The Anchor Network
The Anchor Network is the Bar’s primary program for professional guidance and engagement, designed to give attorneys easy access to one another across a wide range of practice areas.

Through the Anchor Network, members can connect with experienced attorneys who have volunteered to serve as Anchors for professional questions, procedural insight, and general guidance. The program is flexible by design, allowing attorneys to reach out as needed or request more ongoing support.

To access the Anchor Network directory, RIBA members must be logged in to the website. The directory includes Anchors, along with their areas of experience and contact information, making it easy to browse, identify a relevant Anchor, and reach out directly.

Examples of Appropriate Inquiries

• Clarifying a particular court’s filing expectations 
• Asking how a rule or regulation is applied in practice 
• Understanding what to expect when working in a new area of law 
• Seeking input on managing a law office or transitioning to solo practice

Program Guidelines
To ensure the program remains accessible and respectful of participants’ time:

• Initial outreach should be brief and focused (approximately 3–5 minutes), unless both parties agree to continue the conversation
• The program is not intended for co-counsel arrangements or case-specific legal advice
• The Anchor Network is designed for general questions and guidance; members seeking a more ongoing, one-on-one relationship are encouraged to request ongoing support

How to Participate

The Anchor Network is built on the willingness of members to support one another. Explore the options below to find guidance, share your experience, or connect with a colleague for ongoing support.

Find Your Anchor
Browse the directory and contact an Anchor with a specific question or to seek guidance on a particular issue.
Access the Directory

Serve as an Anchor
Volunteer to share your experience and make yourself available to other members of the Bar.
Serve as an Anchor

Request Ongoing Support
If you are interested in more consistent guidance, you may request to be paired with an Anchor for a longer-term, one-on-one connection. Each Anchor’s profile will reflect whether they are available for ongoing support and open to being contacted directly.

Don't See Your Practice Area?
We want The Anchor Network to reflect the full range of experience within Rhode Island's legal community. If you don't see a practice area or topic that should be included, we invite you to submit your suggestion using the link below.

Recommend a Practice Area

Questions?
For more information about the Bar’s Anchor Network, please contact:
Erin R. Cute
Director of Communications
📞 401-421-5740
📧 ecute@ribar.com 

Disclaimer: The Rhode Island Supreme Court does not license or certify attorneys as specialists or experts in any field of law; all Rhode Island attorneys are licensed solely for the general practice of law. The Rhode Island Bar Association does not certify, endorse, or represent any Anchor Network participant as a specialist or expert. Any practice areas, experience, or qualifications listed are self-reported by participating members and are provided for informational purposes only. Participation in the Anchor Network does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Rhode Island Bar Association.