BRISTOL, R.I. – , Words fail Brooklyn Crockton L'22 halfway through her video account about what she had experienced earlier that morning at a Providence courthouse. Then, the third-year Roger Williams University School of Law student quickly regains her composure and calls out a system that unfairly treats people who look like her. She never expected her TikTok message to go viral and create such a resounding…, Working for Change , The day before she graduated last May, Crockton received a job offer to be a tax litigation attorney with a Houston law firm. She remains active with the National Black Law Student Association, which is creating a reporting system that allows interns, students, paralegals and attorneys who feel they have been subjected to bias to anonymously report misconduct and initiate a sanctioning process…
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Students for Civil Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice co-host speakers from Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder for their outstanding civil justice advocacy in their representation of some of the families from Sandy Hook in two separate cases against Alex Jones and Remington. Thursday, March 30, 2023 Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol Campus, Room 283 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM…, Due to the limited time with Chris and Alinor, we require questions to be provided via email to SCJ@g.rwu.edu by March 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM., An Award for Excellence in Civil Justice Advocacy, After making history with their case against Remington and then successfully fighting Alex Jones’ false claims that the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a hoax, Students for Civil Justice and Rhode Island Association for Justice are hosting Chris Mattei, Esq. and Alinor Sterling, Esq. from Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder to honor their outstanding civil justice advocacy for their…, Remington Suit:, In 2014, nine families of children and educators killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting filed suit against Remington, the manufacturer of the AR-15 used in the shooting, as well as against the retail store and the distributor in the chain of sale. The families defeated Remington’s effort to remove the case from the Connecticut Superior Court to federal court, as well as Remington’s…, Alex Jones Suit:, In 2018, members of seven families who had lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting and one first responder filed suit against Jones and the parent company of his Infowars site, Free Speech Systems (FSS). They asserted claims of defamation, false light, infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. Jones and FSS resisted discovery by every…, Victim Statement:, Francine Wheeler, one of the victim’s parents, stated: “It is one thing to lose a child; it’s quite another thing when people take everything about your boy who is gone, and your surviving child, and your husband, and everything you ever did in your life on the internet and harass you.” We honor the incredible advocacy of Chris and Alinor & others at Koskoff in their representation of their…, Meet the Speakers, Alinor Sterling, Alinor Sterling, believes the law is a powerful weapon in the fight against injustice, and she has devoted her career to that fight. She represented nine families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in a landmark case against the Remington Arms Company - the manufacturer of the assault rifle used to carry out the attack. Alongside law partner Josh Koskoff, her work led to the families'…, Chris Mattei, is widely regarded as a masterful courtroom advocate, and has been called upon to handle some of the highest profile trials in the State of Connecticut over the past decade. His areas of focus include civil rights, defamation, products liability, catastrophic personal injury and complex civil litigation. Described by one New York Times reporter as an “incredible powerhouse lawyer,” Chris’s…, Rhode Island Association for Justice:, The RI Association for Justice is an organization of trial lawyers that fight for individuals who cannot fight for themselves when harmed by no fault of their own. RI Trial Lawyers demand wrongdoers are held responsible for actions not taken to keep each and every person safe from harm. Justice belongs to everyone, and trial lawyers keep the playing field equal for all!, Special Accommodations:, Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for an event should contact Jill Dallaire, jrdallaire@rwu.edu , as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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In April 2019 Roger Williams University School of Law honored the First Women of the Rhode Island Bar. The celebration was the start of a variety of events to honor the work women do in the field of law. Soon after, the school began the Women in Law Leadership Lecture series as well as the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Essay contest. This year, Roger Williams University School of Law will hold its 4th…, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, before the U.S. Supreme Court. Jenny Ma’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession is evident in her work in the budding Center for Reproductive Rights (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) DEI Task Force. Before joining the Center for Reproductive Rights Jenny served as a law clerk for the Honorable John T. Noonan, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…, Obergefell v Hodges, . In addition to the lecture, the program will feature the announcement of the winners of the RWU Law RBG Essay/Art Contest for RI school children . To attend the lecture with a reception immediately following please register . For additional information please visit 4th Annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture .
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International law is broadly divided into its public and private spheres. Public international law deals primarily with relationships among nation states and international entities – including, for example, issues of human rights. Private international law governs individual and business dealings across national boundaries, many of them commercial in character. In an era of globalization and “…
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Captain Lauren Beagen is a seasoned maritime industry expert and licensed maritime attorney. Ms. Beagen is the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC (a legal/maritime consulting firm) and The Maritime Professor™, LLC (an e-learning/educational platform). She has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on federal regulatory issues, maritime transportation,…
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Diplomas Photo of flags at Graduation, Prior to graduation you will be notified to complete the Graduation Information form by the Office of Student Finance and Records. From the information you provide on this form this office will order your diplomas. Please review your information carefully before you submit your form. Form may be accessed at: Graduation Information Form, Student Account Balances, Outstanding balance statements will be sent to all graduating students this first week of April. All balances must be paid in full to be eligible for graduation. Commencement Information, Permanent Address, From the information you provide on this form the Office of Student Finance and Records will update your mailing address. Form may be accessed at: Graduate Permanent Address Form
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Join fellow RWU Law Alumni and meet Dean Gregory W. Bowman for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in Washington, DC Reception & Cash Bar Busboys and Poets Giovanni Reading Room 450 K St. NW Washington, District of Columbia Kindly RSVP by March 16 Register
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The fourth annual Roger Williams University School of Law Leadership Lecture, featuring, Jenny Ma, Esq., , will be held as a fireside chat with Roger Williams University School of Law Professor Emily J. Sack . 4:30 PM Fireside Chat - School of Law 283, Reception immediately following lecture., Register Here Jenny Ma, Esq., Jenny Ma, is a Senior Counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights in the U.S. Litigation Program. She joined the Center in 2017, and is an experienced lawyer leading complex, high-stakes reproductive rights cases through all stages of litigation. She has represented the Center’s clients in state and federal courts throughout the nation, including in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and…, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, . Other examples of Jenny’s work include leading the first ever proactive trial in federal court to successfully challenge a comprehensive set of outdated laws restricting abortion access in a state. Recently, Jenny won the first ruling in the nation blocking the implementation of a state abortion ban after the Supreme Court overturned, Roe, . She also works extensively on improving access to medication abortion care and aligning its distribution with current medical and scientific evidence. Jenny is a frequent commentator on reproductive rights issues, appearing in outlets such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, AP, Reuters, National Public Radio, the Hill, Politico, MSNBC, CBS, BBC, and others. Jenny also has a…, Obergefell v. Hodges, . Jenny is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar, a Ms. JD Fellow, and received the Louis Henkin Outstanding Note Award for her scholarship. She also holds an M.A. from Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and a B.A. with honors from Wesleyan University. In addition to the lecture, the program will feature the announcement of the winners of the RWU…, This event is made possible by the generosity of, Presenting Sponsors Cervenka Green & Ducharme, LLC, , Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., and Hinckley Allen, Logo, Adler Pollack Hinckley Allen logo, and individual support from First Women honoree Louise Durfee (1966) & Miriam Weizenbaum, Esq., 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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The, Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Series, is back this Spring with another lively discussion. This event features law student correspondents for JURIST from Ukraine and Myanmar discussing their experiences reporting on ongoing fundamental challenges to the rule of law in those countries. Two professors will join the conversation to discuss ways in which rule of law values, human rights issues and real-time legal news can be woven into US…, Meet the Panelists:, Ingrid Burke Friedman, Ingrid Burke Friedman, is JURIST’s Editorial Director. A 2011 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, she served as Managing Editor with the news site during her 3L year. After graduation, she moved into full-time legal journalism for several years, and then served with the U.S. Department of State as a Consular Officer. She now divides her time between JURIST and a research fellowship at Harvard…, Anastasiia Rozvadovska, is a law student from Ukraine at University of Pittsburgh School of Law at Rule of Law program; working in Jones Day, Pittsburgh; Jessup and commercial arbitration moot court participant; correspondent in JURIST. She moved to Germany when the war started to work in Jones Day, Düsseldorf and there she started to work for JURIST. Dina Francesca Haynes, Dina Francesca Haynes, is Professor of Law at New England Law | Boston, where she teaches immigration, refugee and asylum law, human trafficking and constitutional law. She has also taught at Georgetown University Law Center and American University’s Washington College of Law. Prior to teaching law, she spent a decade practicing international law within international organizations (as Director General of the Human…, Amy Wallace, is the Interim Associate Director for Academic Success at New York Law School. Amy supports the work of the Office of Academic Success in teaching first-year courses designed to foster the development of professional skills and study habits and teaches law at New York Law School. An expert in interactive teaching methodology, Professor Wallace is passionate about teaching pedagogy, and she works…, Meet the Moderator:, Nicole P. Dyszlewski, 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 the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs at RWU Law and as an adjunct professor. 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…
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