In an highlighting聽prominent speakers聽at law school commencement ceremonies, The National Law Journal noted聽that Betty Anne Waters will appear at the school's upcoming聽graduation on May 19.
The Providence Journal also Water's appearance at the law school's commencement and noted that she will receive an honorary degree.
In 2001, Waters successfully overturned the murder conviction of her brother and enabled him to walk out of prison after 18.5 years. The remarkable story of Waters' efforts on her brother鈥檚 behalf became the subject of the 2010 film, "Conviction," starring Hilary Swank. For more about Waters, click .