We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Bruce Kogan Esq. Mediator and Professor Emeritus on August 26, 2025. Bruce was a Co-Founder, Key Advisor and a driving force behind the RI Mediators Association.  He not only had a brilliant legal mind but was also a generous mentor and friend to many.  As Founding Faculty of the Roger Williams University School of Law, a two-time interim dean, and co-founder of the RI Mediators Association, he shaped the careers of countless lawyers, mediators and scholars.  

Our condolences go out to his wife Jamie, his sons Mark and Mathew, and to family members.  He took great pleasure in his time with them.   

The RWULAW Instagram said "Even after retirement, he kept teaching and guiding students—his spirit and generosity remain deeply woven into the school’s fabric."

“RWU Law is stronger because of him, and his vision will continue to guide the school for generations to come.” 

It was about 10 years ago I asked him about how many Law Students he thought he had taught.  He stopped counting when his tally got close to 30,000 and he still kept teaching into this year.  He was what one would call a "Natural-Born" teacher.  

When asked about why he put so much energy and emphasis on Mediation, he would reply "Because it makes us better Lawyers".  

He was a scholar, a "seeker" of knowledge, always asking what others saw in the world and always willing to share.  

And above all he was a great Human Being and Friend.  

Official Obituary : https://www.hetrickbitnerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Bruce-I-Kogan?obId=44668822

Roger Williams University Law School Tribute: 
https://law.rwu.edu/news/news-archive/remembering-bruce-i-kogan

He will be missed...