Turning Problems Into Solutions
Vicki J. Bejma
Vicki J. Bejma
- Associate Attorney
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Practice Areas
- Education
- Special Education Law
- Labor & Employment
- Collections
- Domestic Relations
- Civil Rights
- Personal Injury
- Legal Research & Writing
Bio
Vicki J. Bejma, an associate attorney with the law firm of Robinson &Clapham, is a talented litigator who also understands that every case need not ultimately see the courtroom. She brings a balanced approach to her practice of law with a particular emphasis on finding a solution for the client that is in their best interest.
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Law Review, Roger Williams University Law Review, 1999, 2001
- Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1991
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: English
- Katharine Gibbs School, Providence, Rhode Island
- Paralegal Certificate
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island, 2001
- Massachusetts, 2002
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 2002
Published Works
- Note, Protective Cruelty: State v. Yonez and Strict Liability as to Age in Statutory Rape, 5 Roger Williams U. L. Rev. 499, 2000
- “Student Suspension and Expulsion,” “Search and Seizure in the Schools,” and “Special Education,’ co-author, printed in School Law Issues in Rhode Island, NBI, 2005
- “Technology in the Schools – Student Issues,” printed in E-Technology in School: Preventing Lawsuits,” NBI, 2009
Classes / Seminars
- School Law for Clerks, Rhode Island Association of School Principals, 2005 to 2005
- Seminar, No Child Left Behind and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, 2007 to Present
- Seminar, Technology On and Off School Grounds, NBI, 2008 to Present
- Seminar, School Defenses to Common Lawsuits, NBI, 2011 to Present
- Legal Panel, Association of Rhode Island Administrators of Special Education, Legal Presentation, 2013 to Present
Representative Clients
- Pawtucket School Committee
- Rhode Island Association of School Principals
- CompuClaim
Past Positions
- Asquith, Mahoney & Robinson, Legal Secretary, 1995 to 2002
- Law Offices of Stephen M. Robinson, Associate Attorney, 2002 to 2008
Professional Associations
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Member, 2001 to Present