On Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, 2023, the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law and The Nature Conservancy will cohost the 2023 Marine Law Symposium. This year’s symposium applies the theme of “net positive impact on biodiversity” (NPI) to offshore wind:, Can Offshore Wind Development Have a Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity? Regulatory and Scientific Perspectives and Considerations., The symposium will bring together scientific, regulatory, legal, and industry experts from the United States and Europe to discuss: (1) the concept of NPI generally, and specifically in the offshore wind context especially as it relates to a well-established mitigation hierarchy; (2) the various rationales–including environmental, governmental, financial, and corporate –for incentivizing this…, Wind Power: The Struggle for Control of a New Global Industry, (2015). Mark Zacharias & Jeff Ardron,, Marine Policy: An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans, (2020)., International Marine Environmental Law and Policy, (Daud Hassan & MD Saiful Karim eds., 2019). Jukka Similä et al.,, Towards Sustainable Blue Energy Production: An Analysis of Legal Transformative and Adaptive Capacity, , 40 J. Energy & Nat. Resources L. 61 (2022). Carlos Soria-Rodriguez,, T, he International Regulation for the Protection of the Environment in the Development of Marine Renewable Energy in the EU, , 30 Rev. Eur. Comp. & Int'l Env't L. 46 (2021).
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According to a recent Federal Bar Association blog, “Model Rule 8.4(g) of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct is the American Bar Association’s (ABA’s) long-awaited answer, at least in part, to curbing bias, discrimination, and harassment in the practice of law. There is no serious question that bias, discrimination, and harassment are present in the practice of law, and that, despite…, co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law and the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association, ., Meet the Panelists, Nicole P. Dyszlewski Nicole P. Dyszlewski Roger Williams University School of Law Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs, 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…, Bernard Freamon, brings a unique and impressive set of qualifications to the job. A Professor of Law Emeritus at Seton Hall Law School, he has visited on the law faculties of the University of Nairobi, Washington and Lee University, Rutgers University (Newark), and Pace University, and he has served as an adjunct faculty member at New York University School of Law for the past four years, teaching Islamic…, Diana J. Hassel, regularly leads a group of students to experience "legal Washington," which features attendance at a Supreme Court argument, a session with Associate Justice Samuel Alito and his law clerks, a visit to the Department of Justice, and a session with United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. She has also taught in our summer program in London. Professor Hassel serves as a member of the Rhode Island…, Lorraine N. Lalli, is Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger William Law School where she works with senior university and law school administration to support law students in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the School of Law’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Lorraine is a , magna cum laude, graduate of Spelman College, and Roger Williams Law School. She is admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater to as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Dean Lalli energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success of students from…, Monica Teixeira de Sousa, is a Professor of Law at Roger Williams University School of Law where she teaches Property, Family Law, and Race & the Foundations of American Law. Prior to joining the RWU Law faculty in 2022, Monica was a tenured professor at New England Law | Boston where she created and served as the director of the First Generation Students Program. Before her academic career, Professor Teixeira de…, This program has been approved for one Rhode Island MCLE ethics credit.,
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Program Dates: May 16-18, 2023 The program begins at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 16, and ends at 12:30 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Welcome (or welcome back) to the Litigation Academy! In this Deposition Training Program, you will focus on improving your skills taking civil depositions. While this training is based on federal court practice, the skills you learn will be transferable to other…, Co-sponsored by the , U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, , Roger Williams University School of Law, and the , Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association., This program has been approved for 13 RI MCLE credits including 1 ethics. Registration required.
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Moving Beyond the Box & Re-considering the Criminal History Question on Law School Admission Applications, Drawing upon the experience of faculty from across the country, , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, is a collection of essays with practical advice, written by faculty for faculty, on specific ways to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the law school curriculum. Chapters will focus on subjects traditionally taught in the first-year curriculum (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Property, Torts) and each chapter will also include a short…, Moving Beyond the Box & Re-considering the Criminal History Question on Law School Admission Applications, 3:00 - 4:30 PM EST - Zoom Webinar At least two law schools in the United States no longer ask prospective students about any criminal history or justice involvement in their law school admissions applications. Is this a safety issue? Is this a diversity issue? This 90-minute session will feature speakers from a range of law school administrative offices discussing the utility, wisdom, and…, This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, George Washington University Law School, Berkeley Law, and JURIST., Meet the Panelists, Carmia Caesar, Carmia N. Caesar, is the Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at George Washington University Law School. Carmia Caesar joined GW Law in 2021 as the inaugural Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Associate Dean Caesar brings extensive experience in programming, counseling, and experiential learning having served as the Director of Externships and Experiential…, Gayla Jacobson, is the Executive Director of Admissions at CUNY School of Law. She has been at the law school since 2010 and thinks she has the best job in the world: Connecting change-makers with the tools to reimagine the legal system. Prior to coming to CUNY Law, she worked at both University of California College of Law, San Francisco, and Southwestern Law school in Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of…, Lorraine Lalli, is Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law where she works with senior university and law school administration to support law students in their academic, professional and personal goals. She is a member of the School of Law’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Lorraine is a, magna cum laude, graduate of Spelman College, and Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the state bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and practiced with Brown Rudnick, LLP in Boston before returning to her alma mater as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Outreach. In this role, Dean Lalli energized existing programs designed to improve the academic experience and success of…, Marc Ramirez, is a public defender in the Bronx. For the last six years he’s represented people accused of all levels of offenses in the Bronx. He advocates for his clients at every level of their criminal case from arraignment through resolution. He earned his J.D. from the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality & Civil Rights. Graduating…, Kristin Theis-Álvarez, is the dean of admissions and financial aid at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She graduated with high honors from UC Berkeley, earning her BA in rhetoric and Native American studies. She went on to earn her JD from Stanford University Law School. From 2006 to 2007, Theis-Álvarez worked as coordinator for the Building Young Minds Scholarship Program for Habitat for…, 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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The Law Library will be observing National Library Week from April 17 through 21. National Library Week is a “ celebration of libraries and librarians that also promote[s] library use and support ”. Although this week is officially celebrated on April 23-29 this year, we are observing our celebration early due to reading period and finals. Our theme for this year is Choose Your Study Adventure…
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BRISTOL, R.I. – , Roger Williams University is celebrating leaders of the built environment and leaders of racial justice, equity and inclusion in the legal and criminal justice systems at its Commencement ceremony on May 19. Philanthropists and real estate entrepreneurs , Joyce and Bill Cummings, will jointly deliver the keynote address and receive honorary degrees at RWU’s Commencement ceremony. Following the success of Bill’s commercial real estate, property management, and construction firm, Cummings Properties, he and Joyce established , Cummings Foundation, in 1986, to give back to the greater Boston area where the business operated and where its staff and clients lived. The Woburn-based Cummings Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in New England and has awarded more than $450 million in grants to greater Boston nonprofits alone, giving to education, human services, healthcare and social justice. In 2022, Cummings Foundation gave…, University Honorary Degree Recipients, Tom Gilbane, Jr. (left), chief executive officer of Gilbane, Inc. and chairman of Gilbane Company, and Michael A. Cox (right), Boston Police Commissioner, will receive honorary degrees at RWU's Commencement ceremony. As chief executive officer of Gilbane, Inc., and chairman of Gilbane Building Company, , Tom Gilbane, Jr., is the seventh family member to lead his family firm’s commitment to sustainable built environments and to building a culture that ensures the highest standards on safety and ethics. He has also provided mentorship of many future generations through the ACE Mentor Program, inspiring high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction management and engineering., Michal A. Cox, has led a distinguished career of more than 30 years in law enforcement, rising through the ranks as a Police Officer to his current appointment as Boston Police Commissioner, including his service as the Chief of the Ann Arbor Police Department. Learning from his own experiences while serving in law enforcement, Commissioner Cox has become a leading voice for improving equity and diversity in…, School of Law Honorary Degree Recipients, Fred Gray, Esq., a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, and Netti Vogel, retired Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court, will receive honorary degrees from RWU School of Law. A longtime Civil Rights attorney from Montgomery, Alabama, , Fred D. Gray, Esq., has dedicated his career to advancing justice in the legal system. He is best known for representing Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus, and he wrote the resolution that launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He also served as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s first civil rights attorney. Gray played a role in numerous other pivotal moments in the Civil Rights movement. He…, Netti C. Vogel, has helped break barriers for women in the legal and judicial system during her distinguished career, serving 19 years as a civil litigator and 28 years as Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court. In the 1970s, she was the first woman handling jury trials in the private sector, and in 1980, she became the first woman to try a case before a jury while visibly pregnant. Later, she…, Commencement Information, On Friday, May 19, Roger Williams University will convene a university-wide Commencement celebration of the undergraduate, graduate and law students graduating in the Class of 2023, followed by individual School ceremonies throughout the morning and afternoon. The university ceremony will take place on the main athletic field. The processional steps off at 8:45 a.m. with the ceremony beginning at…
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Our last Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series program of the 2022-2023 academic year will be a one-on-one discussion with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Leaning into social justice topics and teaching diversity skills throughout the law school curriculum can cause disruption, trauma, and discomfort inside and outside the classroom, even when done with care and intention. In this…, Meet the Speaker, Erwin Chemerinksy Erwin Chemerinsky became the 13th Dean of Berkeley Law on July 1, 2017, when he joined the faculty as the Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law. Prior to assuming this position, from 2008-2017, he was the founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law, and Raymond Pryke Professor of First Amendment Law, at University of California, Irvine School of Law. Before that…, Worse than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of, , Originalism, (2022) and , Presumed Guilty: How the Supreme Court Empowered the Police and Subverted Civil Rights, (2021). He also is the author of more than 200 law review articles. He is a contributing writer for the Opinion section of the Los Angeles Times, and writes regular columns for the Sacramento Bee, the ABA Journal and the Daily Journal, and frequent op-eds in newspapers across the country. He frequently argues appellate cases, including in the United States Supreme Court. In 2016, he was named…, This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, George Washington University Law School, Berkeley Law, and JURIST., 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…, About the Series, Drawing upon the experience of faculty from across the country, , Integrating Doctrine and Diversity, is a collection of essays with practical advice, written by faculty for faculty, on specific ways to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the law school curriculum. Chapters will focus on subjects traditionally taught in the first-year curriculum (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Property, Torts) and each chapter will also include a short…, 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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Summer is almost upon us. While the Legal Beagle would like to focus on sun, sand, and surf; we know there’s still a lot of work to do. For graduating students, you still have access to our databases and study guides as you prepare for the bar. You will be able to use all of the library resources until the last day of July. As a reminder for those hot summer days, the library is air-conditioned…
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