BRISTOL, R.I. — A total of 169 prospective lawyers donned robes Friday in graduating from Roger Williams University School of Law.
Judith S. Kaye, retired chief judge for the State of New York, delivered the commencement address. Kaye is known for her groundbreaking leadership of that state’s court system. During her tenure, she tackled contentious issues such as the rights of gay couples and the death penalty in her rulings. In addition, she instituted specialized courts focusing on drug addiction, mental health and domestic violence that have been modeled elsewhere.