Braxton Howard Cloutiér, Moderator, The Hon. Braxton Howard Clouti é r L'19 (he/him/his/él) is a trial attorney and immigration law practitioner from Chapel Hill, NC. An avid runner, he has always been invested in advocacy and community building, whether through fitness, arts, or the pursuit of justice. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages (Spanish) at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC,…, Panelists, Todd D. Amaral: Litigation Associate, Adler Pollock & Sheehan Todd D. Amaral, Todd D. Amaral is a litigation associate at Adler Pollock & Sheehan where he assists clients with energy, environmental, and maritime issues, along with financial and business disputes. Previously, Todd interned with Judge Brian Stern of the Rhode Island Superior Court Business Calendar and in the offshore wind industry. He has written extensively on legal issues related to offshore wind,…, Chris Gaynor: Climate Justice Specialist Chris Gaynor, Originally from South Florida, Chris is more than happy to call himself a “swamp child”. Prior to joining the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), Chris had served in the Peace Corps in Tanzania and served in AmeriCorps in Vermont. It was while serving with rural communities that Chris came to fully appreciate the importance of community resilience. After living in…, Maria I. Rice: Legal Counsel, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Maria I. Rice, Maria I. Rice (she/her/hers) is Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), where she advises and represents the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings related to environmental regulation enforcement. A proud Rhode Island native, Maria has dedicated her legal career to serving the people of her home state. Prior to joining RIDEM, Maria served as a…, Dr. Taino J. Palermo Dr. Taine J. Palermo, For over 20 years, Dr. Taino J. Palermo has worked to affect change in policy and practice in the areas of nonprofit management, community and economic development, and education reform. Dr. Palermo is a founding faculty member of College Unbound and served as the Director for both the Community Development and Healthy Communities degree programs at Roger Williams University’s University College…, Zachary Mandell Zachary Mandell, Zachary Mandell is from Providence, Rhode Island and focuses his practice on complex personal injury litigation and a variety of mass tort litigation. He is a past president of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ) and is on the organization’s Board of Governors. Mr. Mandell serves on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and is on AAJ’s National Finance…
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This week, we start a new blog series, Week in the Law Library Life. While you may know some of the full-time library staff members, 8 in total, you may wonder what exactly we do in the library. Some things are visible, like help at the circulation desk or legal research instruction, but much of our work is not as obvious. This series is from the point of view of each staff member, and we hope…
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Reproductive Justice through Law and Policy in 2025: , A Roundtable Discussion with Christine Castro, Esq. L’16, Senior Staff Attorney at the Women’s Law Project, Join the RWU Law Office of Career Development, Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Learning, the Women's Law Society, and the Health Law Society for a roundtable discussion with Christine Castro, Esq. L'16. Christine Castro Christine Castro (she/her) works toward equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care through litigation, legal representation, policy development and…, 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 Justin Pruett L’11, Director of Claims for HCA Healthcare, walks into negotiations, he commands respect as “the guy in the corner with the money” who makes settlement and litigation decisions in multi-million-dollar medical malpractice cases. Years ago, though, Pruett was “the guy who wouldn’t shut up in my English class.” As a talkative high school freshman, he was invited to join his…
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Join fellow RWU Law Alumni, Washington, DC Semester-In-Practice law students, and meet Dean Gregory W. Bowman for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in Washington, DC! Supreme Court of the United States Reception & Cash Bar Busboys and Poets Davis Room 450 K St. NW Washington, District of Columbia Kindly RSVP by March 24 Register Here
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Narragansett Brewery Join the Roger Williams University Law Review, Roger Williams University Moot Court, the Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association, Dean Gregory W. Bowman, current Law Review Editor-in-Chief Delaney Dibble, and President of the Moot Court Board, Elijah Santos, for an alumni reunion. Gather, reconnect, and network. All current and past Roger Williams…, 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, Liz Baza, at ebaza@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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My work weeks can vary greatly. I always have a to do list, but sometimes, as soon as my day starts, I know many items on this list (if any) will not get done. Some weeks, I do a lot of administrative work. Other weeks, I do a lot of website and digital repository work. Other weeks, interlibrary loan requests from faculty and students or outside libraries are very active. Other weeks are busy…
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The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its 2026 Supreme Court of the United States Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony on an argument day. Supreme Court of the United States Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 AM at the Supreme Court of the United…, A waitlist will be taken once the twelve spaces are filled., It is anticipated that alumni will be allowed only one guest inside the courtroom. If you wish to participate, please indicate your intent as soon as possible via email to chorne@rwu.edu . This program will waitlist. Once you receive confirmation from the School of Law, you must follow the steps below to complete the application process. The following criteria must be met for admission of U.S.…
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REGISTER HERE - Author Eddie Ahn - March 20 Eddie Ahn Roger Williams University School of Law will welcome a distinguished guest on Thursday, March 20, at 2:45 p.m. at the The Hon. Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom, School of Law, Second Floor , Bristol campus, during Professor Natasha Varyani’s class. The special session will feature Eddie Ahn, Executive Director at Brightline Defense , an…, This event is open to the public, , welcoming not only RWU Law students but also members of the broader community interested in environmental law, social justice, and the power of storytelling. Attendees will leave with a sense of connection, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to advocacy. For more details, please contact lawevents@rwu.edu. REGISTER HERE - Author Eddie Ahn - March 20, 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 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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