This special presentation will feature a conversation with RWU alumna Elizabeth Ortiz ’07 L’10, who is the first Latina judge appointed to the Rhode Island Family Court. Ortiz will talk about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s pioneering judicial career and reflect on her own groundbreaking career. Launch Meeting
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Coming off of a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, the RWU Law Diversity Symposium offers a unique opportunity for students in high school, college, graduate school, law school, and beyond to connect with the legal field in Rhode Island. While this year’s program will be virtual, we have taken steps to ensure that the symposium will still provide excellent networking opportunities with the…, This event is made possible by the generosity of sponsor Nixon Peabody ., Nixon Peabody
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The , Law Review, publishes three issues throughout the academic year. The Winter issue is devoted to topics with a national focus. The Spring issue revolves around topics germane to the Rhode Island legal landscape, including a survey of new Rhode Island law, and includes student reviews of recent legislative enactments, as well as an analysis of significant Rhode Island Supreme Court opinions. As the only law…, Law Review, is uniquely qualified to publish scholarship in this field. Additionally, each year the , Law Review, publishes an issue featuring articles from academic symposia at the Law School. Our current and past issues can be viewed online and downloaded in pdf form, hosted on the Roger Williams University digital repository. You can also find copies of our editions on HeinOnline . Hard copies of past issues of the Roger Williams University Law Review are available for $15 per issue. Inquiries should…
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How will 2020 will be remembered? Certainly as the year of COVID-19. Doubtlessly as a year marked by a contentious presidential election. And one in which a much-needed racial justice reckoning took hold. But amid all this, we should not forget that 2020 also marks a momentous anniversary for our country and our state. For it was 100 years ago, in 1920, that women, nationally, finally won the…, RWU Law will be holding a free virtual event on October 8, “ 100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future .” For more information, visit law.rwu.edu/events ., Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Esq., is, Head of Reference, Instruction, and Engagement, at Roger Williams University School of Law Library., Louisa Fredey is a law student pursuing a dual J.D. in law and M.S. in cybersecurity. Slated to graduate in 2021, Fredey is also president of the Women’s Law Society.,
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To join on zoom please click here . Meeting ID: 867 7993 1512 Password: Welcome Addressing Well Being Flyer
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October 29 1:00-1:45pm Register here Please join Jon Krop , the current go-to law firm presenter on mindfulness meditation, for a free webinar to law students around the country. Jon will present for about 20-30 minutes and then be available for questions. This event is co-sponsored by NALSAP. Meditation Mindfulness Flyer
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This year the Legal Beagle is featuring blog posts which introduce you (or re-introduce you) to our hard-working and amazing staff. This week meet Lucinda Harrison-Cox, the longest serving member of the law library staff! Legal Beagle: What is your title? Lucinda: Associate Law Librarian Legal Beagle: Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms? Lucinda: I sometimes…
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To register for this event, please click here . Voter Suppression Flyer
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Please join The LGBTQ+ Alliance on, Thursday, October 29th at 5 pm, for A Conversation with Successful LGBTQ+ Alumni Event! This event is an opportunity to connect and network with some successful LGBTQ+ RWU SoL alumni, who come from a wide array of backgrounds and career fields. This will be a great opportunity to hear about their stories and ask questions on not only their success but also recommendations as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a professional…, Dena Castricone,, , DMC Law LLC, Managing Member., Regina Curran, , , Macalester College, Title IX Coordinator & Nondiscrimination Officer., Dillian Hecht, , , Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney., Braxton Medlin, , , Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux & O'Gara LLC, Associate., , Zoom Link, : https://rwu.zoom.us/j/98010475423 and , Meeting ID, : 980 1047 5423. Sincerely, The LGBTQ+ Alliance ---------------------- Lindsay Farbent,, President, Matthew Colabella,, Vice President, Nina Swinarsky,, Treasurer , Julie Smith,, Secretary, Jared Bivens,, Event Coordinator, Shane Logue,, 2L Representative, Musiwa Nyambe, , 2L Representative, Blair Robinson, , 1L Representative, Dalton Maldonado, , 1L Representative, Matt Lewicki, , 1L Representative, Brandon Calton, , 1L Representative
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