In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the RWU School of Law, Office of Diversity & Outreach Presents..., Voter Access & Disenfranchisement in this Era of Civil Rights, with New Jersey Secretary of State, Tahesha Way Tahesha Way serves as New Jersey’s 34th Secretary of State. Nominated for appointment by Governor Phil Murphy on December 18, 2017, Ms. Way was sworn in on February 26, 2018. As Secretary of State, Ms. Way holds one of the nation’s oldest constitutional offices and leads a department with a diverse portfolio. She serves as New Jersey’s top election…, 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 Programs & Events, 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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Dear Roger Williams University School of Law Family, After careful consideration and consultation with key constituents, Roger Williams University School of Law has made the decision not to participate in the US News and World Report ranking process this year. Other law school deans have spoken eloquently about flaws in the formula currently used by US News for its law school rankings, and I…, Race and the Foundations of American Law, course, but also on helping other institutions think more broadly and constructively about how they too can incorporate these subjects into their classrooms. Our , Doctrine & Diversity Speaker, Series, —in partnership with CUNY Law, Jurist, George Washington Law, and UC Berkeley Law — brings hundreds of US law professors together on a regular basis to discuss these matters. We just co-hosted a half-day seminar on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting in San Diego. We are a leading institution, and we do not need a ranking to demonstrate or…, Gregory W. Bowman , Dean & Professor of Law
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Our faculty’s impressive credentials, academic accomplishments and deep connections throughout the legal field are harnessed into a collective force that provides the most cutting-edge legal education available. At RWU Law, our faculty offer the best of both worlds – our professors are top-rated by The Princeton Review and our adjunct faculty include top-notch practicing justices, judges and…, New York Times, , the , Wall Street Journal, , the , Washington Post, , , USA Today, , the , Chicago Tribune, , the , Boston Globe, , the , Providence Journal, and virtually every other major news outlet in the United States – from , CNN, to , NPR, . They've testified before Congress, argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, practiced with top law firms and respected nonprofit organizations, represented detainees at Guantanamo, served in the United Nations and the Armed Forces, and held leadership positions in such organizations as the American Bar Association and the American Law Institute. The best part? Because of our small class sizes, our…
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Tara I. Allen was an Assistant Federal Defender for the Federal District of Rhode Island, where she concentrated in federal criminal defense. She previously served as a trial attorney for federal defenders offices in Pennsylvania and California. She also served as staff counsel for two federal appeals courts. In addition, Tara has over 10 years of teaching experience.
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Susan Heyman joined the Roger Williams University School of Law faculty in the fall of 2011. She had previously been at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. She graduated magna cum laude from Cardozo, where she was executive editor of Cardozo Law Review and the recipient of the Felix Frankfurter Award. She clerked for the Honorable Robert E. Cowen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for…, Articles, Digital Realty Trust v. Somers, : Whistleblowers and Corporate Retaliation, , 24 Roger Williams University Law Review 78 (2019), Corporate Privilege and an Individual’s Right to Defend, , 85 George Washington Law Review 1112 (2017), Rethinking Regulation Fair Disclosure and Corporate Free Speech, , 36 Cardozo Law Review 1099 (2015), The Quiet Period in a Noisy World: Rethinking Securities Regulations and Corporate Free Speech, , 74 Ohio State Law Journal 189 (2013) Book Review, , Contracts in the Real World: Stories of Popular Contracts and Why They Matter by Larry Cunningham, , Concurring Opinions (October 17, 2012), http://concurringopinions.com/archives/2012/10/best-book-for-1l-contracts.html, The Missing Elements of Contract Damages, , 84 Temple Law Review 119 (2011), Bottoms-Up: An Alternative Approach for Investigating Corporate Malfeasance, , 37 American Journal of Criminal Law 163 (2010), Bringing Down the Bar: Accountants Challenge Meaning of Unauthorized Practice, , 21 Cardozo Law Review 1425 (2000)
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In 2017, Roger Williams School of Law established its annual Stonewall Lecture. The title of the lecture series pays tribute to the 1969 events known as the Stonewall Uprising . The lecture series itself pays tribute to all the individuals who have fought for LGBTQ+ equality and justice and the contributions they have made to advance this civil rights movement. On June 28, 1969 police raided the…, What is allyship?, Join the discussion... Please register to attend the Stonewall Lecture .
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Champions for Justice Registration, Registration is now OPEN!!, , Champions for Justice Friday, January 27, 2023, 5:30 PM Registration & Reception 6:15 PM Champions for Justice Dinner, Awards & Auction Questions? | Special Events | events@rwu.edu, 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 Pro Bono Collaborative Public Interest Clinical Externships Public Interest Summer Stipends RWU Law Clinics , Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors:, Champions for Justice Title Sponsor:, Chisholm Chisholm and Kilpatrick, Champions for Justice Award Sponsors:, Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, LTD, Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP, Motley Rice Robinson & Cole , Champions for Justice Reception Sponsors:, ACS Industries Inc, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C. DeLuca Associates Rob Levine & Associates Law , Champions for Justice Event Sponsors:, Barton Gilman, Associate Justice Brian Stern & Jennifer Stern, Cameron & Mittleman LLP, The DeNapoli Foundation, Estner Injury Center, George L. Santopietro, Esq., HHC, Hinckley Allen, Professor Jenna Hashway L'11 & Professor John Barylick, Jones Kelleher LLP, Keches Law Group, Locke Lord LLP, Miriam Weizenbaum, Esq., Nixon Peabody, Partirdge Snow and Hahn, Savage Law, Sloane & Walsh, LLP
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Campus Tours We are excited to invite, Admitted Students, to visit campus!, Schedule your tour today . , Events with RWU Law , Tuesday, February 14, 2023 @ 10am, EST, , Chat with a Current Student, Join RWU Law 2L, Pia on Zoom to ask questions about classes, clinics, externships, and all things student life., Friday, February 24, 2023 @ 12pm, EST, Open House, Visit campus to join RWU Law students, faculty, and staff for casual conversation and light refreshments followed by a law school tour with a current student., Friday, March 10, 2023 @ 2pm, EST, Chat with a Current Student, Join RWU Law 2L, Jonte' on Zoom to ask questions about classes, clinics, externships, and all things student life., Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 10:30am, EST, Accepted Students Day, Visit campus to sit in on a mock class, hear from a panel of current students, take a law school tour, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other., Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 10am, EST, Chat with a Current Student, Join RWU Law 2L, Pia on Zoom to ask questions about classes, clinics, externships, and all things student life., Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 12pm, EST, Accepted Students Day, Visit campus to sit in on a mock class, hear from a panel of current students, take a law school tour, and network with RWU Law faculty, staff, and each other., Friday, April 14, 2023 @ 2pm, EST, Chat with a Current Student, Join RWU Law 2L, Jonte' on Zoom to ask questions about classes, clinics, externships, and all things student life., Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 9am, EST, Open House, Select between two tour times when you visit campus to join RWU Law students, faculty, and staff for casual conversation and light refreshments. , Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 10am, EST, Chat with a Current Student, Join RWU Law 2L, Pia on Zoom to ask questions about classes, clinics, externships, and all things student life., Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 10am, EST, Annual How to Succeed in Law School Presentation, & Summer BBQ, Visit campus for our Annual How to Succeed in Law School Presentation with members of our Academic Excellence team. Then, join us for our Summer BBQ for a chance to interact with faculty, staff, and current students in a casual setting. Individual Counseling Members of our Admissions Team are available for individual counseling sessions via Zoom. If you have questions about RWU Law, we encourage…, schedule your appointment, today.
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School of Law Commencement Friday, May 19, 2023 We look forward to celebrating Commencement with the Class of 2023. All School of Law graduates are invited to participate in the main, Roger Williams University Commencement Ceremony., This campus-wide celebration will be followed by a School of Law specific ceremony. , Commencement details may be found here ., SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for this event should contact the Commencement Office/Special Events at events@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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