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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 1d

Curious how to give written or oral testimony on bills you care about? 🎤📜
RWU Law Professor Victoria Litman joins #Law401 explains how to speak up, educate lawmakers & shape laws that impact your life. Nothing replaces showing up and being heard.
#billstolaw #legislativeprocess #showup #speakup

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 9d

New episode: Law 401 asks, “How Attractive is the Big Beautiful Bill?”
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 9d

In the #ProvidenceJournal: “How can you become a judge in RI? Start with political connections.” Prof. Michael Yelnosky says the state’s judge-selection process “is much improved.” Read (subscription required): www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
#RWULaw #LegalInsight

ProJo screenshot of Politics News article with an image of the Supreme and Superior Courts entrance sign.

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 9d

Today at EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference—
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 13d

I was glad to join @rwulaw.bsky.social's Law 401 podcast to talk about "how misinformation, fueled by AI, amplified on social media, and often dismissed as 'fake news,' is reshaping our legal system and democracy."
open.spotify.com/episode/6Rq3...

Fake News, Real Consequences

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 10d

We're pleased to welcome Professor Shannon Heery to RWU Law for 2025–26. A criminal law scholar, she recently offered legal insight on a Wyoming animal cruelty case involving alleged wolf abuse.
Read more: https://bit.ly/482XYZN

@wyomingpublicmedia.bsky.social
#RWULaw #AnimalCrueltyLaw #NewFaculty

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 12d

RWU Law abroad 🌏
Last week Prof. Louise Ellen Teitz spoke at UCL’s Journal of Private Intl Law 20th anniversary conference.
Earlier this summer: taught & spoke at UTokyo (“Harvard of Japan”).

📸 Photos from London & Todai

#RWULaw #lawfaculty #privateinternationallaw #legalscholar

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 12d

“Fake News, Real Consequences” — did you miss it?
@globeri.bsky.social reporter @fitzprov.bsky.social talks how AI + misinformation skew justice in Rhode Island.
🎧 Catch up: https://linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401podcast #mediamisinformation
Join https://rhodemapliveseptember30.splashthat.com/

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 15d

🎧 Law 401 “Fake News, Real Consequences” is LIVE!
AI deepfakes & half-truths threaten press freedom, trials & democracy. @globeri.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social
Listen: linktr.ee/rwulaw
More: rhodemapliveseptember30.splashthat.com
@globeri.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social
#Law401 #RhodeIsland

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 16d

We were delighted to join the recent Latino Policy Institute 20th Anniversary Celebration, where two of our own — Deborah Gonzalez and Eliza Vorenberg — received the Community Impact Award for their tireless advocacy for immigrant communities. 🌟 #RWULaw #communityimpact
#LatinoPolicyInstitute

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 19d

Missed our #Law401 episode on housing? You’re missing the big picture. RI Speaker Joe Shekarchi explains how law and policy shape our housing shortage—and what’s being done. 🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/rwulaw @joeshekarchi.bsky.social

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 21d

RWU Law is proud to present Rhode Map Live: Rhode Island’s Media Future. Open to the public.

As the state’s only law school, we believe democracy depends on journalism, transparency, and equity.

rhodemapliveseptember30.splashthat.com

#RhodeIsland #MediaFuture #GlobeEvents @globeri.bsky.social

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you!

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 23d

🎧 RI Housing Shortage — Who’s Fighting for You?

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social joins hosts M. Donnelly-Boylen & N. Dyszlewski on RI housing: new laws, reusing public buildings, ADUs + Hasbro move. 🎙️

Watch: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#Law401 #AffordableHousing #RWULaw

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 26d

We appreciate the generous law book collection from Attorney Patrick Conley. www.eastbayri.com/stories/patr...

#lawbooks #bookdonation #RWULaw #lawschoolresource

Patrick T. Conley donates law book collection to RWU School of Law - EastBayRI.com

Attorney Patrick T. Conley has donated his 1,500-volume private collection on American legal and constitutional history to the Roger Williams University’s School of Law. This collection, …

www.eastbayri.com

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 27d

RI Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins Law 401 to unpack RI’s housing shortage—from zoning reform to Accessory Dwelling Units—and adds comment on why some big employers stay or leave. Don't miss it.
🎙️ Ep. 8 | Sept. 16
🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

#Law401 #legalissues #housingcrisis

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎧 Law 401 Ep. 7 is LIVE 09/09
“Tariffs: Why Should You Care?”

Hosts Nicole Dyszlewski & Michael Donnelly-Boylen talk w/ RWU Law Dean Gregory Bowman (former trade attorney) on how tariffs shake the economy, politics & your wallet.
Listen up, #RhodeIsland

linktr.ee/rwulaw

#Law401 #podcast #tariffs

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Sep 7

RWU Law faculty explore how race shapes U.S. law in Race and the Foundations of American Law by Dyszlewski, Hassel & Teixeira de Sousa—blending doctrine with stories & art.
Story here: law.rwu.edu/news/news-ar...

#Lawfaculty #raceandamericanlaw #lawclassroom

Cover of Race and the Foundations of American Law coursebook

Left to right are professors Diana Hassel, Monica Teixeira de Sousa, and Nicole Dyszlewski

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you!

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Sep 6

⚖️ Don’t miss Law 401: “The Shame Game in North Kingstown.”
We unpack a local scandal—power, trust, journalism, and silence—with guest @timwhiteri.bsky.social

🎧 Listen before Ep. 7 Tuesday: linktr.ee/rwulaw

@wpri12.bsky.social
#NorthKingstownHighSchool #Basketballcoachcase #law401podcast

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎙️ Law 401 Podcast: The Shame Game in North Kingstown
Hosts Nicole Dyszlewski & Michael Donnelly-Boylen with @timwhiteri.bsky.social on:

-System failures
-Delayed accountability
-Misconduct in schools

🎧 Clip + full episode: linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401Podcast #RhodeIsland #NorthKingstownHighSchoolcase

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Aug 29

⚖️ Ep. 5 of Law 401 tackled book bans: parental rights, school boards & access to ideas.

Guests: Dan Novack (Penguin Random House) & Cheryl Space (Providence Libraries) on how advocacy shapes the fight.

🎧 Catch up before Ep. 6: linktr.ee/rwulaw

#law401 #newpodcast #bookbans #FreedomtoRead #rwulaw

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Aug 27

Professor Michael J. Yelnosky of RWU Law provides expert context in @chronicle: “If promoting diversity requires race-conscious decisions, then the statute may not safeguard you.” Read: Did Gregory Washington Break the Law?
www.chronicle.com/article/did-...
#rwulawfaculty #legalopinion

Did George Mason’s President Break the Law?

Gregory Washington and his university sit at the center of a national debate on diversity and hiring.

www.chronicle.com

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Aug 25

🎧 Law 401 Ep. 5 (Aug. 26): “Who Decides What You Read?” 📚

Hosts Nicole Dyszlewski + Michael Donnelly-Boylen talk with Dan Novack (Penguin Random House) + Cheryl Space (Community Libraries of Providence) about who sets reading rules for kids, schools & libraries.

▶️ Listen: linktr.ee/rwulaw

Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · Aug 22

In Episode 4 of Law 401, Sen. Jack Reed joined us to discuss student loans, forgiveness updates & new Dept. of Ed rules. 🎧 Education Today — Big Help or Heavy Lift? explores how reforms will affect RI classrooms, universities & families.
Catch up now linktr.ee/rwulaw
#SenatorJackReed #studentloans

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