone, to start her first year of law school, an experience that can be not only…, Multi-faceted leader, George jumped right into the RWU Law community. During her first two years, she was a leader of a range of organizations. She was a 1L representative, and later secretary of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and a Student Ambassador , who works with the Office of Admissions to share their experiences with new and prospective students. She was also a co-captain of the Quahogs softball team…, Planning for the future, Like her mentor, George plans to work in criminal defense after law school. Her interest in the subject began in her undergraduate criminal justice program, when she learned about the Innocence Project, which represented an individual who had been exonerated after decades in prison for a crime he did not commit. “I thought that I could be the person who could stop it before it gets to the point…
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The Hon. William E. Smith The Hon. William E. Smith of the United States District Court of the District of Rhode Island advised President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. he would become a Senior Judge on January 1, 2025. Join the Federal Bar Association Rhode Island Chapter and Roger Williams University School of Law as we recognize and celebrate his career. Senior Judge Smith will share his, WORDS OF WISDOM, with RWU Law students and the legal community. Join us for this special occasion... 4:30 PM Lecture/CLE Program 5:45 PM Reception RWU Law Bristol Campus The Hon. Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom - Law 283 - 2nd Floor Ten Metacom Avenue Bristol | Rhode Island Space is limited. RSVP Requested by February 12. Please indicate your intent to attend both the lecture/CLE program and/or the reception.…, Sponsored by , the Federal Bar Association Rhode Island Chapter and Roger Williams University School of Law, 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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Happy New Year and welcome back to a new semester! Ready to start fresh in the Spring semester? Don’t forget, there are many ways in which the RWU School of Law Library can help you have a successful semester. Our knowledgeable, friendly, service-oriented staff are available to assist you in using our various services and resources that include: Research assistance in-person, by appointment ,…
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Register Here! Labor and Employment Law Conference URI’s Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources is presenting its , Labor and Employment Law Conference on Friday, April 4, 2025, . This year, the Center’s 37th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference will be hosted at Roger Williams University School of Law in the Honorable Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom. The conference features labor and employment lawyers, academics, and speakers from federal and state agencies. Recent topics have included Rhode Island Court updates, legal implications of new human resource…, A highlight of the event will be a fireside chat with George Nee, former president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, ., You can view the Agenda HERE, !, This program is pending approval for MCLE and SHRM PDC credits. , Tickets will not be eligible for refund but may be transferred with advance approval by the URI Schmidt Center Team., Space is limited to 190 attendees. Early-bird tickets, at, $175 per person, , will be, available until March 7, 2025., After that date, the ticket fee will increase to $250 per person., A student rate of $60 is available to graduate and law students, to gain an access code contact Jill at jill.jolicoeur@uri.edu., Questions about registration or the program? Contact the URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources at 401-874-2239 or lrc@etal.uri.edu ., 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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ILR can be a daunting prospect for anyone but especially for those new to research in the area. Give these tried-and-true strategies a try when getting started., Find a Guide., As mentioned in the Legal Eagle Blog before, you’ll never go astray by starting your research with a guide. Legal Research or Law Guides are a handy reference to primary and secondary sources specific to an area of law. You should expect most ILR guides to focus on showing users how to find treaties and other international agreements, which are primary sources in international law. You may also…, Consult Secondary Sources., While it’s always good practice to consult secondary sources at the start of a research project, it could be critical in ILR as international law and organizations tend to use highly specialized terminology and acronyms. Locating and reviewing secondary sources on your topic can provide you with valuable context and the definition of key terms and acronyms. ILR will also require you to search for…, Locate Treaties., After you consult some good guides and secondary sources, your next task may likely include locating the treaties related to your research. The research guides you consulted may have pointed out many resources that you can reliably use to find treaties. However, for your purposes as an RWU Law student, the treaty sources you need should be available to you through RWU’s HeinOnline subscription.…, Apply the 10-minute Rule., If you get stuck on a research task for more than ten minutes, please reach out to your law librarians. We’re here to help you! Drop by or contact us for immediate reference assistance Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. The library also provides individualized research consultations for students to help develop research strategies based on individual needs. To schedule a research consultation with…
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