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Big news for RWU Law ⚖️

A historic $4M gift from Mark Mandell will establish the Mandell Trial Advocacy Center, shaping the next generation of trial advocates.

Even more meaningful, this generous gift rounds out the growing support behind RWU Law and the momentum of our mission. Full story on link in bio.

This builds on a legacy of support from Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell:
⚖️ Justice Camp, now going on year 3
⚖️ Sponsorship of Justice Riders
⚖️ Pro Bono Collaborative
⚖️ 👏🎉Continued commitment to access and justice

This is what it looks like when a legal community shows up, not just in the courtroom, but in classrooms and communities.

@mbm_justice
#RWULaw #Changemakers #FutureLawyers #AccessToJustice #LegalEducation by @rwulaw

Four honors. One mission.

This February, preLaw Magazine recognized RWU Law for:

- Justice & Opportunity
- Environmental Law
- Public Service
- Social Justice

We’re proud to educate lawyers who lead with purpose and serve with impact.

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@prelawmagazine
#RWULaw #FutureLawyers #EnvironmentalLaw #PublicService #SocialJustice by @rwulaw

We’re proud to share that Roger Williams University School of Law has been named #11 Top Law Schools for Social Justice by The National Jurist.

This recognition affirms what our community already knows: we don’t just talk about justice—we build it into our teaching, clinics, scholarship, and partnerships every day.

Dean Greg W. Bowman reflected on the recognition:
“ This recognition reflects the collective commitment of our community to live our values and make a real difference through our work.”

Learn more at the link in bio.

@nationaljurist
#RWULaw #SocialJustice #LegalEducation #Changemakers by @rwulaw

What happens when immigration enforcement affects someone’s ability to show up in court, even when their case is about something else?

This Friday, hear from U.S. District Judges Allison D. Burroughs and Mary S. McElroy and retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan at the RWU Law Review Symposium. Professor Natasha Varyani and law student Cassie Pay ’28 will moderate the conversation about what these judges have seen from the bench and what it means for people coming to court.

Panel 4 | Immigration Enforcement and the Courts
Friday, Nov. 6 | 2:35–3:55 p.m.
RWU Law, Bristol Campus

Join us for the panel or the full symposium, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the RWU Law events page for the program and registration. by @rwulaw

What does consent mean, and how does the law define it?

This week on Law 401, Nicole and Michael welcome Vanessa Volz, attorney and president and CEO of Sojourner House, to discuss the Cornell lawsuit and the broader questions it raises about consent, institutional responsibility and supporting survivors.

Watch on the Law 401 YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Content note: This episode discusses sexual assault and trauma. by @rwulaw

How can legal professionals advance meaningful immigration advocacy beyond detention?

Join Roger Williams University School of Law on November 6 for Actionable Immigration Advocacy: Advancing Justice Beyond Detention, a symposium exploring the legal challenges and practical approaches shaping immigration advocacy today.

Through discussions on immigration detention, removal proceedings, access to counsel, and more, attendees will gain insights into the issues facing practitioners and the communities they serve.

The symposium is approved for 4 Rhode Island MCLE credits, including 3 DEI credits and 1 Ethics credit.

Friday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI

Learn more and register, link and bio. by @rwulaw

A big congratulations to Riley Lenihan, winner of RWU Law's 31st Annual Esther Clark Moot Court Competition, and Kyla Barnhart, our runner-up and Best Oral Advocate!

We're celebrating all of this year's finalists and award recipients for their hard work and impressive performances throughout the competition.

Shoutout to the 2L Moot Court Board for making it all happen! 👏 by @rwulaw

What does the 2026 HousingWorks RI Fact Book reveal about housing affordability across the state?

Now part of Roger Williams University School of Law, HousingWorks RI brings its statewide research and data together with RWU Law’s work in housing law, policy, and direct service.

From wages to rental affordability, check out this year’s Fact Book and see what the data say about housing in your community. Link in bio. by @rwulaw

The 2026 HousingWorks RI Fact Book takes a closer look at Rhode Island’s housing landscape.

As HousingWorks RI begins a new chapter with Roger Williams University School of Law, the partnership brings together statewide housing research and data with RWU Law’s work in housing law, policy, and direct service.

Explore this year’s Fact Book to learn more about Rhode Island’s housing stock, affordability, and the trends shaping communities across the state. Link in bio. by @rwulaw

The 2026 HousingWorks RI Fact Book is out.

This year marks a new chapter, as HousingWorks RI joins Roger Williams University School of Law. The partnership brings HousingWorks’ statewide research and data together with RWU Law’s work in housing law, policy, and direct service.

Check out this year’s Fact Book and see what the data say about housing in your community. Link in bio. by @rwulaw

Join legal professionals, scholars, students and advocates on November 6 for the 2026 RWU Law Review Symposium, Actionable Immigration Advocacy: Advancing Justice Beyond Detention.

Together, we’ll explore immigration detention, removal proceedings, access to legal representation and the role of courts in immigration enforcement.

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 RWU School of Law, Bristol, RI

Registration is required and is complimentary for RWU Law students, faculty, adjunct faculty and staff.

Learn more and register at the link in bio! by @rwulaw

It’s easy to put estate planning on the “someday” list. But how do you start the conversation about what comes next?

This week on the LAW 401 Podcast, we’re talking estate planning and the decisions that can feel personal, complicated and easy to postpone.

Catch the full episode this week on the LAW 401 YouTube channel and wherever you listen to podcasts. by @rwulaw