3L Members

Samantha graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a minor in English. During her first year in law school, she was a part-time student, while also working at a construction company as their Mentoring and Onboarding Coordinator. At the end of her first year, she left her role and transitioned to a full-time student. Last Spring, Samantha competed in the Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Competition in Alexandria, Virginia. Additionally, she was a Teaching Assistant for Professional Responsibility and Family Law. In addition to her membership on the Trial Team, Samantha is the President of the Employment and Labor Law Society, is a member of Moot Court, and is a member of Law Review. In her 3L year, Samantha will be externing at the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island with the Honorable Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. and will be a Teaching Assistant for Constitutional Law. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her horses, Ima and Rosie.
 

Marriah Binek is from North Kingstown, RI. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in applied economics. She worked as an economist for Customs and Border Protection for several years before beginning law school. Marriah is a member of Moot Court and the Women’s Law Society. She enjoys baking and reading mystery novels.

Evan Degaitas was born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island. In 2023, he graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in Political Science. At Roger Williams University School of Law, he is a member of the Law Review Editorial Staff and was part of the J.D vs. P.D basketball team. During the summer following his 1L year, he interned at Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm in East Greenwich, RI. After his 2L year, he plans on working as a Law Clerk at MG+M The Law Firm in Boston. Outside of law school, he likes playing flag football, basketball, and spending time with friends.

Desiree James is from Swedesboro, New Jersey and currently resides in Fall River, Massachusetts. She graduated from Rowan University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Prior to law school she worked in a pharmacy and obtained a paralegal certification from Villanova University. She currently sits as the president of the Intellectual Property Law Association. During her 1L year, Desiree spent her spring break with the Medical Legal Partnership in Boston. Outside of law school she enjoys going on hikes and spending quality time with her cat, Leah.
 

Alexander Lavoie is from Coventry, Rhode Island. In 2023, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, and a minor in English. During the 2024 Alternative Spring Break program, he volunteered with the Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights. He currently works part-time as a legal clerk for McKenny, Clarkin & Estey, LLP. In his free time, Alex enjoys painting miniatures, reading historical novels, and spending time with his loved ones.

Alexis Reed is from Malta, New York and currently resides in Somerset, Massachusetts. She graduated from Siena College in 2018, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a Business Immigration Paralegal for six years for firms located in both Boston, Massachusetts and Denver, Colorado. During her 1L year, she participated in the Alternative Spring Break program, completing 50 hours of pro bono work. Outside of law school, she enjoys hiking with her husband and traveling to new places.

Isabelle Ryan is from Mystic, Connecticut, where she currently resides. She graduated from the College of Charleston, where she received her bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Communications. Prior to law school and after continuing after her 1L year, she worked as an assistant paralegal at a law firm in Westerly, Rhode Island. She is currently a Teaching Assistant for Professor Sack’s Criminal Law class.

Alexandria Snyders Dykeman is from Lexington, Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor's degree in History and Political Science. Prior to law school, she served as an Americorps Legal Advocate at the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center. At Roger Williams School of Law, Alexandria is a member of the Honors program and participated in the alternative spring break program, the street law project, and the eviction help desk. During the summer following her 1L year, Alexandria interned at South Coastal Counties Legal Services.

Caroline Stanton Chlaupek hails from Dowagiac, Michigan. She is a career mariner with twelve years of service as a Naval Officer and two years of seasonal sailing as a merchant mariner. During her Naval career, she served as Navigator of USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), Navigator of USS ESSEX (LHD 2), and Operations Officer of USS KIDD (DDG 100). She is a USCG licensed Captain of 1,600 ton vessels as well as a licensed Second Mate of Unlimited Tonnage. She earned a Master’s Degree in Communication from Liberty University, where she graduated with high distinction. At RWU School of Law, she is a member of the Law Review Editorial Staff, a Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, a member of Admiralty Moot Court, and a Research Assistant for Professor Louise Ellen Teitz. She has worked as a summer legal intern for Fulweiler, LLC in Newport, RI and Floyd Zadkovich LLP in New York, New York. She and her husband, Todd, live in Charlestown, Rhode Island, where they enjoy life’s simple pleasures.