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How will you change your world with a law degree? One of very few US law schools offering a Maritime Law focus with strong social justice programming. #rwulaw

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πŸŽ™οΈ We’ve kicked off Season 2!

From Rhode Island style civics to what the sale of Greeland could mean locally.

Stream us on @wpri12.bsky.social 12+ TV app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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#Law401Podcast #Season2 #NewSeason

27.02.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Drops Tuesday! β€œIs Greenland for Sale?” The Answers Rhode Island Needs”

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Greenland might feel far away. But decisions there can affect Rhode Island, including offshore wind and local policy.

#RhodeIsland #NationalSecurity #Greenland #Law401

26.02.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roger Williams University School of Law is ranked #11 Top Law Schools for Social Justice by The National Jurist.

Dean Greg W. Bowman:
β€œThis recognition reflects our community’s commitment to living our values.”
https://nationaljurist.com/top-law-schools-for-social-justice/

#RWULaw #SocialJustice

26.02.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RI passed the Civic Literacy Act β€” now what?

How are schools shaping the kind of democracy we’ll have tomorrow?

RWU Prof & Rep. June Speakman joins us to launch Season 2!

πŸŽ™οΈ The Civics We Teach, the Democracy We Get
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#CivicEducation #RhodeIsland #Law401 #Podcast

24.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to Zachary Mandell L’11 on his appointment as Chair of the RI Judicial Nominating Commission by @govdanmckee.bsky.social

Proud #RWULawAlum leadership.

πŸ”— https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-appoints-zachary-mandell-lead-judicial-nominating-commission

#Changemaker

20.02.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Season2 of #Law401 drops Tuesday!

Are RI schools teaching the #civics that create the democracy we want? Rep & RWU Prof June Speakman joins the conversation.

πŸ”” Subscribe now, you don't want to miss it.
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20.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tuesday, Feb 24, featuring an episode on civic education!

20.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Last chance to register.

Feb 24 CLE
β€’ Fully online
β€’ Open to all attorneys
β€’ 1 RI MCLE credit

Limited space.
https://law.rwu.edu/events/cle-program-putting-people-center-representation

#RWULaw #MCLE #RhodeIsland #LegalEducation

20.02.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Changemaker story alert

From one class to a career shaping Rhode Island’s coastal policy.
Kevin Sloan L’21 now serves at the RI Coastal Resources Management Council.

Read his story:
https://law.rwu.edu/student-life/stories/protecting-coasts-shaping-policy

#RWULawalum #Changemaker

20.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carrie Goldberg joins Prof. Emily J. Sack for the Women & the Law Leadership Lecture.
Free event. RBG Contest winners announced.
Register:
https://law.rwu.edu/events/seventh-annual-women-law-leadership-lecture

#RWULaw #WomeninLaw #VictimsRights #RhodeIsland #freelawevent #RBGcontestwinners

17.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Native American inmates sue RI prisons for religious discrimination Five Native American inmates in RI's maximum security prison are suing the state, alleging they are denied the right to practice their faith.

Prof. Jared Goldstein, director of RWU Law’s Prisoners’ Rights Clinic, is featured in new coverage on litigation challenging limits on Native American religious practices in RI prisons.

Read via The Providence Journal: shorturl.at/I4Imy

#RWULaw #LawClinic #PrisonersRights

13.02.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the Date: Champions for Justice.

Each year, Rhode Island’s legal community gathers at RWU Law to celebrate leaders advancing justice. Honorees revealed soon.

Register or explore sponsorships:
https://law.rwu.edu/champions-for-justice

#RWULaw #ChampionsforJustice #CFJ2026 #legalcommunity

11.02.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s official via @providencejournal.bsky.social

RWU Law congratulates two alumni confirmed to the @rijudiciary.bsky.social
β€’ Shannon G. Signore, L’00, Superior Court
β€’ Alberto Aponte Cardona Sr., L’04, Family Court

Proud to see them continue to serve Rhode Island
#legalchangemakers #RWULawalum

08.02.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Colleges’ Pursuit of a Diverse Professoriate Came Back to Bite Them What was once an urgent imperative has become a legal and political liability. One university’s experience shows how.

RWU Law faculty member Prof. Michael Yelnosky provides legal analysis in the Chronicle of Higher Education on the reckoning facing diversity hiring.

Read the full story (subscription required):
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@chronicle.com
#RWULawfaculty #legalcomment #highereddiversity

06.02.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As RI lawmakers & advocates push to update APRA, it’s a timely moment for this #Law401 episode.

RI Public Defender & RWU Law Adj Prof Collin Geiselman joins us to break down the reality of police body cams & how long it can take to get footage.

πŸŽ™οΈ Stream β€œThe Reality of Body Cams”
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05.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOJ Minnesota Suit Targets High Court Affirmative Action Limits The Justice Department’s test case to dismantle Minnesota’s affirmative action program turns on the viability of the US Supreme Court’s nearly 50-year-old precedent supporting narrowly-tailored effort...

RWU Law faculty featured in @bloomberglaw.com

Michael J. Yelnosky, professor of law at Roger Williams University School of Law, provides legal commentary on the DOJ’s Minnesota lawsuit and affirmative action limits.

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#RWULaw #LegalComment

02.02.2026 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@bostonglobe.bsky.social reports @govdanmckee.bsky.social nominated two RWU Law alums for judgeships:

Shannon G. Signore, L’00 – Superior Ct.
Alberto Aponte Cardona Sr., L’04 – Family Ct.

Proud to see RWU Law serving Rhode Island.

#legalchangemakers #RIJudiciary #courtnominations #RWULawalum

29.01.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rhode Island’s new AI Task Force report is out.

Similar topics are unpacked in #Law401 β€œKeeping Up with AI” with law professor Linn Foster Freedman. Listen for a timely breakdown of FERPA, COPPA, and what RI can learn from states already setting AI rules.

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29.01.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RWU Law hosts a live, online CLE on people-centered representation and holistic lawyering.
Feb 24 | Open to all
Register: https://law.rwu.edu/events/cle-program-putting-people-center-representation

#CLE #LegalEducation #RWULaw #HolisticLaw

28.01.2026 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 One police stop can change everything.

Immigration attorney Zachary Lyons breaks down your rights, risks & how reasonable suspicion can affect immigration status.

Stream #law401 "Immigration Close Encounters"
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#ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrantRights #LegalEducation

22.01.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What topics should our hosts tackle in Season 2 of #Law401?

🎬 Real Housewives of RI (legal drama?)
🏚️ Rent control (tenant & landlord rights)
🚨 Public safety & gun laws (regulations)

πŸ’‘ What do you want to hear next? Reply with your ideas!

#LegalPodcast #RhodeIslandLaw #PublicPolicy

15.01.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big news for Law 401 podcast!

Coming soon to WPRI12+, alongside Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart, and YouTube.

Always free. Excited to welcome WPRI viewers! πŸŽ§πŸ“Ί
@wpri12.bsky.social
#law401podcast #podcaststreaming #wpri12+app

12.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teachers: Encourage K–12 students to enter RWU Law’s RBG Essay & Art Contest. Submit essays or art showing how Justice Ginsburg inspires them. Winners get cash, books, and recognition.

Deadline Jan 30, 2026
Submit: https://bit.ly/4jze4hp

#RBGEssay #RBGArt #K12Contest

08.01.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the AALS reception co-hosted by RWU Law & Penn State Dickinson Law, with the Antiracist Development Institute, RWU Law hosted an art table inspired by Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.β€”creating space for self-expression, shared values, and community. #AALS2026

07.01.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your 2025 #Law401 Podcast Wrapped is here!
Season 2 is coming. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rwulaw

Top 3 Most Streamed
#1 Much Ado About the Bridge
#2 The Era of the Taylor Swift Tax
#3 Do We Have a Housing Problem?

#Law401 #PodcastWrapped

07.01.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join RWU Law for the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Celebration featuring Professor Noliwe Rooks.

Free and open to the community. Register here:
law.rwu.edu/events/rev-m...
@brown.edu

#MLKlecture #opentothepublic

07.01.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2025, #Law401Podcast brought together policymakers, journalists, attorneys & more to provide expert insights on housing, healthcare, and other critical legal issues affecting Rhode Island.

Watch Season Recap + Look Ahead www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4O4...

30.12.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ We’re looking ahead to more sharp takes, real-world accountability, and moments that make #RhodeIsland law easier (and more fun) to understand.

If you missed it, catch our Season 1 #Law401 recap and favorite highlights as we set the stage for what’s next.

🎧 β€œFa La La La Law”
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29.12.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of our favorite Season 1 #Law401 takeaways:

Law + humor + real-world accountability = learning that actually sticks (and makes you laugh).

Breaking silos = better civic understanding.

🎧 Stream "Fa La La La Law"
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#BestOfTheYear #Law401 #CivicLearning

26.12.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Law401 tackles a timely holiday question:
If elves work the holidays in Rhode Island, what labor laws protect them? πŸ‘€πŸŽ…

Guest attorney James Bagley, L'12, joins the conversation.

Plus season recap & look ahead!

Stream "Fa La La La Law"
youtube.com/watch?v=B4O4...

#HolidayEpisode #SeasonFinale

24.12.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0