“ I'm an Associate Attorney at Audette, Cordeiro and Violette in Providence. I have a passion for Social Security work. It seems to me like my clients have won the world's worst lottery. I find it is a privilege and joy to help them. I also handle civil litigation, divorces and some criminal matters. , “ My time spent in the Student Bar Association and the LGBT Alliance were invaluable to me in a number of ways, most importantly the human relationships formed therein, secondarily the need to give back and do more. When not practicing law you can find me performing improvised comedy at the Providence Improv Guild or training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, at Ronin BJJ in Attleboro, Mass. ”
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“ I am an Associate Judge on the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. I preside over cases between employees and employers regarding all aspects of injuries allegedly sustained while working and any medical treatment which stems from said injuries. These cases are often complex and deal with a myriad of medical issues as well as credibility and causation., “ While attending RWU Law, I worked as an intern at CVS Corporate in the Marketing and Research Department analyzing Pro Formas for new CVS stores in competitive markets. This internship helped me build strong professional relationships, which provided me with the tools to create a successful law practice before being appointed to the bench. ”
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Out of concern for the safety of our visitors and all members of our community, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend all in-person visits to campus. Current best-practice advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Rhode Island Department of Health is to minimize exposure, . We want to ensure you are still able to keep learning about RWU Law, so we have implemented remote opportunities to engage with us:, Information Sessions., We are offering our monthly Information Sessions via Zoom. Please check our website for more details., Our Instagram Tour., We have put together an IG tour of the Law School. It’s only 5 minutes long, and will provide you with a great introduction to our community. To get a sense of place, follow @rwulaw on IG., Rely on your RWU Law Admissions Team. , We know that these changes will lead to questions, and we are here to answer them – we encourage you to reach out to our Admissions Team with questions about these changes and RWU Law. Please email us at lawadmissions@rwu.edu to set up a phone or Zoom appointment., Please note that, given the fluidity of the situation, we will be continually reviewing our ability to hold in-person events and will be in touch if there is any change, . , If you have any questions, please contact us at lawadmissions@rwu.edu or 401-254-4555. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we continue to act in the best interest of health and safety.
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Students have been given an additional spring break week this year (YAY!) and will move to online classes starting the week of March 23. Since you’re not on campus, you might be wondering – how will I get information I need from the library? Digital Resources! Study Aids Guides and eBook Study Resources Ask a Librarian! Expanded Document Delivery! The Digital Resources page provides easy…
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NEXT: Read COVID-19 UPDATE FAQ #2 from March 30, 2020., , What is RWU Law doing to deal with the COVID-19 crisis?, In what seems like the blink of an eye, we have gone from enjoying Spring Break to being in the middle of a worldwide public health crisis. Like law school communities across the country, RWU Law is preparing to deliver course content and support services to our students remotely. Please be assured that we are doing and will continue to do our best to get you through this semester by creating, the safest learning environment possible, . This was our implicit promise to you when you chose RWU Law, and circumstances have now made that promise explicit: our first priority is safe and effective teaching and learning., What is the timeline for the remainder of the semester?, We are going remote with instruction and all support services effective Monday, March 23. Law classes and exams will remain remote for the remainder of the semester. Students cannot and will not be coming to the law school until Monday, April 20, at the earliest (we’ll let you know for certain by Monday, April 13). Even if we are able to invite you back for the 20th – and we hope we can –…, How has RWU Law prepared for online classes?, Certainly when we began the semester, neither students nor faculty were planning a sudden move to online instruction. So this is a big transition, but we are all committed to getting it right – not just in terms of academic classes, but also support services and extracurriculars such as student groups – all with the goal of actively maintaining our vibrant law school community. Professors have…, How should I prepare for online learning?, Professor Kathy Thompson and the Academic Support team, which includes Brittany Raposa and writing specialist Justin Kishbaugh , are putting together resources to help students transition to online learning. They will be available by email and on meeting platforms, both individually and in groups, to provide the support that you need. Professor Thompson’s RAs and TAs will also remain available to…, What if I need additional help?, Professor Thompson ’s team will continue to work with individual students through the Academic Success Program but will also be expanding that assistance to any students having difficulty or needing extra support in transitioning to online learning. Students with unique concerns should contact Dean Lalli , Dean Goldstein or Professor Thompson, especially if academic or personal accommodations are…, What should I do if I have financial concerns?, If you’re facing additional, unanticipated expenses related to the current healthcare crisis or the transition to online learning, you should contact Tina Bacon or Kate Politano in the Financial Aid office. They will be working with RWU Law administrators to identify and address individual concerns., How do I find out more about my individual classes?, Professors will communicate directly with students in their courses on how to access the course, their instruction plan, and how they will keep office hours or otherwise communicate with students. Some classes will be conducted through one platform and others through another (primarily Zoom and the Meetings tool within Bridges )., How will class and exam schedules be impacted?, Just as all classes will be held online, all exams will also be administered online. How this will play out in practice is currently being discussed. For example, all exams will probably be open book. We will also be working hard to arrive at a fair set of grading policies, as we recognize that we’re operating in very unusual circumstances., Will attendance be taken in online classes? What if I miss an online class?, We anticipate that faculty will be taking attendance for live classes – which can be done electronically – so please let your professors know if you are unable to attend as scheduled. We want to know that you’re out there, that you’re okay, that you’re still listening and learning and getting your money’s worth, and that you’re still a part of our law school community. We understand that some…, I don’t have my textbooks. What should I do?, Students who need ebook versions of their texts should consult the "Obtaining Access to Books" tab in the Law Library's Guide for Remote Learning . You will be able to obtain the majority of books without library mediation. , Are other School of Law services still available?, All offices are open for business and are operating remotely , from Financial Aid , to Career Services , to Academic Support . Please reach out with your questions. Students who need to contact the Law Library should use this email for fastest service., Will we still go forward with Commencement?, We are committed to Commencement ceremonies for the graduating class. If we get the all-clear for April 20, as noted above, then Commencement will likely proceed as scheduled . If we don’t, we may have to push it back a bit. But it, will, happen, and it, will, be fun, we promise. We will communicate an update as soon as information becomes available., How can I be sure that I’ve completed all my graduation requirements?, We are committed to helping all 3Ls graduate, which includes reviewing and revisiting all graduation requirements (such as the pro bono requirement). If we must adjust graduation requirements due to the circumstances, then we will do that. We’re in communication with other law schools and with the ABA to be sure that any decisions we make are consistent with best practices, and that we are…, Are summer classes still going to happen?, We anticipate that all summer classes will move forward on schedule. However, registration has been pushed back to Monday, March 30., Will 2020 Summer Stipends still be available?, Yes. However, in order to address current challenges being faced by students, we have made the following changes: (1) If you have already secured a public interest internship for the summer but have not yet submitted your stipend application, please do so by Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m. Apply through Symplicity, job posting #8339. The Stipend Committee will review these applications and will…, Am I entitled to a refund?, We are not issuing tuition refunds or discounting; we are committed to fulfilling our obligation to you. However, students unable to complete the semester should contact Deans Lalli or Goldstein regarding our Leave of Absence policy, which may be adjusted under special circumstances. Also, we will be issuing prorated refunds or credits for parking (more details about this later )., How will COVID-19 impact bar exams?, Brittany Raposa will be gathering information about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on bar exams and bar applications, and she will send updates as information becomes available between now and July, assuming that the exams are administered as scheduled.
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5:30 PM Registration 6:00 PM Program with Reception to follow Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange Street Providence, RI Join us for our 2019 Professor Anthony J. Santoro Business Law Lecture Series where an experienced panel of lawyers and business people discuss what makes a good business lawyer. Our diverse panel brings together the in-house counsel, attorney in private practice, and…, Meet the Panelists: , Collin Bailey, , an alum of Roger Williams University School of Law, is the senior director for strategic procurement at CVS Health. In this in-house counsel role, he manages the CVS Health Procurement to Payment Program, as well as all non-merchandise contracts, supplier performance management, and non-merchandise purchasing compliance. Collin also brings his past experience as a solo practitioner and as a…, Tracy Baran, is General Counsel at Ocean State Job Lot, a regional retailer of 140 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. She has been named In-House Leader, Leaders in the Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Tracy also brings her experience as a former law firm partner focusing on commercial real estate and commercial lending. image of Mary Kay Koreivo, MaryKay Koreivo, is Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager of Business Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She has a degree in finance and a Masters in Business Administration. MaryKay brings her over twenty-five years of business experience to the panel. , Anthony Marini, , also an alum of Roger Williams University School of Law, is Director of Contracts within Procurement at CVS Health. Anthony brings his experience of leading an in-house contract negotiation team. image of Alicia Samolis, Alicia Samolis, , an alum of Roger Williams University School of Law, is a partner at Partridge, Snow & Hahn and chair of the firm's Labor & Employment practice. Her practice includes advising company managers and executives regarding a broad range of employment issues, as well as defending employers against claims brought by their employees in court and administrative agencies. She is a Providence…
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The RWU Law and Roger Williams undergraduate communities turned out in force Saturday for Providence’s 2019 Rhode Island PrideFest celebration, culminating in a unique and spectacular Illuminated Night Parade. Drawing heavy attendance from across the state and around the country, this year's Pride event—themed “Live Your Truth”—was billed “a celebration of love, respect and joy.” It has come to…, The Providence Journal, . “Now, it is everybody.” Banks and other corporate establishments hung out rainbow flags; Democratic politicians mixed and mingled with celebrants. Many speculated that the large turnout and high enthusiasm were in part a reaction to a recent statement by Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence that Catholics should not support Rhode Island Pride, as well as Washington’s more hostile…, Journal, . “People are feeling put upon, and to lessen that, the best thing is love.”
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As Roger Williams University School of Law celebrated its 25th anniversary over the past year, the school enjoyed the privilege of having become an integral part of the Rhode Island and regional legal profession and the community at large. Throughout the 2018-19 academic year,, RWU Law e-newsletter, examined different aspects of the school’s evolution over that period in the areas of diversity, experiential learning and public interest. In this final installment of the series, the focus is on affordability. Just over a decade ago, as the Great Recession ravaged the U.S. economy across multiple industries, the bottom fell out of the nation’s legal education sector. Applications dropped…, Affordable Excellence, In its most dramatic response to the changing landscape of legal education, RWU Law introduced its Affordable Excellence initiative, reducing tuition by 18 percent in 2014. In addition, the school guaranteed that tuition would not increase during a student’s three years of law school, and did not increase tuition for an incoming class until 2018. These moves made RWU Law the best-priced ABA-…, value, of a law degree was not in sync, in many instances, with the, cost, of that law degree; that the return on investment started to decrease when the recession hit. It seems an obvious adjustment to make in retrospect, but in real time it was unsettling because it was uncharted territory.” The results were swift and tangible: enrollment stabilized and then began to creep up again. The move also won the school recognition in national media. The, Wall Street Journal, called out RWU Law as one of “a handful of U.S. law schools” that had successfully boosted enrollment in a down economy by reducing tuition. The, New York Post, added, “Good for these law schools for working to give their students more bang for the college dollar,” again singling out RWU Law for praise. “The smarter schools will follow.” “It was a bold statement that we weren’t just like every other law school,” says Yelnosky. “We did something that virtually nobody else had done. And it gave us, I think, the sense that we could be more than just passive…
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Braxton Medlin ’19 has a history of getting outside his comfort zone. In 2017, the lifelong North Carolina resident took a chance and moved to Rhode Island – a place where he knew no one and had no connections – to attend RWU Law, when the Charlotte School of Law, where he’d begun his studies, closed down. Now that he’s graduated with a pocketful of honors and awards earned during an outstanding…, A Passion for Public Interest, Indeed, it was precisely RWU Law’s public interest credentials that first caught Medlin’s eye. “It all started for me when I did AmeriCorps for two years, in Greensboro, N.C.,” he said. As part of the program , Medlin – then a college senior – worked as a family support specialist at Centro La Comunidad, using his Spanish-language skills to advocate for indigent Latino populations. “ I knew going…, Man of the People, The same gregarious, people-loving quality that helps make Medlin a success in the courtroom also enabled him make a home for himself at Roger Williams. He was an active member of the Black Law Students Association, participated on the school’s Trial Team, and served on the Student Committee for Faculty Hiring. Along the way, his classmates voted him president of the Student Bar Association. “…, better, – because the faculty and the staff and your classmates are going to require you to become the best student that you can be. They are going to help you to grow, to become a really good attorney, and to truly impact the world that you live in.”
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