UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
ORDER APPOINTING THE 2026 DISTRICT COURT
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the authority of the Court, and in preparation for the upcoming District Court
Conference, the following individuals are hereby appointed to serve on the 2026 District Court
Conference Planning Committee:
Rebeca L. Aitchison, Co-Chair
Danilo A. Borgas, Co-Chair
Sara D. Boucher, Co-Chair
Maura J. Black
Kathryn M. Couture
Joshua P. Dunn
Steven S. Flores
Sean M. Fontes
Leslie Kane
Zachary K. Lyons
Craig V. Montecalvo
Tamera T. Rocha
Amy R. Romero
Etie-Lee Schaub
Sam Kennedy Smith
Monica Teixeira de Sousa
The Committee shall be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all
aspects of the District Conference, including developing the program agenda, coordinating
logistics, and engaging with presenters and participants to ensure a successful event.
The Court expresses its appreciation to the members of the Committee for their
willingness to serve.
It is so ordered.
By the Court:
November 4, 2025 /s/ John J. McConnell Jr., Chief Judge
