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Event Information, Thursday, March 27, 2025, The Graduate by Hilton Providence 11 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 6:00 - 8:00 PM, 2025 Honorees, Champion for Justice, Michelle Alves, Esq. L’03 Chief of the Criminal Trial Division, Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office Michelle Alves, Esq., Alumni Champion, Christine K. Castro, Esq. L’16 Senior Staff Attorney, Women’s Law Project Christine K. Castro, Esq., Community Partner Champion, Common Cause Rhode Island Presented to John Marion MSL'20, Executive Director Common Cause Rhode Island, About Champions for Justice, Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student aspiring to make a difference or a seasoned practitioner, this event is a unique chance to engage with the forefront of legal innovation. Take advantage of an unforgettable evening dedicated to the champions who embody the spirit of justice. Secure your spot now for an enriching experience at the forefront of legal excellence. Step into the realm of…, Be a Proud CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE Sponsor!, We invite you to support the social justice initiatives at RWU Law by sponsoring the 11th Annual Champions for Justice event. This event aims to benefit the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education, RWU Law Clinics, and the Pro Bono Collaborative at Roger Williams University School of Law. Champions for Justice has become RWU Law's prominent event for the bench and bar, business…, Grand Partner: $20,000, This package includes exclusive access to the event, preferred seating for ten people, and the opportunity to have your brand name presented at the event. Your logo will be featured in all printed and electronic communications before and after the event. Your brand will also be visible behind the podium, website, and blue/gold carpet. Additionally, you will receive ten tickets to the exclusive…, Chisholm Chisholm Kilpatrick LTD, Sponsor Reception Partner: $15,000, This package includes the naming of the Sponsor Reception with premier sponsors, and invited guests at an exclusive pre-function. Eight tickets are included for the main event, along with a static logo and recognition for the Sponsor Reception and invitations. Thank you to our 2025 SPONSOR RECEPTION PARTNER:, Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell LTD, Main Ballroom Reception Partner: $15,000, The naming of the opening reception and social hour before the formal program begins. Eight event tickets include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests. Static signage and branding visibility at the venue and online., Dean’s Presenting Partner: $15,000, Exclusive access includes eight tickets to the event with access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception featuring honorary guests—event branding and large static/digital visibility behind the podium, at the event, on the website, and logo visibility., Signature Partners: $10,000, Six tickets for the event include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests. Static signage and branding visibility at the venue, online, and in all event communications. This is ideal for firms with RWU Law grads to show their support. Thank you to our 2025 SIGNATURE PARTNERS:, Marasco & Nesselbush, Motley Rice, LLC, Robinson + Cole LLP, Champions Partner: $5,000, Four tickets to the event include access to the exclusive Sponsor Reception with honorary guests—static logo placement on signage in the venue. Thank you to our 2025 CHAMPIONS PARTNERS: , ACS Industries, Inc., Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., Marc DeSisto, Esq., Deluca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., Rob Levine Law, The Smith-Kushmerick Family Fund, Supporting Partner: $2,500, Two tickets to the event. Static logo placement on signage at the venue. Thank you to our 2025 SUPPORTING PARTNERS:, Barton Gilman LLP, John Barylick, Esq. & Jenna Wims Hashway, Esq., Cameron & Mittleman LLP, Day Pitney LLP, Ferrucci Russo Dorsey P.C., Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP, Hinckley Allen , Keches Law, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, Pierce Atwood LLP, Savage Law Partners LLP, Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. , Troutman Pepper Locke , Associate Justice Brian P. Stern & Mrs. Jennifer Stern, Sponsor Contact, | Chris Sienko | Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, RWU Law | csienko@rwu.edu, Thank you, for your support in making, Champions for Justice 2024, a success! Scroll down to find photographs from the 30th Anniversary Event at The Graduate Providence on Thursday, March 21, 2024! We look forward to your support as we continue to impact the community through our pro bono programs, clinics, and externships., The Impact, Champions for Justice is quickly becoming a hallmark of the Rhode Island legal landscape, and we are proud to count so many as friends and supporters of the Law School. Proceeds from the evening benefit the many social justice programs within RWU Law:, Alternative Spring Break, Institute for Race and the Law, Pro Bono Collaborative, Public Interest Clinical Externships, Public Interest Summer Stipends, RWU Law Clinics
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Unlike the other members of the library, I can predict almost every hour of every day. I have a set schedule of to-do’s that rarely get altered except on special occasions like library or law school events. Without fail, coffee always comes first. Black – no muss no fuss – from our trusty Keurig in the staff kitchen. If you’ve ever visited my desk, then you’re familiar with my Care Bear mugs. I…
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In the 2021-22 school year, RWU Law co-sponsored, along with the, City University of New York School of Law, and , Jurist, , an ongoing Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series. Each of the five installments to date have drawn hundreds of legal education professionals from across the country. In the 2024-25 school year we are back again, along with additional co-sponsors the, University of California - Berkeley School of Law, George Washington University School of Law, and, Antiracist Development Institute, . Join us throughout the school year to learn more practical strategies for integrating DEIB skills and concepts throughout the law school curriculum. Based on a 2021 book –, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, , whose co-editors include two RWU Law instructors – the series focuses on practical strategies for putting DEIB goals into action. Buy the Book - Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law Classroom Buy the Book - Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year “I’ve received so much positive feedback from students, alumni, librarians across the country, and…, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, featuring new essays, case studies, and bibliographies for law faculty seeking to bring critical perspectives on equity, inclusion, and social justice into their teaching in upper-level courses. This book,, Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year, , may be purchased here .
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Molly Perkins is the Administrative Assistant at the Marine Affairs Institute and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Ms. Perkins received her BS from the University of Rhode Island in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics with a minor in Marine Affairs and a certificate in Energy Economics and Policy. Recently, she went on to complete her MS in Environmental and Natural Resource…
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Brooke Mercaldi is a Staff Attorney with the Marine Affairs Institute and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Prior to joining the Marine Affairs Institute, Brooke was an Environmental Law & Policy Consultant for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). While an undergraduate student at Southern Connecticut State University, Brooke was a Research Coordinator and Research Assistant for…
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Julia Wyman is the Director of the Marine Affairs Institute and the Director of the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Ms. Wyman has extensive state and national ocean and coastal law and policy experience, and most recently served as Ocean and Environmental Counsel for Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Prior to that, she served as the staff attorney at the Marine Affairs Institute, and the…
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Our Staff, Julia Wyman, Director 401-254-4613 jwyman@rwu.edu, Brooke Mercaldi, Staff Attorney 401-254-5352 bmercaldi@rwu.edu, Alexandra Tamburrino, Staff Attorney 401-254-4524 atamburrino@rwu.edu, Molly Perkins, Program Manager 401-254-5392 mperkins@rwu.edu, FAQs, How do I learn more about the Marine Affairs Institute and what it does?, Please schedule a meeting with our Program Manager, Molly Perkins, mperkins@rwu.edu ., I have questions on classes and opportunities at the law school. Who should I reach out to?, Email Prof. Wyman, jwyman@rwu.edu , to set-up an appointment., I have questions about the Law Fellow Program. Who should I reach out to?, Email marineaffairs@rwu.edu to set-up an appointment.
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