3L Members

Angela AmaralAngela Amaral graduated summa cum laude from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She is a member of the Roger Williams University School of Law Honors Program and participated in Alternative Spring Break in Spring of 2022 with the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Fall River, Massachusetts. This fall, she is participating in the Corporate Counsel Clinical Externship at Rhode Island School of Design's Equity and Compliance office helping support and respond to members of the RISD community with respect to issues of discrimination and discriminatory harassment in accordance with federal law. Before attending law school, Angela worked as a real estate paralegal. She is a native Rhode Islander and now lives in Fall River, Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and son.

Matt CavanaghMatt Cavanagh is from Columbia, Connecticut. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Matt is also a member of the Moot Court board and the Honors Program. He is currently a research assistant for professor Bogus and a teaching assistant for professor Heyman, he was also a research assistant for professor Heyman during the summer of his 1L year. Outside of school, Matt enjoys basketball, volleyball, and chess.

Andrew ColtonAndrew Colton is from Birmingham, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2018 with a B.A. in History and currently lives in Portsmouth, RI. Before attending law school, Andrew worked in Chicago for a national uniform rental and facility services company, where he engaged in union negotiations and helped resolve contractual disputes. The summer following his first year of law school, Andrew accepted a position as a clerk with a Detroit-based personal injury and mass-tort firm and continued to work there throughout his second year. Outside of law school, Andrew enjoys cooking, traveling throughout New England, and watching various sports, mostly enjoying the University of Michigan and Detroit teams.

Evan DandreaEvan Dandrea is from Lakeville, Massachusetts. He graduated summa cum laude from Roger Williams University's 3+3 program with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. Evan has routinely interned with the Office of the General Counsel for the National Association of Government Employees, beginning in the Summer of 2019 and returning each year. In tandem with his membership on the Roger Williams University Law Review, Evan is a teaching assistant for Professor David Logan's Torts I course.

Logan FaucherLogan Faucher is from Guthrie Center, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Prior to law school, he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Olympia submarine as a Machinist's Mate Nuclear. This past summer, he worked at an intellectual property firm in Providence. He intends to work as a patent attorney after graduation.

Jax HenryJax Henry is from the Bronx. They graduated cum laude from CUNY Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a minor in Public Health. They completed their fieldwork as a social work intern in the Resources Room at the Department of Homeless Services and for the Office of State Senator Brad Hoylman. In May 2020, Jax began working as a public health advisor for the NYC Department of Health. There, they worked on teams geared toward organizing local government’s response to communities’ emergency needs, partnered with NYC Department of Education Administrators on school’s public health response readiness, and helped provide communities with essential services and resources. Jax is currently serving as President of the American Constitution Society served as a Teaching Assistant to the esteemed Professor Jenna Wims Hashway. They plan to pursue a career focusing on community organizing, planning, and development through economic and equitable policies aimed at supporting underserved populations.

Emily HoganEmily Hogan grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2020, she graduated from Central
Connecticut State University (CCSU) with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, specializing in Legal Studies. While attending CCSU, Emily was a member of the school’s Division 1 soccer team and worked as a student programmer for the Ruthe Boyea Women’s Center. Before law school, she was a legal intern at the Law Office of Kevin Ferry in New Britain, Connecticut. During her 1L year at Roger Williams University School of Law, Emily participated in Alternative Spring Break volunteering for the Bronx Defenders in the Homicide Unit. During the summer following her 1L year, Emily served as a legal intern with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General in the Criminal Division, specifically working in the District Court/Juvenile Court/Traffic Tribunal Unit. After her 2L year, Emily worked as a law clerk at Gunning & LaFazia.

Judd KrasherJudd is from Albany, NY. At Roger Williams University School of Law, he served as president of the LGBTQ+ Alliance and a property law teaching assistant for Professor Jonathan Gutoff. This year, Judd is a New York State Pro Bono Scholar and a constitutional law teaching assistant for Professor Jared Goldstein. Before law school, Judd served as a member of the city council in Albany, worked in both houses of the New York State Legislature, and as an election education specialist for the Albany County Board of Elections. 

David MarksDavid Marks is originally from New Rochelle, NY, now living in Westport, MA. He graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music with a BFA in Jazz Performance, Double Bass. After getting his degree David worked as a video editor for several years in San Francisco. Last summer, he volunteered as a student attorney at the Roger Williams University School of Law Immigration Clinic, and for the remainder of law school David is employed as the law clerk at Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch, Ltd. in Providence. Outside of school, David loves music, movies, and getting outdoors.

Jaclyn MartinJaclyn Martin is from Honesdale, PA. She graduated summa cum laude from Keystone College with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology, as well as a minor in Homeland Security. At Roger Williams University School of Law, in addition to being a member of the Law Review, she is a BARBRI Student Ambassador. The summer after 1L year, Jaclyn served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Janine Edwards at the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Kat McCorkleKat McCorkle is from Geneva, New York and graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts in English. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, Kat has volunteered extensively with the Eviction Help Desk Project, worked as a Sea Grant Law Fellow, and interned with the Honorable Elizabeth Ortiz of the Rhode Island Family Court, as well as at the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Fall River, MA. Kat is also a member of the Moot Court Executive Board and will be a Teaching Assistant for the Writing Center. After graduation, Kat hopes to pursue a career in public interest law.

Pia PiscitelliPia Piscitelli is from San Diego, California. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University. Pia volunteered with Street Law and at PrYSM for Alternative Winter Break during her 1L year. Pia is a Moot Court member, Vice President of the Association for Public Interest Law, and a student admissions counselor. In her spare time, she likes to read, hike, and try new coffee shops.

Melissa RichiMelissa Richi is from Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Prior to attending law school, Melissa spent several years as a social worker for the Department of Children and Families in Massachusetts. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, she has served as a Research Assistant for Professor Diamond, a Criminal Law Teaching Assistant for Professor Allen, and the President of the Association for Public Interest Law. During the summer after her 2L year, she was a legal intern with the Committee for Public Counsel Services in the Child and Family Law and Youth Advocacy Division. During her 3L year, Melissa is participating in the prosecution and government externships. She plans to pursue a career in criminal law or child protection. Outside of school, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family.

Mark WeedenMark Weeden is from Riverside, Rhode Island. He graduated summa cum laude in 2021 from Johnson & Wales University. Before law school, Mark was enlisted in the United States Army and later worked for one of Citizens Bank’s claims departments. At Roger Williams University School of Law, Mark is a member of the Honors Program, Military Law Society, Moot Court, and Law Review. During the summer after his 1L year, he interned for the Honorable William E. Smith at the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Maya Maldonado-WeinsteinMaya Maldonado-Weinstein is originally from Takoma Park, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2013 with a BA in Linguistics. Prior to law school, Maya had a career in the dental field in Boulder, Colorado. In her 1L year, she participated in the Street Law program. During the summer following her 1L year, she worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Michael J. Yelnosky and as an AmeriCorps Paralegal at the Legal Assistance of Western New York in the Regional Consumer Unit. As a 2L, Maya is a member of the Honors Program, Law Review, and Moot Court Board. She is also a Teaching Assistant for Professor Michael J. Yelnosky. Maya spends her time outside of law school engaging in social justice activism, playing the flute and piano, hiking, and gardening.

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Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.