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5-2-2024 
Roger Williams University School Of Law 30th Annual Barrister's 
Ball 3-2-2024 
Roger Williams University School of Law 
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       Roger Williams University School of 
         Law 30th Annual Barrister's Ball 
                      
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 
 
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
Omni Providence Hotel 
Registration Required 
Sponsored by the Student Bar Association 
  
6:00 PM Meet & Greet 
7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing  
  
Omni Providence Hotel   
One West Exchange Street  
Providence, Rhode Island  
OVERNIGHT SPECIAL ROOM RATE: 
A limited number of overnight rooms are available at a reduced nightly rate of $139 at the Omni 
Providence Hotel. Reservations may be made directly by calling Omni Reservations Line at 1-
402-952-6646 and mentioning the 2024 RWU Law Barrister’s Ball Room Block or reserve 
online here. 
All room reservations must be made before January 8, 2024. 
EVENT TICKET REFUND POLICY: 
RWU Law Barrister's Ball tickets may be refunded if the request is received in writing 
to lawevents@rwu.edu by January 19, 2024. The University Ticket processing fees are forfeited. 
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: 
Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation for 
this event should contact the Office of Law Programs at lawevents@rwu.edu, as soon as 
possible, but no later than 72 business hours before the event, so that appropriate arrangements 
may be made.  
Please see the message below regarding SBA's 30th Annual Barrister's Ball Omni Hotel 
Reservation: 
 
It's that time of year to reserve your hotel room at the Omni Hotel Providence for SBA's 30th 
Annual Barrister's Ball happening on March 02, 2024! A limited number of overnight 
rooms are available at a reduced nightly rate of $149.00. Reservations may be made directly by 
calling the Omni Reservations Line at 1-402-952-6646 and mentioning the 2024 RWU Law 
Barrister's Ball Room Block. 
 
*Note: All room reservations must be made before February 12, 2024. 
 
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please email me or the Executive Vice President, Geo 
Amaya, at gamaya573@g.rwu.edu.  
 
Follow SBA on Instagram (@rwulaw_sba) to keep up to date about upcoming events and to 
find out about what the Barrister's theme will be this year! It will be an 
astronomical experience! 
 
Best, 
 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
 
Hello Everyone, 
 
The SBA is extremely excited to announce the 30th Annual Barrister's Ball theme: Pandora's 
Paradise. 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
 
  
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Hello Students, 
 
In order to enhance this year's Barrister's Ball experience happening on Saturday, March 2, 
2024, at 6:00 PM, the Student Bar Association is asking that you provide us with song 
suggestions to better cater to current students' desires. We are asking you to list one song that 
you would like to hear at this year's Barrister's Ball. 
 
Link: 30th Annual Barrister's Ball Song Suggestion. 
 
Disclaimer: Filling out this form does not guarantee that your song will be played. 
 
If you have any questions, please let me know. 
 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
ATTN: RWU Law School of Law Faculty, Adjunct Faculty & Staff 
  
DEADLINE to REGISTER: Thursday, January 25, 2024, by 4 PM 
  
Please join our law students for the 30th Annual Barrister’s Ball. Be prepared to enjoy a 
night full of dancing and music, as you are transported to the Bioluminescent Bay, a 
luminous and vibrant celestial place full of beautiful bioluminescent flora and fauna. The 
SBA is excited to bring this uniqueness to life! There are a limited number of faculty, 
adjunct faculty, and staff complimentary tickets available.  Complimentary tickets for 
faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff will be on a first-come basis; a waitlist will be taken 
thereafter.  To sign up for your complimentary ticket, please email chorne@rwu.edu. 
Please include your entrée selection and note any food allergies.  
  
Roger Williams University School of Law 
30th Annual Barrister’s Ball Sponsored by the Student Bar Association 
Saturday, March 2, 2024 
  
6:00 – 7:00 PM Reception* 
7:00 PM Three-Course Dinner & Dancing – Cash Bar 
  
Omni Providence Hotel  
One West Exchange Street 
Providence, Rhode Island 
  
Guest tickets for faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff will be $65 per ticket.  
A payment link for your guest will be sent to you when you make your request and 
availability has been confirmed. 
  
Entrée Selections: 
• Statler Chicken Breast | Pan-seared chicken breast with a balsamic & thyme 
demi-glace, served with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, and orange peppers. 
• Asiago-crusted Atlantic Salmon | Asiago Crusted Atlantic Salmon in a balsamic 
reduction, served with cracked pepper, risotto, and vegetable medley. 
• Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Ravioli | Roasted & spiced butternut squash, 
arugula, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, drizzled with a brown butter sauce. 
  
NOTE: We encourage faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff to attend the reception from 
6:00 – 7:00 PM.  
There is no fee, and your guest is also complimentary for the reception only. *If you are 
reserving a ticket for the reception only, please indicate in an email to chorne@rwu.edu. 
   
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your support of SBA & our 
students! 
  
Chelsie Horne, CMP 
Roger Williams University School of Law 
 
Hello Students, 
We are excited to announce that this year, the Student Bar Association is asking you all, the 
student body, to nominate your favorite event, president, and student organizations 
from this year! The nominations that are received by the deadline will be voted on next week 
and be announced at this year's 30th Annual Barrister's Ball! 
 
Please use this form to nominate your favorite event, club president, and club of the year: Event, 
Student Organization, and President of the Year Nomination Link 
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! 
 
Best, 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
 
Hello Students, 
 
The ticket link for the 30th Annual Barrister's Ball has been closed at this time. Please use the 
link provided to add your name to the waitlist. 
 
Link to 30th Annual Barrister's Ball Waitlist: 30th Barrister's Ball Waitlist 
 
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. 
 
Best, 
 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
 
 
Barrister's Ball Seating Arrangement 
 
 
Hi Students, 
 
Here is the floor plan for Barrister's Ball. The SBA will be tabling downstairs near the cafe and 
on the Providence campus at times. Table selections start tomorrow, Monday, February 
5th for 3Ls. No student may pick a table if they have not yet bought their Barrister's 
Ball ticket.  
 
When you come to the table, please tell us the table number and names of people who are sitting 
at your table. 10 people are recommended per table. If a student does not pick a table by 
Thursday, Feb. 29th, the Barrister's Ball Committee will place the student.  
 
Tables 5 & 6 will be reserved for faculty.  
 
Monday, February 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (3Ls) 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (opens to 2Ls) 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (opens to 1Ls) 
Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (open to everyone) 
 
Best, 
 
Jonte' T. McKenzie 
Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2024 
Student Bar Association President 2023-2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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