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July 3, 2007Boston Globe: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Top judge wants US prosecutor disciplined,” regarding cases in which a judge has sought further disciplinary action after the Justice Department has meted out some form of punishment.

June 30, 2007Journal News: Article, “Westchester rejects bus ad by nurses union,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on Westchester County rejecting a bus advertisement about a contract dispute between nurses and Westchester Medical Center on the grounds that it was too controversial.

June 28, 2007Journal News: Professor Vanessa Merton was quoted in the article, “Backers of legal status for immigrants object to sweeping changes,” on the benefits of the U.S. Senate immigration bill and its point system.

June 27, 2007New York Sun: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “Inmates in City Jails to Earn Cash for Study,” on the positive impact of a Department of Correction incentive to pay prisoners to take classes toward earning a high school diploma.

June 24, 2007Journal News: Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted in the article, “Medical center, breast surgeons dissolve agreement,” regarding the terms under which a hospital pays a physician.

June 24, 2007New York Times: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Prosecutor Becomes Prosecuted,” on the prosecutorial misconduct by Michael Nifong in the Duke lacrosse case and on the penalties given out to prosecutors who cross the line.

June 20, 2007Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein’s op-ed, “Felony charges are excessive,” dealt with the felony charge given to 19 high school seniors for pulling off a prank.

June 19, 2007 Christian Science Monitor: Article, “Is justice also served for the rich and famous?” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on celebrity arrests and the legal system.

June 18, 2007 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was quoted in the article, “Eyes on the Prize: A Burke Museum Photo Exhibit Is Part of a Plan to Save the Rockies,” on the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative to preserve the national wildlife corridors in the Rocky Mountains

June 17, 2007 Journal News: Article, “Mamaroneck looks beyond day laborer settlement to issue of crowd control,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the village of Mamaroneck adopting an agreement prohibiting local police officers from asking the laborers' immigration status, or patrolling the area where they gather and how the settlement will affect other communities.

June 14, 2007Journal News: Interim Dean Michelle Simon was featured in the article, "Pace Law School names interim dean."

June 13, 2007 New York Law Journal: Interim Dean Michelle Simon was featured in the article, "Michelle Simon appointed Pace Law interim dean."

June 10, 2007Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman’s op-ed, Goal of innocence commission to prevent unlawful imprisonment,” focused on the challenges to our criminal justice system posed by the conviction and imprisonment of defendants who are actually innocent. 

June 8, 2007CBS News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the story, A Free-Speech Dispute for Military Vets,” regarding disciplinary action by Marine Corps officials for veterans who wore part of their military uniform while protesting the Iraq War.  

June 8, 2007Christian Science Monitor: Article, For US military veterans, a free-speech dispute,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on a case of Iraq veterans coming under fire for protesting the Iraq War while wearing part of their military uniforms.  

June 7, 2007Journal News: Article, “Station Square renderings changed to include black people,” quoted Professor Randolph McLaughlin on Louis Capelli updating his renderings of White Plains’ Station Square project to be more diverse.

June 6, 2007New York Times: Article, “Proposal for New Jail Rules Draws Fire from Inmate Advocates,” discussed testimony, given by Professor Michael Mushlin and others, before the New York Board of Corrections regarding changes to the minimum standards in New York jails. Part of Professor Mushlin’s testimony appears in a video clip.

June 4, 2007New York Magazine: Article, “The Ooze,” quoted Daniel Estrin of the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic on disputes over Greenpoint’s oil spill in the Newtown Creek.

June 4, 2007Daily News: Article, Nabe rips parkland compost: 20-acre Spring Creek site would bring odor, dust and disease, opponent,” quoted Dan Estrin of the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic on the proposed takeover of parkland for a massive composting center in southern Brooklyn .

May 31, 2007 Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Loitering charge dropped against New Rochelle panhandler who cited free speech,” on loitering laws in New York.

May 21, 2007Journal News: Article, Pace law students honor Marine who died in Iraq,” featured the presentation of a posthumous achievement award to Lance Cpl. Michael Glover, a Pace Law student who died in Iraq, which was accepted by his sister, Liz Doherty, at commencement exercises at Pace Law School.

May 17, 2007 New York Law Journal: Professor Michael Mushlin’s op-ed, “Independent Oversight of New York Jails,” which he co-authored, focused on proposals by the New York City Board of Correction to dilute its minimum standards for the protection of pre-trial detainees in New York City jails.

May 16, 2007 Journal News: Article, “Embattled Pace University president to step down,” discussed former Pace University President David A. Caputo’s decision to retire and the appointment of Pace Law School Dean Stephen J. Friedman to the post of interim president.

May 16, 2007New York Times: Article, “ Pace U. Leader, Beleaguered, Will Step Down,” featured David A. Caputo’s decision to retire as president of Pace University and the appointment of Pace Law Dean Stephen J. Friedman as interim president.

May 15, 2007Crain’s New York Business: Article, “Pace University president to retire June 3,” focused on Pace University President David A. Caputo’s retirement and subsequent appointment of Pace Law Dean Stephen J. Friedman as interim president.

May 12, 2007Philadelphia Inquirer: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Stop-and-frisk controversy: What price for a safer city?,” on the racial disparities in New York when it came to stops by the New York police. 

May 9, 2007 Newsday: Article, “Grasso wins round in NYSE pay case,” quoted Professor James J. Fishman regarding the dismissal of four of six claims against Richard Grasso, the former New York Stock Exchange chairman, making it more likely he can keep a $190-million pay package the state challenged in a lawsuit.

May 9, 2007International Herald Tribune: Professor James J. Fishman was quoted in the article, “Former chief of NYSE wins a partial victory,” regarding the dismissal of four of six claims against Richard Grasso, the former New York Stock Exchange chairman, by a New York appeals court

May 8, 2007Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, Bedford police wait for results of tests on Mount Kisco police cars,” on the forensic investigation in the slaying of Guatemalan immigrant Rene Perez.

May 8, 2007 – AP Wire: Professor James J. Fishman was quoted in the article, Grasso wins round in NYSE pay fight,” on the current legal battle with former New York Stock Exchange chairman Richard Grasso, who recently won a partial victory in his legal fight to hold on to his $187.5 million compensation package.  

May 7, 2007 Investment News: Professor Jill I. Gross was quoted in the article, “NASD expands broker, firm disciplinary information,” on the trend of increasing the amount of regulatory information disclosed to investors.

May 5, 2007 Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman’s op-ed, “Anti-immigrant hysteria is not a new phenomenon,” focused on the history of anti-immigrant sentiment in this country, as well as the current immigration problems faced in the U.S.

April 30, 2007 Crain’s New York Business: Article, “City, state energy plans agree on conservation; But diverge on who controls policy and purse strings; cooperation needed,” quoted Fred Zalcman, executive director of the Pace Law School Energy Project, on the Governor Eliot Spitzer’s strategy for conservation.

April 29, 2007New York Times: Article, “A District Attorney Who Warns but Also Strikes,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on Westchester DA Janet DiFiore’s willingness to review closed cases.

April 27, 2007Buffalo News: Article, “RFK Jr. hits Bush on the environment,” featured Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his keynote address at Daemen College ’s Academic Festival.

April 18, 2007Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “Village man now a plaintiff in Port Chester voting lawsuit,” on a lawsuit, which charged that the village’s at-large method of electing six trustees to the village board discriminated against the Hispanic population.  

April 18, 2007Daily News: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “Battle over Inmate Rights. City Board's Plans to Alter Standards Decried At Public Hearing as 'Taking Away' Freedoms,” on modifications of the Board of Correction's so-called minimum standards.

April 17, 2007Journal News: Professor John Nolon’s op-ed, “Don't like all the rain? Then change land-use policies,” focused on citizens, who can call for land-use reforms that can help to mitigate climate change dramatically.

April 13, 2007Journal News: Article, “Role of Race Questioned in New Rochelle Disturbance,” quoted Professor Randolph McLaughlin on the role of race in the police response and public outcry to a disturbance at New Roc City.

April 13, 2007New York Times: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Accusers Recant, but Hopes Still Fade in Sing Sing,” on the upcoming appeal of a man convicted in 1992 of murder and the validity of recantations of eye witnesses to the crime.

April 11, 2007St. Petersburg Times (Florida): Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “Teen Molested in Jail's ‘Blind Spot,’” on a sexual assault of a 16-year-old juvenile that occurred in the local jail. 

April 10, 2007Congressional Quarterly Politics: Article, “Iraq Vet Touts ‘True Conservatism’ in New York 19 Take Back Bid,” discusses Pace Law student Kieran Lalor ’07 and his plans to challenge freshman Democratic Rep. John Hall next year in New York ’s 19th District.

April 5, 2007Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Grant Arranged by Spano Names Yonkers GOP Chief,” on a state grant arranged by then-state Sen. Nicholas Spano that specified in writing that the Yonkers Republican chairman receive a $100,000 consulting contract with the city's Chamber of Commerce.

April 2, 2007 New York Law Journal: Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and International Affiliations Mark R. Shulman’s op-ed, “Moot Court in Global Language of Trade,” discussed this year’s Willem C. Vis Commercial Arbitration Moot and the role of the moot in training young lawyers.  

April 2007 Student Lawyer: Director of Admissions Cathy Alexander was quoted in the article, “Feeding the Diversity Pipeline,” on effective tactics for recruiting a more diverse law student population.

March 29, 2007Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Article, “Braddock Man Exonerated in Killing by DNA Test Sues,” quoted Professor Adele Bernhard on a man who spent more than 16 years behind bars, was exonerated, and is now suing the detectives and an attorney for malicious prosecution and violation of his civil rights, and the impact of bringing lawsuits like these on police procedures.

March 29, 2007Journal News: Professor Randy McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “Circuit City Replacing 3,400 Employees who Earn Too Much,” on a company’s rights to fire employees for virtually any reason.

March 23, 2007 Newsday: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, Lawyer Says Error May Spring Client,” on a Nassau County man who could be released from jail as a result of a Nassau prosecutor's improper charge to a grand jury.

March 21, 2007 – CBS News: Professor Darren Rosenblum was interviewed for the CBS-Channel 2 5:00pm News on a same-sex sexual harassment suit filed again a Yonkers woman. Lawsuit Filed Against 'Lipstick Bandit'

March 19, 2007National Law Journal: Article, “A Helping Hand Back into the Practice,” featured Pace Law School ’s New Directions program and quoted Amy Gewirtz, Center for Career Development’s associate director for alumni counseling and relations.

March 17, 2007 Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, Firings of U.S. attorneys more than just politics, experts say,” on whether it was right for the U.S. Attorney General to fire eight U.S. attorneys.  

March 16, 2007 The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY): Article, “Lawsuit Sends NYC Up ‘Yoo-Hoo Creek,’” discussed the Supreme Court’s upholding of Catskill Mountains Chapter of Trout Unlimited v. City of New York and the Pace Law School Environmental Clinic students who helped win the original case.  

March 12, 2007Law Crossing: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted extensively in the article, “Gaze into the Future of Legal Education: Pace Law School Overhauls Curriculum, Revolutionizes Future of Law School,” on making graduating law student more effective lawyers in the future.

March 12, 2007 Westchester County Business Journal: Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and International Affiliations Mark Shulman was quoted in the article, “New Program Helps Lawyers Keep Pace with Industry Changes,” on Pace’s New Directions program to assist lawyers in returning to practice.

March 11, 2007New York Times: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “Muslim Inmates Demand Equality on Their Plates,” on Muslim inmates trying to adhere to religious dietary guidelines and the likelihood of the courts supporting them.

March 11, 2007New York Times: Professor Horace Anderson was quoted in the article, “Katonah Balks at Becoming A Martha Stewart Brand,” on the firestorm in the village of Katonah over federal trademark registration by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia for a line of furniture named Katonah.

March 2, 2007New York Law Journal: Pace Law’s Amy Gewirtz, Career Development’s associate director for alumni counseling and relations, and Mark Shulman, assistant dean for graduate programs and international affiliations, were quoted and pictured in the article, “Here Come the Come-Back Lawyers,” on a new program being developed to assist lawyers to return to practice after spending time away.

February 27, 2007 Journal News: Article, “Closing arguments made in Port Chester voting-rights hearing,” quoted Professor Randy McLaughlin on whether Port Chester 's at-large election method discriminates against Hispanic voters and diminishes the chances of minority candidates and the likelihood of the judge granting an injunction.

February 26, 2007Journal News: Article, “Putnam considers law to restrict pedophiles,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on due-process concerns stemming from broad bans restricting people convicted of sex crimes involving minors from living, working or spending time within about half a mile of places where children congregate

February 15, 2007 –  New York Law Journal: Professor Bennett Gershman’s article, “No Gatekeeper of Justice,” discussed the Durham County, N.C., district attorney, Michael B. Nifong’s conduct in the Duke rape case.

February 12, 2007New York Magazine: Article, “American Jeremiad,” featured Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and discussed the Pace Law School Environmental Litigation Clinic.

February 11, 2007The Journal News: Professor Jay C. Carlisle was quoted in the article, “Lots of Lawyers are Making Headlines, but as Defendants,” on the impact on the legal profession of lawyers being accused of wrongdoing.

February 11, 2007The New York Times: Article, “How Green Was My Wedding,” featured Pace Law student Kate Harrison '08 and the trend toward “eco-friendly” or “green” weddings.

February 8, 2007Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Conviction in Balancio slaying overturned,” on the possible prosecutorial misconduct which led to the overturning of the murder conviction of Anthony DiSimone.

February 5, 2007 – Citylimits.org: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “Stopped and Frisked in '06: NYPD Finally Provides Stats,” on the “dramatic increase” in NYPD stop-and-frisk statistics for 2006.

February 3, 2007Savannah Morning News: Article, “How to Build a World ‘that Works for Everyone,’” mentions Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at a weeklong series and symposium in Savannah.

January 31, 2007Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman’s op-ed “Latest exoneration proves experts' lack of credibility,” focused on prosecutors seeking out experts who will give the opinion they want, regardless of its truth.

January 31, 2007Newsday: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Judge: Tossed Indictment DA's Fault,” on a case in Nassau County , which was thrown out because the district attorney’s office did not handle it properly.

January 30, 2007The New York Times: Article, “In Queens Blackout, Report Finds Some Fault with Regulators,” discussed the findings of the NYS Assembly Task Force of which Energy Project Director Fred Zalcman was a part.

January 27, 2007The Journal News: Article, “Family, Friends Ensure Blauvelt Man's Legacy,” featured the family of Pace Law student Alfonse Sedotto and the scholarship and foundation set up in his memory.

January 24, 2007Winston-Salem Journal: Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “City May Pay Hunt for Wrongful Conviction,” on the lawsuit and possible compensation of a man who had served 18 years of a sentence for a crime he did not commit.  

January 22, 2007New York Sun: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Photos Are Released of Four Officers Involved in Sean Bell Shooting,” on whether the officers who testify will waive their rights to immunity.

January 22, 2007Philadelphia Business Journal: Professor Gary Munneke was mentioned in the article, “Lawyers Need to Learn Business Basics, too,” on his collaboration with Temple University Beasley School of Law professors on designing a class on law practice management.

January 9, 2007 The New York Times: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “31 Ex-Prosecutors Join Effort to Overturn 1990 Conviction of L.I. Man in Murder of Parents,” regarding the attempts to overturn the conviction of Martin Tankleff.

January 8, 2007The Journal News: Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Chauncey Walker was mentioned in the article, “Business People in the News,” regarding his appointment to the Department of Finance and Administration.

January 8, 2007The New York Times: Article, “Ex-Prosecutors Urge New Trial for Man Convicted of 2 Murders,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the Martin Tankleff case.

January 6, 2007 The National Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman’s op-ed, “Make Legal Education Practice-Oriented,” focused on transforming legal education in order to keep pace with the dramatically-changing legal profession.

December 31, 2006The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Saddam's Execution Sparks Fear of Reprisals,” on the likelihood of retaliatory action as a result of Saddam Hussein’s execution.

December 17, 2006 The New York Times: Professor Audrey Rogers’ editorial, “Protecting Our Kids in Cyberspace,” discussed the problems with sexual predators and the internet.

December 15, 2006 The Times Union (Albany): Article, "Impact of Pollution Plan Debated: Industry Warms of Higher Bills if State Adopts Credit System, but Supporters Say It's Fair,"  quoted Energy Project Senior Analyst Larry DeWitt on the impact of a credit system on power plants and consumers.

December 11, 2006 The Times Union (Albany): Pace Law School’s Energy Project was mentioned and its senior analyst Larry DeWitt was quoted in the article, “Division over Payment for Pollution Credits,” on the DEC's proposal that New York State sell yearly credits needed to emit CO2.

December 8, 2006 Newsday: Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic Supervising Attorney Daniel Estrin was quoted in the article, “Suit over MTBE Gets Green Light: Water District's Legal Fight over Threat of Gas Additive Pollution is Allowed to Move Forward in Court Ruling,” on a State Supreme Court ruling that the Plainview Water District lawsuit over the looming threat a fuel spill allegedly poses to drinking water can proceed even though the district's wells have yet to be contaminated.

December 6, 2006The Times Union (Albany): Article, “Power Plants Balk at Rules,” quoted Pace Law School’s Energy Project Senior Analyst Larry DeWitt on keeping consumer energy costs low through New York’s proposed plan to issue one credit, or permit, for each ton of carbon dioxide emissions allowed under a cap.

November 29, 2006 – adrworld.com: Professor Jill Gross was quoted in the article, “SEC Advisors to Survey Fairness of Securities Arbitrations,” regarding the Securities Industry Conference on Arbitration  (SICA) Fairness Survey.

November 17, 2006The New York Sun: Article, “Death Penalty May Be Revived By High Court,” noted the speech given by Judge Robert Smith at a recent Law School event hosted by the Federalist Society.

November 15, 2006Sun Star (Philippines): Article, “Lawyers’ Group Honors De la Victoria in NY,” discussed an honoree at the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium held at the Law School in October and quoted Professor Nicholas Robinson on the honoree, Elpidio “Jojo” de la Victoria.

November 13, 2006Space Daily: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Examining the Impact of Renewable Energy on the Electric Power Grid,” on Pace Law School ’s Energy Project partnering with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to examine policy aspects of renewable resources penetration.

November 12, 2006Wall Street Journal: Professor Jill I. Gross was quoted in the article, “Know What Your Bank Branch Is Pitching,” on the problems that can arise from brokers being based in bank branches. 

November 9, 2006The Times Union (Albany): Article, “Refining the Flow of Renewable Power,” discussed the partnership of Pace Law’s Energy Project and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to review policy issues in moving New York State toward its goal of drawing more than 25 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2012.

November 5, 2006Poughkeepsie Journal: Professor Nicholas Robinson was quoted in the article, “Trip Revisits Power Plant Fight,” on the purpose of a Hudson riverboat trip for IUCN participants to experience the area’s environmental problems, with specific mention of the Storm King Mountain battle with Con Edison.

October 29, 2006Turkish Daily News (Turkey): Article, “US-led Group Tracks N. Korea WMD in Murky Waters,” quoted Mark R. Shulman, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and International Affiliations, on the current crisis with North Korea and the possibility of interdictions should a WMD or components to make one be shipped to or from North Korea. 

October 28, 2006 The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Libel Verdict Stuns Southeast,” on the possible appeal in a libel suit where an elected official sued a resident.

October 2006New York Law Journal Magazine: Pace Law School and Dean Friedman were featured in the spread, “Canvassing the Campuses,” which looked at the missions of several New York law schools that are preparing the next generation of lawyers.

October 20, 2006New York Law Journal: Article, “Pace Hosts International Conference on Environmental Law Issues,” featured the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Conference, which was held at the Law School from Oct. 16 through Oct. 18, and quoted Professor Nick Robinson and Director of Environmental Programs Lee Paddock on environmental law at Pace, the conference, and the work of the IUCN.

October 19, 2006 Dallas Observer: Article, “Can I Get a Witness?; The District Attorney's Office Gets the Right Guy for the Wrong Reason,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on prosecutors in Texas , who failed to inform the defense about a witness’ modified account.

October 17, 2006 – NBC Channel 4 News: Professor Bennett Gershman was interviewed on the 5:00 news regarding Westchester County’s push to get “deadbeat dads” to pay back child support through embarrassment tactics like taking out newspaper ads and listing names and photos on the web.  

October 16, 2006 New Jersey Lawyer: Director of Admissions Cathy M. Alexander was quoted in the article, “Women in Law Schools,” on the relatively high percentage of female students at Pace Law School at a time when the percentage of women in law schools is dropping.

October 16, 2006The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky): Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Endorsement Request Questioned,” on the alleged ethics violation of a Kentucky prosecutor who sought a political endorsement from a crime victim while at the same time promising to impose additional punishment in the case.

October 15, 2006The Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman addressed the exoneration of Jeffrey Deskovic, who was wrongfully imprisoned 16 years for a crime he didn’t commit, in his editorial, “Independent Inquiry Is Needed in Deskovic Case.”

October 15, 2006Tulsa World (OK): Article, “Law Students to the Rescue,” quoted John Jay Legal Services Clinic Executive Director Gretchen Flint on investors who have suffered losses representing themselves and the benefits of using clinics as an alternative.

October 15, 2006The Arizona Daily Star: Article, “Personal Finance Law Students Fill Gap in Securities Arbitrations,” quoted Gretchen Flint, executive director of the John Jay Legal Services Clinic, on arbitration clinics as an alternative for individuals whose losses are too small to interest a securities lawyer.

October 13, 2006Morning Call: John Jay Legal Services Clinic Executive Director Gretchen Flint was quoted in the article, “Law Students Rescue Modest Life Savings of Retiree,” on the disadvantages of investors representing themselves through arbitration.

October 13, 2006The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, "Village Seeks Ways to Heal,” on the pending harassment case filed by day-laborers against the Mamaroneck Village police.

October 12, 2006Fresno Bee: Gretchen Flint, executive director of the John Jay Legal Services Clinic, was quoted in the article, “Students Take Lead on Investment Fraud Cases,” on the likelihood of low- and moderate-income individuals representing themselves.

October 8, 2006 Los Angeles Times: Article, “Law Students to the Rescue,” quoted Executive Director of the John Jay Legal Services Clinic Gretchen Flint on arbitration clinics as an alternative for low- and moderate-income individuals whose losses are too small to interest a securities lawyer.

October 5, 2006National Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Pace Survey Suggests Law Schools Don’t Prepare Lawyers Adequately,” on the Pace Law School poll and “the clinical movement,” where students gain practical lawyering skills through clinics.

September 29, 2006 New York Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Survey of Midsize Firms Gauges Strengths, Weaknesses of Law School Graduates,” on the results of a Pace Law School poll, which brought to light the inadequacies of legal academia to produce practice-ready graduates.

September 28, 2006The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Error Led to Latest Brinks Ruling,” on a potential Sixth Amendment violation in the 1981 Brinks Robbery case.

September 27, 2006The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Brinks Ruling Opens Old Wounds,” on the legal validity to U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin's ruling that the 1981 Brinks Robbery defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights were violated.

September 25, 2006 – National Public Radio: Professor Nicholas Robinson was interviewed on the program “Justice Talking” with Margo Adler on topic of Trash Management and Recycling to provide the legal background on garbage for the program.

September 22, 2006The Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Second Conviction in '89 Killing Likely to Pose a Challenge,” on DNA evidence, which cleared Jeffrey Deskovic in the 1989 rape and slaying of a 15-year-old girl and which could lead to a plea deal for the current defendant in the case.

Fall 2006The Advisor: Office of Admissions Director Cathy Alexander and Associate Director Lisa Lancia cowrote the article, “Applying Online? Follow the Three Ps,” on the increased use of electronic applications (e-apps) and how students can best navigate this application process.

September 17, 2006The Journal News: Article, “ Tappan Zee Bridge is a Lifeline Vulnerable to Attack,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on the vulnerability of the Tappan Zee Bridge to terrorist attacks.

September 9, 2006The Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin’s editorial, “After 9/11 We Seemed All Too Ready to Return to the Old Ways ,” focused on discrimination and racial profiling in the post-9/11 era.

September 7, 2006 The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Five Years Later, Security Questions Linger,” on America ’s vulnerability to a terrorist attack.

August 21, 2006 New York Law Journal: In her article, “‘Kozlow’ Court Deals Blow to Internet Sting Operations,” Professor Audrey Rogers argued that the Second Department's recent ruling in People v. Kozlow inhibits law enforcement's ability to catch online predators, and that their interpretation of N.Y. Penal Law §235.22, holding that dissemination of indecent materials to a minor applies only to visual images, discounts the increasingly alarming dangers that online predators pose to children.

August 17, 2006 Queens Chronicle: Article, “Independent Task Force to Probe July Blackout,” mentions Energy Project Director Fred Zalcman as a member of the task force investigating the issues which led to the July blackout in Queens and make recommendations to improve the infrastructure.

August 10, 2006Chicago Tribune: Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “More Pay Sought in Wrongful Jailings; Lawmakers Want State Law Changed,” on Illinois compensation laws for wrongful conviction.

August 3, 2006San Jose Mercury News: Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “Courts Remain Hostile to Wrongly Imprisoned Seeking Compensation,” on the compensation case for a wrongfully convicted defendant in California .

July 29, 2006 The Journal News: Article, “Environmental Groups Suing Coal-burning Plant,” quoted Environmental Litigation Clinic Supervising Attorney Daniel Estrin on the clinic’s lawsuit against the state and a Newburgh coal-burning plant, challenging a permit that lets the plant draw in river water to cool its power generator and dump it back at significantly higher temperatures.

July 18, 2006Journal News: Professor Ralph M. Stein was quoted in the article, “Doctor’s Estate Subject to Legal Battles,” on the possible legal battles set up by the suicide of Dr. Nicholas Bartha, who died from injuries in the July 10 blast of his Midtown Manhattan property.

July 17, 2006Investment News: Professor Jill I. Gross was quoted in the article, “NASD Softens ‘Bad Boy’ Disclosure Rule,” regarding the NASD amended proposal to limit extra disclosures to incidents that occur once the disclosure rule is in effect instead of publicly disclosing the entire disciplinary file of brokers with three or more marks on their record.

July 16, 2006The Buffalo News: Article, “Power for the People; Instead of Generating More Electricity Made with ‘Clean Coal,’ We Should Be Figuring Out Ways to Use Less, for Earth’s Sake,” mentions the Pace Law School Energy Project in reference to coal-burning utility plants in upstate New York.

July 10, 2006 Investment News: Article, “PIABA Cries Foul Over Arbitration Proposal; Says NASD Snuck Changes in at 11th Hour,” quoted Professor Jill I. Gross on a major rewrite of the NASD’s arbitration code.

July 2006Westchester Magazine: Professor Vanessa Merton was quoted in the article, “The Men and Women who Make Westchester Work,” regarding the effects of tougher immigration laws on illegal immigrants.

June 25, 2006The Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “Grant Hate-crime Case an Anomaly, But Does It Really Matter?” on the first Westchester homicide case to be prosecuted under New York 's 6-year-old hate-crimes law and the motivations of those who commit hate crimes.

June 25, 2006The Journal News: Article, “Hate in New York,” featured a Q&A with Professor Randolph McLaughlin on hate crimes statutes.

June 25, 2006The New York Times: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his environmental causes, and political future were featured in the article, “Another Kennedy Living Dangerously.”

June 19, 2006Investment Dealers Digest: Dean Stephen J. Friedman’s appointment to the NYSE Regulation Board was mentioned in the article, “Out Takes.” 

June 15, 2006Reuters: Article, “NYSE Appoints Three New Regulation Board Members,” announced Dean Stephen J. Friedman’s appointment to the NYSE Regulation Board.

June 9, 2006New York Law Journal: Professor Adele Bernhard’s editorial, “Judge’s Ruling Sheds Light on Ineffective Assistance,” focused on Supreme Court Justice Thomas Farber’s decision granting a motion to vacate a conviction in People v. Danny Rivera.

June 7, 2006New York Law Journal: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “NY Court Strikes Defendants’ Answer After Sought Computer Is Discarded,” about what the ramifications of the court’s opinion striking the defendant’s answer would have on the case. 

May 28, 2006Morning Call (Allentown, PA): Article, “Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan Has Its Limits,” quoted Professor Jill I. Gross on investors recovering money through the mediation process.

May 28, 2006 Chicago Tribune: Professor Jill I. Gross was quoted in the article, “Age Exception to $15,000 Limit on 401(k) Giving,” on the ability of investors to recover money through the mediation process.

May 28, 2006Orlando Sentinel: Article, “Roth 401(k) Offers a Great Payoff, But Has Its Limits,” quoted Professor Jill I. Gross on investors recovering money through the mediation process.

May 24, 2006New York Sun: Professor Merril Sobie was quoted in the article, “School Bus Child Had Problems, And City Knew,” on the difficulty in proving delinquency when a very young child commits a crime.

May 23, 2006 The Journal News: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was quoted in the article, “Spitzer Unveils Energy Policy,” on the political support needed to solve environmental problems.

May 18, 2006The Journal News: Assistant Dean for Career Development Maja Hazell was mentioned in the article, “Awards Honor Young Leaders,” as one of the recipients of this year’s Rising Star awards that recognize outstanding leaders who are under 40 and work in Westchester County .

May 16, 2006The Journal News: Article, “‘Data Mining’ Sinks Us Deeper Into Mire,” quoted Professor Randolph McLaughlin on deals between three telecommunications companies and the National Security Agency to turn over phone records to the NSA for review.

May 16, 2006Daily News (NY): Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “DJ's Wife Mulling Radio-Abuse Lawsuit,” on the possible lawsuit by the wife of a radio personality who was verbally abused on air by her husband's radio rival.

May 15, 2006National Law Journal: Professor Thomas McDonnell discussed the Zacarias Moussaoui sentencing and the effect of imposing the death penalty in trials involving terrorists in his article, “Death Penalty Won’t Deter.”  

May 14, 2006The Journal News: The Land Use Law Center was mentioned in the article, “Rockland Moves to Update Master Plan,” on land use trainings the Center conducted for Rockland planning board members. 

May 9, 2006The New York Times: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed white water rafting in Chile in his article, “Paradise Carved by White Water.”

May 5, 2006 The Journal News: Article, “Day Laborer Ends Legal Fight,” quoted Professor Vanessa Merton and Pace Law student Christopher Crane on the outcome of the Juan Jimenez case.

May 2006 Vanity Fair: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Environmental Litigation Clinic, along with former Vice President Al Gore, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts, were featured in the article, “The Green Team.”

April 28, 2006Newsday: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Judge Suing Judges Over Snub,” on the case of a Nassau County judge suing two other judges for denying him an appointment as a judicial hearing officer.

April 27, 2006Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester ): Professor John R. Nolon was quoted in the article, “Canals Opening 3 Days Early,” on the statewide “Quality Canals for Quality Communities” conference, at which he was keynote speaker, and the need for communities to work together on common problems.

April 21, 2006 The Journal News: The Land Use Law Center and its director, Sean Nolon, were mentioned in the article, “Land-use Training May Help Rockland Officials,” regarding conducting a training in Rockland County on dilemmas officials encounter during the planning and zoning process.

April 21, 2006The Journal News: Article, “Brewster Laborer Struggles Through Time in Prison,” discussed the Juan Jimenez case and mentioned Pace Law School students who are representing him in his deportation case.

April 15, 2006International Herald Tribune: Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and International Affiliations Mark R. Shulman’s op-ed, “Moot Court Diplomacy,” focused on Pace Law School ’s William C. Vis commercial arbitration moot.

April 14, 2006 Amherst Times ( New York ): Article, “Path to Deportation Can Start with a Traffic Stop,” quoted Professor Vanessa Merton on the Juan Jimenez case.

April 14, 2006The New York Times: Professor Vanessa Merton was quoted in the article, “Path to Deportation Can Start With a Traffic Stop,” on the Juan Jimenez case.

April 7, 2006 The Journal News: Article, “Brewster Day Laborer's Deportation Case Delayed,” quoted students Chris Crane and Kevin Canberg on their case involving Juan Jimenez, a day-laborer who was arrested for trespassing and now faces deportation.

April 2, 2006The New York Times: Professor John Nolon was quoted in the article, “Hey, I’m Walking Here; Planners and Developers Are Rolling out the Sidewalks in the Suburbs,” on sidewalks and pedestrian traffic in downtown White Plains .

April 1, 2006Yonkers Tribune: Pace Law School was featured as the host and cosponsor of the 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Chapter's Third Annual Women's Leadership Conference in the article, “3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference Set to Empower Women.”

April 2006 msn.com: Professor John Nolon was quoted in the article, The Swelling McMansion Backlash,” on the growing trend of so-called mega-homes in established city neighborhoods and suburbs nationwide.

April 2006Westchester Magazine: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was pictured with Albert W. Cornachio III at a Pace Law School endowment contribution presentation by the Columbian Lawyers of Westchester County.

March 30, 2006The Patent Trader: Article, “26 Area Officials Discuss Preserving Environment,” quoted Tiffany Zezula, Land Use Law Center program coordinator for training programs, on the Land Use Law Center and its role in educating and setting up dialogue between municipalities.

March 24, 2006 New York Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Wanted: Book-Smarts Plus,” on experience being a significant part of a lawyer's education.

March 19, 2006 The Journal News: Land Use Law Center Director Sean Nolon was quoted in the article, “Protecting the Hudson River Watershed,” regarding management plans and implementation measures to control storm water and wastewater in the Hudson River watershed.

March 15, 2006The Recorder: Article, “Increasing Numbers of New Grads Failing Bar Exam,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the decreasing bar pass rate.

March 13, 2006National Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Bar Exam Failures Are on the Rise,” on how a new course at the Law School will help students who are identified by the school as at risk of failing the bar and the broader mission of educating students to become good lawyers.

March 13, 2006New Jersey Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Bar Exam Failures Are on the Rise; Flub Rate Has Swelled Over 10 Years,” on Pace’s mission of educating students to become good lawyers.

March 12, 2006The Journal News: Article, “Roe Ruling Lawyer Warns Rights Are Under Attack," discussed the speech honoree Dr. Sarah Weddington gave at the Law School as part of the 10th Annual Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and the Law award brunch.

March 12, 2006Mid-Hudson News: Article, “Roe v. Wade Attorney Worries Abortion Rights Will Be Overturned,” featured the address Dr. Sarah Weddington gave at the Law School as part of the 10th Annual Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and the Law award brunch.

March 10, 2006 The Journal News: Law School alumna Barbara L. Duncan and her promotion to police captain was featured in the article, “Mount Vernon Names First Woman Police Captain.”

March 10, 2006The Journal News: Article, “Brewster Day Laborer to Stay in Pennsylvania Jail,” featured Professor Vanessa Merton and students Kevin Canberg and Christopher Crane with regard to their client’s deportation hearing.

March 9, 2006 The Journal News: Pace Law School students Kevin Canberg and Christopher Crane were mentioned in the article, "Brewster Day Laborer Denied Bail," with regard to their client Juan Jiminez, who was denied bail in his immigration hearing.

March 9, 2006The Journal News: Article, “Panel Pushes for Better Ride Safety After Death at Playland Last Year,” discussed the state senate panel held at the Law School to review amusement park safety.

March 7, 2006The Journal News: Professor Darren Rosenblum was quoted in the article, “Military Campus Presence Upheld,” regarding the Supreme Court ruling that colleges that accept federal money must allow military recruiters on campus.

March 2006Western Massachusetts Law Tribune: Article, “Legal Education Costs Far Outpace Salary Gains; Prognosis Particularly Bleak for New Lawyers at Smaller Firms,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the rising costs of legal education.

February 20, 2006 Michigan Lawyers Weekly: Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “Bill Seeks to Compensate Wrongly Convicted Individuals in Michigan ,” on states compensating people who were wrongfully convicted and the mechanism for reviewing such claims.

February 17, 2006Times Union (Albany): Executive Director of the Pace Law School Energy Project Fred Zalcman wrote the editorial, “State Owes Much to Natural Resources,” on funding to support homegrown and renewable energy.

February 8, 2006The Journal News: Professor Vanessa Merton was quoted in the article, “Pace Law Students to Assist Laborer,” on the decision by Brewster day laborer Juan Jiminez to have legal representation from some Pace Law students, a decision that served to postpone his federal deportation case to next month. Jiminez was one of eight men arrested and charged with trespassing at an elementary school while playing soccer.

February 7, 2006The Journal News: Article, “No Feds in Court; Laborers Relieved,” quoted Professor Vanessa Merton on the possibility of the Immigration Justice Clinic representing a deportee from Guatemala.

February 6, 2006New Jersey Law Journal: Article, “Salary Raises Dwarfed by Law School Tuition Hikes; Behind Tuition Explosion; Debt Influences Job Choice; New Lawyers Are Shouldering Proportionately More Debt than Their Predecessors,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the rising costs of a legal education in comparison to starting salaries.

February 3, 2006 Fulton County Daily Report (Georgia): Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Law School Debt Outpaces Lawyers' Pay Raises,” on the rising costs of legal education.

February 3, 2006The Journal News: Pace’s John Jay Legal Services and Professor Vanessa Merton were mentioned in the article, “Posted Bail May Have Complicated Laborer's Fate,” on the possible representation of a Guatemalan native in a deportation hearing.

February 1, 2006Texas Lawyer: Article, “As Salaries Rise, So Does Debt,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the “basic economics” of law schools and the rising costs of getting a legal education. 

January 31, 2006 Palm Beach Daily Business Review ( Florida ): Article, “Salaries Rise, So Does Debt,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the rising costs of legal education.

January 31, 2006 Miami Daily Business Review ( Florida ): Article, “Salaries Rise, So Does Debt,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the rising costs of legal education.

January 31, 2006Broward Daily Business Review ( Florida ): Article, “Salaries Rise, So Does Debt,” quoted Dean Stephen J. Friedman on the rising costs of legal education.

January 30, 2006The Legal Intelligencer: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “Law School Costs Outpace Associate Raises,” on the rising costs of getting a legal education.

January 30, 2006The National Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was quoted in the article, “As Salaries Rise, So Does Debt,” on the rising costs of legal education.

January 29, 2006The Journal News: Professor John A. Humbach was quoted in the column, “Moves Made in Albany to Soften Eminent Domain's Impact,” on a draft bill in Albany regarding the issue of fair compensation for properties seized as part of eminent domain.

January 26, 2006 Mercury News (San Jose, California): Article, “Last Chance, Little Help,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the repeated occurrence of errors in the California’s 6th District Court of Appeal.

January 25, 2006Mid-Hudson News: Professor John R. Nolon was quoted in the article, “Workforce Housing Is on the Hudson Valley Radar Screen,” on barriers to workforce housing in Orange and Sullivan counties.

January 25, 2006Mercury News (San Jose, California): Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “How Judges Favor the Prosecution,” on biased proceedings in California’s 6th District Court of Appeal.

January 23, 2006Mercury News (San Jose, California): Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “A DA’s Difficult Balancing Act,” on Santa Clara County prosecutors stepping over the ethical line into questionable conduct.

January 22, 2006Mercury News (San Jose, California): Article, “Review of More than 700 Appeals Finds Problems Throughout the Justice System,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on a newspaper study of irregularities in California’s 6th District Court of Appeal.

January 19, 2006Consumer Bankruptcy News: Article, “Is Your Practice Prepared To Face a Natural Disaster?,” quoted Professor Gary Munneke on the importance of law firms having a plan in place in case of a disaster.

January 11, 2006Metro Santa Cruz (California): Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was featured in the cover story, “Resurrecting the Kennedy Mystique.”

January 11, 2006Watertown Daily Times: Article, “Environmental Groups Laud Lewis County Wind Farm,” mentions the support of Pace Law School’s Energy Project for the upstate New York’s Lewis County’s Maple Ridge Wind Farm, which began generating power just before Christmas.

January 10, 2006BCD News and Comment: Professor Gary Munneke was quoted in the article, “Make Disaster Preparation Your New Year’s Resolution: When Hurricane Katrina Hit the Gulf Coast in August 2005, Employees of McGlinchey Stafford PLLC Were Ready,” on the importance of having disaster plans in place.

January 4, 2006The Washington Times: Article, “For the Record,” discussed Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s editorial on the inhumane treatment of war prisoners and how it was published in the Congressional Record.

January 3, 2006The New York Times: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Awaiting Next Word in 17-Year-Old Murder Case,” on the possible wrongful conviction of Martin H. Tankleff 17 years ago.

January 1, 2006The New York Times: Article, “County's ‘Family Doctor,’ and Some Scary What-ifs,” featured recent alumnus Dr. Joshua Lipsman and also quoted Director of Graduate Programs Mark Shulman on a symposium they co-organized on “Public Health and the Law: Responding to Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies in New York.”

January 2006University Business: Pace University President David Caputo talks about access, affordability, and accountability in the cover story, “Beyond Price Control.”

December 29, 2005 Newsday: Article, “Two Men Cleared in 1984 Murder,” discusses the reversal of a conviction that was brought about by the hard work of Professor Adele Bernhard and the Pace Law School Post Conviction Project.

December 25, 2005The Sunday Times (UK): Professor David Cassuto was quoted in the article, “Gunning for Movie Pirates,” on the use of tough criminal penalties to attack the lowest-level offenders in pirating operations.

December 21, 2005The Daily Telegraph (Australia): Article, “Slap on the Wrist for Film Pirates,” quoted Professor David Cassuto on using tough penalties for offenders in pirating operations.

December 18, 2005The New York Times: Professor John Nolon was quoted in the article, “Of Trophy Homes and Unsporting Battles,” regarding the impact of “McMansions” on suburban communities like Briarcliff Manor.

December 16, 2005The New York Times: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote an editorial, “An Ill Wind Off Cape Cod,” on the proposed Cape Wind project to build a wind farm on Nantucket Sound.

December 11, 2005The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.): Professor David Cassuto was quoted in the article, “Film Industry Seeks to Scuttle Piracy; Tougher Punishments Would Target Bold Bootleggers,” on penalties for film pirates.

December 7, 2005The Westmount Examiner (Montreal): Article, "RFK Jr. to Deliver Shaar’s Feifer Memorial Lecture," discussed Professor Robert Kennedy delivering the inaugural Mark Feifer Memorial Lecture at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim on “A Contract With Our Future.”

December 5, 2005The Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin discusses lay offs at General Motors in the article, “Union Workers Find Little Cheer on the Job Front.” 

November 14, 2005The Journal News: Adjunct Professor Debra Cohen’s editorial, “Waking Up to the Nuances of Development,” focused on the potential abuse of eminent domain in Westchester County.

November 9, 2005 Cox News Service: Professor Don Doernberg was quoted in the article, “High Court Considers Whether Rights of Disabled Extend to Prison,” on how the Goodman Case – whether disabled inmates can sue states for damages when their constitutional rights are violated in prison – could show whether Chief Justice John Roberts will continue to support states rights as former Chief Justice William Rehnquist did. 

October 29, 2005The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Cheney Aide Indicted: Pardon Would Allow Libby to Keep White House Secrets,” on the potential pardon of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby.

October 28, 2005 The Journal News: Article, "Attacks continue in Westchester County Executive Race,"  discusses the Pace University School of Law cosponsored, with the League of Women Voters of Westchester, debate between incumbent County Executive Andrew Spano and Republican Rob Astrino. 

October 26, 2005 The Royal Gazette (Bermuda): Article, "Robert Kennedy Jr. Heads to Bermuda for Next BSSR Lecture," reports that Robert Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to speak about the role of the natural world during the next Bermuda Biological Station for Research public policy lecture. 

October 22, 2005 The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY): Pace Energy Project senior policy analyst Sam Swanson discusses the importance of environmental energy ratings that are compiled regarding power suppliers in New York in the article "Website says Who’s Energy is the Greenest." 

October 22, 2005 The Journal News: Professor John Nolon is quoted in an article regarding adverse possession and its use in modern real estate law.

October 21, 2005Poughkeepsie Journal: Article, "Links to Past May Be Saved for Future," described how Pace Law School alumnus Wayne Thompson submitted a proposal to Poughkeepsie’s Historic Preservation Committee to add the Casperkill Golf-Club’s 18-hole course a historic landmark in order to preserve it from development.

October 19, 2005 New York Law Journal: Professor John Nolon cowrote an article, "Fallout from Kelo; Ruling Spurs legislative Proposals to Limit Takings," with Jessica Bacher, continuing a previous article written June 29, 2005, which discusses the Kelo case and current legislative action to prevent courts from making similar decisions. 

October 18, 2005 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Article discusses how the Pace Law School Energy Project and Environmental Advocates of New York have created a web site that offers price comparisons, as well as ratings on how much power is provided by renewable sources and how the overall environmental impact compares to other options.

October 13, 2005 The Journal News: Professor Nicholas Robinson was quoted in an article commenting on a plan to create an Environmental Crimes Bureau with an in house training department that was proposed by a candidate for district attorney of Westchester.

October 3, 2005 - New York Law Journal: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the  article "Ex-Prosecutor Suspended for Misleading Trial Court; Ethics Expert Calls Stiffness of Penalty 'Startling'" discussing why it is rare for prosecutors to be suspended or disbarred from practicing law due to ethics violations. 

September 2005 - What, Me Retire? An Address from the Senior Lawyer’s Committee in which Dean Stephen Friedman wrote about and gives advice to attorneys about how to plan their retirement years.

September 18, 2005 Wall Street Journal: Professor John Humbach was quoted in an article "It's all your Fault: Why Americans Play the Blame Game" discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. 

September 18, 2005 - Washington Post: Professor Jill Gross is quoted in a securities article, "An Adviser To Trust The Wrong Financial Guidance Can Cost You Dearly" discussing broker’s accountability to their investor clients in ISO. 

September 18, 2005 - Newsday: Article "When the Gamble Goes Bad" discusses Pace University School of Law’s securities and arbitration clinic. 

September 17, 2005 - Newsday: Professor Barbara Black was quoted in the article "When the gamble goes bad: Law students at free clinics help investors fight for money they entrusted to brokers -and lost " regarding free law school clinics ability to help investment clients. 

September 16, 2005 - New York Law Journal: Article "Pace Opens Doors to Foreign Tulane Law Students" discusses how in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Mark R. Shulman, director of the graduate program at Pace Law, contacted Tulane officials to welcome stranded students to White Plains. Included in this group were three foreign attorneys who were pursing master degrees in environmental studies. Mr. Shulman, coordinated emergency scholastic transfers with help from the American Bar Association. "On the Tuesday morning after Labor Day, they showed up at my office. We got them class schedules, books and housing and computer accounts. And we notified Homeland Security as to where they were." 

September 16, 2005 - The Journal News: In the article, "Katrina: the Recovery -- Bush's speech rekindles debate on race," Pace student Alak Shah sold Mardi Gras beads at Patrick’s Pub to raise money to donate to the Red Cross.  

September 12, 2005 New York Law Journal: Professor John R. Nolan and Jessica A. Bacher co-wrote an article, "New York Case Law Reaches Maturity," discussing several New York Court of Appeals decisions regarding land use. The decisions cover many areas of law from regulatory takings to zoning and planning. 

September 5, 2005 - Journal News: Professors Bennet Gershman and Burton Leiser are both quoted discussing the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist in the article "Rehnquist's Death Brings Uncertainty."

September 5, 2005 - Legal Times: Dean Friedman wrote an article, "A Practical Manifesto: Law schools are professional schools, so let’s teach these students something," discussing changes in law firms and how law schools should be preparing law students for the practical world of being attorneys.  

September 4, 2005 - Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Virgina): Pace Law Review is quoted in an article, "Hazing is banned but still exists," on hazing.  

September 3, 2005 - PRLDEF newsletter: Cathy Alexander was quoted in the article, "New LawBound Program a Great Success to Law School-bound Students" regarding the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund’s LawBound program and disillusions many college students have regarding law school. 

August 17, 2005 - New York Law Journal: Professor John R. Nolon co-wrote an article,  "Land-Use Discretion: Court of Appeals Again Restrains Lower Courts," with Jessica A. Bacher on recent the Court of Appeals need to restrain lower courts from substituting their judgments for those of local land use boards. 

August 16 2005 - Minnesota Public Radio: Professor James Fishman is quoted in the article "Medica case could test attorney general's power over nonprofits" regarding a possible court decision that would give the attorney general new powers non-profit organizations.  

August 11, 2005 - The Journal News: Professor Janet Johnson was quoted in the article "N.Y. Alone in Lacking No-fault Divorce" regarding no fault divorce in New York.  

August 2005Westchester Parent Magazine: Pace Law School alumna Adrienne Arkontaky was featured in the article, “When Special Needs Lead the Way: One Mother’s Rise to the Challenge.”

July 26, 2005 - The Times Union (Albany, New York): Article, "Around Tech Valley," reports that Keith Goldstein, senior associate at the Latham law firm Lavelle & Finn LLP, was named to the Alumni Board of Pace University School of Law. 

July 24, 2005 - The Journal News: Professor John R. Nolon wrote an article, "Undue alarm greets Kelo decision," regarding the US Supreme Court decision to condemn several single-family homes by the City of New London, Conn. 

July 17, 2005The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Yonkers on Lookout for Terrorists,” on the likelihood of terrorists using towns in Westchester as a base of operations. 

July 16, 2005The Poughkeepsie Journal: Article, “Paroli Has Right to Be in Politics,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on the return to politics for a former Dutchess County Republican Party leader and convicted felon.

July 10, 2005The Journal News: Article, “Housing boom a Bust for Most Middle-income Residents,” quoted Professor John R. Nolon of the Land Use Law Center on the lack of affordable housing in the Hudson Valley.

July 4, 2005Chicago Tribune: Professor Steven Goldberg was quoted in the article, “‘Us vs. Them’ Has Roots in Missouri,” on the politicizing of Supreme Court appointments.

June 29, 2005The Washington Times: Article, “Adoption Battle Rages,” quoted Women’s Justice Center Executive Director Susan L. Pollet on the trend in adoption toward more openness with birth records.

June 29, 2005The Journal News: Professor Horace Anderson was quoted in the article, “Errant E-mail Post From Assemblyman Calls Villagers ‘Idiots,’” on the possibility of recovering domain names.

June 28, 2005 – CNN.com: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was quoted in the article, “Debate Over Vaccines and Autism Continues,” on the link between mercury in vaccines and autism.

June 24, 2005The Australian: Article, “US Judiciary Under the Gun,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on increasing violence against judges in the United States.

June 21, 2005The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Secrecy on Tappan Zee Bridge Condition” on the legal basis for governmental agencies withholding information.

June 20, 2005Rolling Stone: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s article, “Deadly Immunity,” investigates a link between mercury in vaccines and the rise of autism.

June 19, 2005New York Times: Article, “Two Towns, Two Strip Clubs, Two Battles,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on how the First Amendment affects communities battling to restrict adult entertainment.

June 13, 2005New York Law Journal: Professor Karl Coplan was quoted in the article, “Suit Over West Nile Spraying Goes Forward Against City,” on the outcome of a federal judge’s ruling, which refused to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that New York city violated the federal Clean Water Act when it sprayed to prevent West Nile Virus.

June 10, 2005Los Angeles Times: Professor Jim Fishman was quoted in the article, “The Munitz Collection; Getty's Chief Executive Has Been Highly Compensated During a Time of Austerity. His Management Style Has Come Under Scrutiny As Well,” on excessive compensation for non-profit executives.

May 29, 2005The Journal News: Land Use Law Center Director Sean Nolon was quoted in the editorial, “A ‘Comprehensive Plan,’” on the need to consider the impact of development on people outside the borders of villages and towns in Rockland County.

May 28, 2005The Journal News: Article, “County Bill Aims to Help Abused,” quoted Pace Women’s Justice Center Executive Director Susan Pollet about a Westchester County bill, which would add domestic violence victims to those already protected by the county's human rights law.

May 25, 2005Jornal do Commercio (Brazil): Professor David Cassuto was quoted and Professor Ann Powers was mentioned in the article, “Bush’s Indifference is an Environmental Risk.” 

May 21, 2005The Journal News:  Article, “Expert Urges Regional Planning,” quoted Sean Nolon, director of the Land Use Law Center, on the need to build relationships in Rockland County when resolving land use issues. 

May 20, 2005 – Channel 9 News: Professor Ralph Stein was on the Channel 9 News at 10 p.m. commenting on the photos that were recently published of Saddam Hussein.

May 11, 2005The Journal News: Adjunct Professor Debra Cohen’s op-ed, “Residents Deserve to be Heard,” centered on the public’s close scrutiny of the sale of 81 acres in Yonkers to the Ridge Hill Development Corporation.

May 2005New York State Bar Association Journal: The New York State Judicial Institute at Pace Law School was featured in the article, “The New York State Judicial Institute: Transforming the Educational World of the Judiciary,” which was written by Judge Robert G.M. Keating.

May 5, 2005The Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman’s op-ed, “Right Playing the Religion Card with Judicial Nominees,” focused on the partisanship over President Bush's judicial nominations by senators accusing those blocking the nominees of being anti-religious.

April 28, 2005Business Week: Professor Barbara Black was quoted in the article, “A Poor Fit for Investors,” on letting customers choose what kind of account they want as long as brokers provide accurate information. 

April 20, 2005Money: Pace Law School’s Securities Arbitration Clinic is mentioned in the article, “Arbitration Clinics Offer Service for Small Investors,” as being the first of its kind to open in the country.

April 18, 2005The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “People@work: High-court Ruling Gives Fired Workers New Options,” on a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling that permits plaintiffs to introduce more evidence to prove their allegation of age bias.

April 15, 2005The Journal News: Article, “Pace Law School Cites Gay Ban in Vote to End Med College Ties,” features the vote by Pace Law School faculty to end the joint degree program between the Law School and New York Medical College.

April 1, 2005 The Journal News: Article, “Schiavo Saga a Wake-up Call, Experts Say,” quoted Adjunct Professor Kathleen Rosenthal on the growing awareness of the need of a health care proxy in light of the Terri Schiavo case.

March 27, 2005The New York Times: Professor Michael Mushlin had his op-ed, “Breeding Psychotics,” published on the consequences of poor prison conditions for prisoners on death row.

March 27, 2005The Journal News: Article, “Deadly Force by Cops Justified, Experts Say,” quoted Professor Randolph McLaughlin on the killing of a twice-convicted felon by police during a chase.

March 25, 2005The Journal News: Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted in the article, “N.Y. Right-to-die Law Among Toughest in U.S.,” on New York law that has helped establish stricter criteria for removing patients from life support.

March 22, 2005The Journal News: Article, “Schiavo Case Points to Need for Healthcare Proxies, Living Wills,” quoted Adjunct Professor Kathleen Rosenthal on having a living will versus a healthcare proxy.

March 18, 2005 New York Law Journal: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was featured in the article, “Conversation with Stephen Friedman.”

March 18, 2005 The Journal News: Article, “West Point Protesters to Hold Fundraiser,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on a lawsuit concerning freedom of speech on a military installation.

March 15, 2005The Journal News: Article, “For Average Citizen, FOI Dealings a Mystery,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on average citizens using the Freedom of Information Law to acquire information.

March 7, 2005San Diego Business Journal: Professor John Nolon and the Land Use Law Center were mentioned in the article, “Series at USD focuses on mitigating disasters,” regarding the launch of the “Nation On Edge” lecture series. 

March 3, 2005 Chronicle of Philanthropy: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was featured in the article, New Director Hopes to Restore Reputation of Scandal-Ridden Charity.”

March 2, 2005 San Francisco Chronicle: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was featured in the article, “RFK's Son Touts Environmental Message at Capitol: Kennedy to Speak Today Before Joint Panel of Legislature.”  

February 28, 2005Stamford Advocate (Connecticut): Article, “Respect Your Elders? Not When Seniors are Victims of Abuse,” quoted Pace Women’s Justice Center executive director Susan Pollet on the rising profile of elder abuse.

February 27, 2005 The Journal News: The Pace Women’s Justice Center was mentioned and its executive director Susan Pollet was quoted in the article, “A Baby Step on Domestic Violence,” on the rise of elder abuse and the struggle to quell the rise of domestic violence.

February 27, 2005The Journal News:  Article, “Board Meets, Ponders Support for Libel Lawsuit by Town Clerk,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on the possibility of a municipality funding a public official's lawsuit.

February 27, 2005 The Times Union (Albany): Pace Women’s Justice Center executive director Susan Pollet was quoted in the article, “Orders Don't Always Protect,” on the effectiveness of restraining orders and the realities of keeping domestic violence victims safe.  

February 23, 2005 – Court TV: The Pace Women’s Justice Center was mentioned and shown on "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice."

February 6, 2005The New York Times: Article, “Violence Rx: Prevention Gets Its Due Protect the Victim, Yes. But Also Halt the Cycle that Produced the Assailant,” quoted Pace Women’s Justice Center executive director Susan Pollet on issues in domestic violence prevention.

January 29, 2005 The Journal News: Article, “Pace May Cut College Ties on Gay Group Ban,” discussed the possible ending of the joint degree program between Pace Law School and New York Medical College unless the college reverses its recent decision to ban a gay student group from campus.

January 28, 2005 – News 12: Professor Jim Fishman was featured in a story on a public hearing about Yonkers city employees serving on the school board.

January 28, 2005 The Journal News: Article, “ Former Yonkers Schools' Chiefs Want Changes,” quoted Professor James J. Fishman on barring city employees from serving on the Yonkers school board.  

January 27, 2005 Greenwire: Article, “Kennedy declines to run for AG,” discussed the Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that he will not run for the Democratic nomination for attorney general of New York.  

January 26, 2005 – Channel 2 News: Professor Michael Mushlin was interviewed on the 11 p.m. news broadcast regarding a new program in the Westchester Department of Correction, which includes "release reports" – a notification to police departments of the identity of each inmate serving a misdemeanor sentence who is returning to that area following release from incarceration. 

January 26, 2005 Knoxville News Sentinel (Tennessee): Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was featured in the article, “Robert Kennedy Jr. to Speak at UT Environmental Lecture.

January 24, 2005 – News 12: Professor Jay Carlisle was interviewed regarding the Cousins/Spano appellate division battle, explaining the process of determining whether to count the disputed ballots.

January 23, 2005 The New York Times: Professor Merril Sobie was quoted in the article, “Well, at Least the Land is Wanted,” on facilities for delinquents and troubled youth in Westchester.

January 23, 2005 The Journal News: Article, “State Senate Race Still in Limbo,” quoted Professor Jay Carlisle on the still-contested 35th District State Senate race and the possibility of a deadlock in the appeals court.  

January 20, 2005 Financial Times (London): Article, “Steady Pace Observer,” discusses Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his possible run for New York attorney general.

January 19, 2005 Greenwire: Article, “RFK Jr. to decide soon whether he will run for state AG,” discusses the possibility of Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running for New York State attorney general.

January 18, 2005USA Today: Article, “RFK Jr. Ponders Attorney General Run,” discussed the possibility of Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running for New York attorney general.

January 17, 2005Newsday: Article, “On the Move,” detailed Professor Randolph McLaughlin’s appointment as Executive Director of Hale House.

January 2005 New York Nonprofit Press: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was featured in the article, “McLaughlin Named Executive Director of Hale House.”

December 21, 2004New York Law Journal: Professor James J. Fishman was quoted in the article, “Lax Oversight of Finances Led to Crisis,” regarding the current fiscal crisis at the Legal Aid Society of New York and the duties of directors of non-for-profit organizations. 

December 20, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Protecting the Rights of the Littlest,” profiled Professor Randolph McLaughlin and his appointment as the new director for Hale House.

December 16, 2004 The Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was featured in the article, “Pace Law Professor Named Hale House Director.”

December 13, 2004Poughkeepsie Journal: Land Use Law Center staff attorney Tiffany Zezula was quoted in the article, “Beacon Residents’ Input Vital, Experts Say Panel Offers Tips for Master Plan,” on updating Beacon’s master plan to guide development and growth in the community.

November 29, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Murder Verdicts in Question,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the problem of prosecutors overcharging.

November 26, 2004New York Law Journal: The Pace Law School Moot Court team was mentioned in “News in Brief” as winning second place in the regional round of the National Moot Court Competition.

November 23, 2004International Herald Tribune: Director of Graduate Programs Mark R. Shulman co-wrote the op-ed, “Central America, the Forgotten Frontier,” on the possibility of Central America becoming a gateway for terrorists to enter into and attack the United States.

November 16, 2004 Poughkeepsie Journal: Article, “Manage Growth in Hyde Park,” quotes Sean Nolon, Director of the Land Use Law Center, on directed growth and new zoning laws in Hyde Park, New York.

October 28, 2004 Time Out New York: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was interviewed on topics ranging from his book, Crimes Against Nature, to current environmental policies in the article, “Clearing the Air.” 

October 24, 2004 The New York Times: Adjunct Professor Debra Cohen’s editorial, “How to Save Yonkers,” was published regarding landmark preservation in Yonkers’ Getty Square.

October 24, 2004 The New York Times: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article, “When Are Two Villages Better Than One?,” on the overlap of local governments in Westchester County. The article also quoted Lester D. Steinman, director of Pace’s Edwin G. Michaelian Municipal Law Resource Center, on the incorporation of Edgemont into a village.

October 22, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Lawyers’ Speeches Focus of New Book; Prosecutor Chronicles Openings, Closings at Well-known Trials,” highlights Adjunct Professor Joel Seidemann’s new book, In the Interest of Justice: Great Opening and Closing Arguments of the Last 100 Years.

October 22, 2004 Pittsburgh Tribune Review:  Article, “Kennedy: Bush Weak on Nature,” focused on Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks on the environment and the current administration’s environmental policies during the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual convention.

October 21, 2004Albuquerque Journal (NM): Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of the Pace Energy Project Fred Zalcman was quoted in the article, “Solar Scuffle,” on homeowners associations bringing lawsuits to force homeowners to remove their solar energy systems.

October 14, 2004New York Law Journal: Article, “’Judge School’ Earns Praise for Setting, Relevant Courses,” profiled Judge Robert Keating and the New York State Judicial Institute.

October 11, 2004National Law Journal:  Professor Bennett Gershman published the editorial, “Cracking Justice’s Façade,” on the misguided prosecution in the first (and only) post 9/11 terrorism trial, where three defendants were convicted in Detroit of operating a sleeper cell to launch terrorist attacks in the U.S. and abroad.  

October 7, 2004Times-Picayune (New Orleans): Article, “Music and Comedy Top Fanfare’s Week 2,” mentioned that Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lecture on “Our Environmental Destiny” as part of Southeastern Louisiana University's October festival of the arts.

October 7, 2004Hartford Courant (CT): “Town News Briefing” noted that Director of the Land Use Law Center Sean Nolon will speak at the 18th annual Rockfall Symposium, titled “Community – Balancing Options.”

October 4, 2004Washington Post:  Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “Putting A Price on Innocents' Lost Years; Exonerations Up, Md. Lacks Formula For Restitution,” on the realities of state legislatures passing individual compensation bills.

October 2, 2004Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City): Article, “Justices Again to Weigh in on Sentencing Guidelines,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the question of sentencing and the usefulness of the federal guidelines of 1984.

October 1, 2004Mother Earth News: Article, “Environmental Justice For All,” featured the life and work of Professor Robert F. Kennedy. 

September 23, 2004Eugene Register Guard (OR): Article, “Expert to Give Free Talk on Environmental Law,” notes that Professor Nicholas Robinson will deliver a lecture on “Defending the Biosphere through Law” at the University of Oregon.

September 13, 2004 The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Donations to Greenburgh Supervisor's Campaign Challenged,” on the ethics of accepting campaign contributions from donors who had applications pending before the town.

September 12, 2004 The Orlando Sentinel (FL): Professor Adele Bernhard was cited as a source for compensation comparison figures in the article, “Cleared Man Leaves Prison with Nothing: Exonerated in a 1981 Rape by DNA Tests, Wilton Dedge Has Received No Compensation.”

September 3, 2004Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Article, “Symposium Topic: Nonprofits and Sarbanes-Oxley,” notes that Professor James J. Fishman will discuss how England tried to reform charity oversight in the 19th Century through the Charity Commission and failed.

August 24, 2004The Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article, “Contract for Kelly's Husband Criticized,” regarding a possible conflict of interest in a Putnam Valley building contract. 

August 20, 2004  -- The Wall Street Journal: Professor Lee Paddock was quoted in the article, “Jury Rules Against Chevron Texaco in Cleanup Suit,” on the effects the Chevron Texaco suit will have on other companies and their cleanup efforts.

August 20, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Business Owner Fighting Village,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein regarding a Port Chester business owner, whose store was seized by the village for a revitalization project. 

August 19, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Sex Predator Stings Can Overshadow D.A.'s Woes,” quoted Professor Bennett Gershman on the legalities and effects of Internet stings in capturing sexual predators.  

August 14, 2004The Journal News: Article, “A Scribe to Nature,” featured Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his recent book, Crimes Against Nature.

Summer 2004 – preLaw Insider: Dean Stephen J. Friedman was featured in the article, “Real-World Deans.”

August 8, 2004 The New York Times: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “The Son Also Runs,” regarding the consequences of leaving the scene of an accident versus getting a D.W.I. 

July 23, 2004 – New York Law Journal: Article, “A Legal Haven in Westchester,” detailed the work of the Pace Women’s Justice Center.

June 24, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Pollet to Lead Women's Justice Center at Pace,” announced Susan L. Pollet as the new executive director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center.

June 13, 2004The Journal News: Professor Bennett L. Gershman published the editorial, “Bush Will Lose 'Presidential Power' Cases,” on the impact of three upcoming U.S. Supreme Court cases on the presidency.

June 11, 2004The Times Union (Albany, NY): Article,  “Bishop Mum on Lie Test Promise,” quoted Professor Ralph Stein on the validity of polygraph results.

June 2, 2004Poughkeepsie Journal: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article, “Locally, Ruling Expected,” on the political effects of the ruling by a U.S. district judge in San Francisco that the federal partial birth abortion ban, signed into law in 2003, is unconstitutional.

May 27, 2004 Business Week Online: Professor James J. Fishman was quoted in the article, “Spitzer vs. Grasso: Unchartered Waters,” on the use of New York’s obscure Not for Profit Corporation Law to try to force ex-New York Stock Exchange Chairman Richard A. Grasso to return more than $100 million in compensation.

May 23, 2004The New York Times: Article, “A Body Blow to Retail Goliaths,” quoted Professor John R. Nolon regarding a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals, granting new protection to local officials who resist the emergence of large retailers in their communities.

May 14, 2004New York Law Journal: Gloria Bruzzano ’04 was mentioned in the article, “Pro Bono: Public Interest Projects,” as the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s 2004 President’s Pro Bono Service Award, Law Student Award.

May 13, 2004The Recorder: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted in the article, “Despite Setbacks, Prison Crusader Can Claim 30 Years of Progress,” about Alvin Bronstein and his career as an advocate of prisoner rights. 

April 23, 2004Miami Daily Business Review: Article, “Rankings of Law Schools by U.S. News & World Report Leave Campus Officials Leaning Toward Love/Hate Extremes,” quoted Dean David Cohen regarding the influence of rankings on prospective students, alumni and university presidents.

April 23, 2004Palm Beach Daily Business Review: Dean David Cohen was quoted in the article “Rankings of Law Schools by U.S. News & World Report Leave Campus Officials Leaning Toward Love/Hate Extremes” concerning the influence of rankings on prospective students, alumni and university presidents.

April 22, 2004The New York Times: Article, “New Chapter for Hale House,” noted that Professor Randolph M. McLaughlin will be the interim director for Hale House, as well as part of the search committee for a new director.

April 21, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Students Probe Impact of Integration Decision,” detailed the events of the daylong symposium on Brown v Board of Education held at the Law School.

April 16, 2004New York Law Journal: In “Law School Rankings Are Annual Love/Hate Affair,” Dean David Cohen was quoted regarding the importance of rankings.

April 13, 2004The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville): Article, “RFK Jr. to Talk Environment in Georgia Southern Lecture; Kennedy Inspires People to ‘Do Something in Their Own Backyard,’” announced Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lecture at Georgia Southern University.

April 9, 2004The Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in an article, “Bidder Claims Rye Owes Him $508,000,” concerning a contractor who is considering legal action to reclaim lost profits.

April 8, 2004 The Journal News: Article, “Pirro Advisor Quits,” on the subject of Executive Assistant District Attorney David Herbert (’92) resigning from the district attorney’s office after 10 years of service.

April 6, 2004Village Voice: Article, “The Other Black Sea,” quoted co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic Karl Coplan about a lawsuit brought by Riverkeeper, seeking to force ExxonMobil to pay penalties to the US government and to clean up an oil spill, which has lain under Brooklyn for over 50 years.

April 5, 2004 The Daily Deal: Article, “Movers and Shakers,” mentioned Stephen J. Friedman as newly appointed Dean of Pace Law School effective July 1.

April 1, 2004 New York Law Journal: “News in Brief” announced the appointment of Stephen J. Friedman as Dean of Pace Law School.

April 1, 2004 The Journal News: Article, “Friedman Named Dean at Pace Law School,” regarding the appointment of Dean Stephen J. Friedman.

March 28, 2004The New York Times: In “Another Schism on the Border,” Lester D. Steinman, director of Pace’s Michaelian Institute’s Municipal Law Resource Center, and Sean F. Nolon, director of the Land Use Law Center, were quoted regarding town border disputes in the age of urban sprawl.

March 22, 2004The National Law Journal: Professor Bennett L. Gershman authored an article, “Prosecutors Tell Lies, Too,” on the irony of the Martha Stewart case. 

March 21, 2004The New York Times:  Professor Bennett L. Gershman is quoted in the article “When Prosecutors Err, Others Pay the Price” regarding prosecutorial misconduct.

March 16, 2004Poughkeepsie Journal: Article, “Cases Enter Legal Arena as Church and State Issue,” quotes Professor Bennett L. Gershman on the prosecution of New Paltz mayor Jason West and two Unitarian Universalist ministers for performing gay marriages.

March 13, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Tuckahoe: Local Couple Take Officials to Court,” quotes Professor Jay C. Carlisle regarding public officials suing citizens.

March 10, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Mount Vernon Bears No Liability in Shooting,” quotes Professor Randolph McLaughlin with regard to the decision in a case of a Mount Vernon shooting.

March 9, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Yonkers: Keeping the Women’s Movement Alive,” announces the joint program between Pace Law School and Sarah Lawrence College, which begins in September.

February 26, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Edwards’ Wife Tries to Sway New York,” details Elizabeth Edwards’ visit to the Law School while campaigning for her husband, Sen. John Edwards (D–NC), during the Democratic primaries.

February 25, 2004The Journal News: Professor Linda Fentiman is quoted in “Experts Say Mother Psychotic” concerning the difficulties facing the prosecution in the case of a mother who pushed her child in front of a bus.

February 22, 2004The State Journal-Register (IL): Article, “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak March 3 at UIS,” details a lecture by Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the University of Illinois at Springfield on the topic “Our Environmental Destiny.”

February 7, 2004The Journal News: Article, “Stars Attend Benefit for Women’s Causes,” detailing a benefit held at the Women’s Justice Center to raise money for women’s empowerment.

January 26, 2004 - The Journal News: Article, “White Plains Takes New Approach to Domestic Violence,” details the recent alliance of the Law School’s Women’s Justice Center and the White Plains Police Department, unofficially known as “Annie’s Office.”

January 20, 2004 - Poughkeepsie Journal: The Law School and Land Use Law Center are mentioned in an article, “Vital Help Coming For Local Planners,” detailing new efforts to provide training for planning and zoning board members.

January 15, 2004 - New York Daily News: Article, “Change in the Wind for Times Square Firms,” discussing a recent trend of midtown businesses toward wind generated energy use, names Pace University as one of the New York City organizations making the switch.

January 13, 2004 - Yale Daily News: Pace Law School and Professor Nicholas Robinson are mentioned in an article, “Environmental School Appoints Two New Professors,” discussing two recent appointments to the Yale Forestry and Environmental School.

January 12, 2004 - The Virginian-Pilot: Professor Adele Bernhard is quoted in an article, “Bring Uniformity to Compensation Bills,” detailing the debate surrounding “fair payment” and uniformity in cases of wrongful incarceration.

January 12, 2004 - Westchester County Business Journal: Article, "Pace Plans to Promote Energy Reliability," discusses the Northeast Regional Applications Center to be established by the Law School's Energy Project and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with $450,000 in shared funds from state and federal grants.

January 7, 2004 - The Times Union: Article, “Proposal Aims to Unclog Family Court System,” discusses New York State Bar Association plan to create a family court magistrate position in order to offset an increasing caseload in Albany County Family Court, through legislation authored by Professor Merril Sobie.

January 05, 2004 - Student Lawyer Magazine: Article, “Pace Law Students Have Fun With Networking,” profiles Pace Law School’s Barrister’s Guild.

December 31, 2003 - New York Law Journal: Professor Randolph McLaughlin represented the New Rochelle Voter Defense Fund in a voting rights case against the city of New Rochelle detailed in an article, “New Rochelle Council Districts Violate Voting Rights Act, Judge Finds.”

December 27, 2003 - The Record: Article, “Kennedy Eco-Warrior to Headline Water Conference,” reports that Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the headline speaker at an international conference on Canadian heritage rivers to be held June 6-9 in Guelph.

December 17, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “Male Students Warn Peers on Dating Abuse,” discusses a program initiated by Pace Law’s Women’s Justice Center, aimed at training high school males to be peer-educators on the subject of date abuse.

December 15, 2003 - Newsday: Professor Randolph McLaughlin is mentioned in “Trading His DA's Badge For A Robe,” a profile of newly appointed state Supreme Court Justice Gregory Lasak.

December 8, 2003 - The Journal News: Professor John Nolon is quoted in an article, “Hudson Transformation at Critical Point,” discussing recent real estate development along the Hudson River.

December 5, 2003 - The New York Law Journal: Article, “Law Students Get a Jump on Networking,” profiles Pace Law School’s Barrister’s Guild.

December 4, 2003 - American Planning Association Monthly: Article, “Whatever Happened To,” mentions The Land Use Law Center at Pace Law School in a profile of Ramapo, NY.

December 4, 2003 - The Miami Herald: Article, “A Case for Self-Regulation as Too Little and Too Late,” analyzing various properties of self-regulation in the securities industry, mentions The Pace Investor’s Rights Project and quotes Professor Barbara Black.

November 28, 2003 - The Journal News: Briefing discusses the $450,00 in state and federal grants Pace Law School will share with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to help accommodate a regional center to promote the use of clean and efficient energy.

November 28, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “BLWV Discuss Patriot Act,” notes that a Pace Law School student was invited to recount a personal story during a discussion of the U.S.A. Patriot Act held by The League of Woman Voters of Bronxville.

November 25, 2003 - Salon.com: Article, “Save the Earth-Dump Bush,” mentions Pace Law School in an interview with Professor Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

November 25, 2003 - Sunday Mail: Pace Law School is mentioned in an article, “Serving With Diplomacy,” detailing the accomplishments of prominent United Nations Diplomat, Sri Razali Ismail.

November 25, 2003 - New Straights Times Management Times: Article, “IUCN Launches First-ever Academy of Environmental Law,” mentions Pace’s involvement in the IUCN launch of the Academy of Environmental Law, a global network and forum for universities to achieve higher standards in environmental legal education and research worldwide.

November 24, 2003 - The Journal News: Pace Law Professor Shelby Green offers her opinion in an article, “Judge’s Mortgage, Deed Seem to Disagree,” discussing a zoning issue in Harrison.

November 21, 2003 - The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.: Article, “School of Arb: University Programs and Small Investors,” includes Pace Law School in a discussion regarding schools that have started programs allowing their students to participate in actual arbitrations.

November 19, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “Among librarians, Fed Laws Raise Concerns Over Privacy,” discussing recent library confidentiality issues, mentions U.S. Attorney James Comey’s speech at the Law School.

November 17, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “U.S. Attorney Strongly Backs Patriot Act in Time of Terror,” details U.S. Attorney James Comey’s discussion of the Patriot Act at Pace Law School.

November 14, 2003 - New York Law Journal: Adjunct Professor Debra Strauss is quoted in an article, “Diversity Takes Hold at U.S. Supreme Court,” discussing diversity among U.S. Supreme Court law clerks.

October 31, 2003 - Business Wire: The naming of Robert G. Costantini, ’95 to the position of Chief Financial Officer of First Aviation Services, Inc. is detailed in an article, “First Aviation Services Inc. Names New Chief Financial Officer.”

October 31, 2003 - Connecticut Law Tribune: Article, “Special Focus; Cum Laude,” profiles Greenwich commercial litigator and semi-professional football player, John T. Shaban, '93.

October 31, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “N.Y. Waterfront Commission Names First Female Law Chief,” discusses the promotion of Joy M. Kelly, ’87, from assistant counsel to director of law, by The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.

October 31, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, “Campaign 2003,” discusses Surrogate Court Judge Alfred J. Weiner’s bid for reelection. Judge Weiner has been an adjunct professor at the Law School.

October 31, 2003 - New York Times: Professor Randolph McLaughlin is quoted in, “County Lines,” an article discussing the efforts of Mayor Ernest D. Davis to revitalize the socially and economically debilitated South Mount Vernon Community.

October 30, 2003 - OnEarth Magazine: Article, "Good Counsel,"  discusses the efforts of four Pace Law students to argue in federal district court that New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection was guilty of violating the Clean Water Act.

October 17, 2003  - Westchester County Business Journal: Article, "Addressing the Future," mentions the joint law and Master of Public Health degree offered by Pace Law School and the New York Medical College School of Public Health.

October 17, 2003 - The Journal News: Article, "Pace University Law School, Medical College Collaborate," details several Pace Law School joint-study programs, including: law and public health with the New York Medical College School of Public Health, law and women’s studies with Sarah Lawrence College, and law and environmental studies with Yale University and Bard College.

October 17, 2003 - Westchester County Business Journal: Article, "Pace Law School Offers Joint Degree Programs with Medical College and Sarah Lawrence," previewed Pace Law School’s combined degree programs with the New York Medical College School of Public Health and Sarah Lawrence College.

October 17, 2003 - Prelaw: Pace Law School, the Center for Environmental Legal Studies, and the Center for Land Use Law were mentioned in "Environmental Protection," an article delineating environmental law programs in the Northeast.

October 14, 2003 - NPR : Pace Law School is mentioned several times on the Tavis Smiley Show.  Smiley discusses the latest push for prison reform and the budgetary challenges correctional facilities face across the country. His guests include Vincent Shiraldi, executive director of the Justice Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., and Mike Rushford, president of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in Sacramento, CA.  

May 15 - The Journal News: Professor Ralph M. Stein is mentioned and quoted in article "Court bans Yonkers' dog breed-specific law" that reported on a judicial order prohibiting the city of Yonkers from enforcing its breed-specific law, which requires owners of pit bulls and other dogs to muzzle their pets in public and carry insurance.

May 14, 2003 - Daily News: Article "4.4M in Donations Settles AG Probe" mentioned Pace Law School as one of the entities that will receive money following a settlement of the suit against the former chairman of Qwest Communications. 

May 12, 2003 - PR Newswire: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned in article "ASLA Medals and Firm Award Recipients Selected." He has been selected to receive the ASLA's Olmsted Medal, recognizing his sustained environmental leadership, vision, and stewardship.

May 6, 2003The Journal News: The official opening of the New York State Judicial Institute during a Law Day celebration is described and Pace University President David A. Caputo is quoted in article “New judicial institute opens in White Plains.”

May 5, 2003 New York Law Journal: New York State Judicial Institute mentioned as the first judicial training and research center in the nation built by and for a state court system. The article “State Judicial Institute at Pace Opens Its Doors” also explains that Dean Robert G.M. Keating will run the institute. The opening coincided with Law Day and several speeches were made on the theme "Celebrate Our Freedom: Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties.”

April 3, 2003- TheStreet.Com: Professor Jill Gross quoted in the article, "The Art of Arbitration". The Securities Arbitration Clinic is also mentioned

March 5, 2003 - New York Law Journal - Professor Barbara Black was quoted in “Courts Increase Intervention in Arbitrations”.

March 2, 2003 - New York Times - Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. quoted in article “A Wind Power Plan Stirs Debate in Massachusetts”.

February 27, 2003 - The Journal News - Professor Ralph M. Stein was quoted in "Design store is the focus of inquiries" with regards to bankruptcy filings and its significance to the Palazzetti Express Furniture Store issue

February 25, 2003 - The Journal News - Professor Ralph M. Stein was quoted in the article, “Cox conviction stands”, regarding the Supreme Court ruling on the Paul Cox case and the confidentiality of AA.

February 19, 2003- National Law Journal - Pace Law School’s securities arbitration clinic is mentioned and Professor Jill Gross quoted in article Economy's Busted, but Law School Clinics Booming”.

February 16, 2003 - New York Times: Professor Randolph M. McLaughlin and his wife, Pace Law alumni Debra S. Cohen, were featured in the article, “IN PERSON; Lawyers Who Fight For the Little Guy “. Patsy D. Gouldborne, Prof. McLaughlin and Ms. Cohen's partner at McLaughlin, Gouldborne & Cohen, was mentioned as also being a Pace Law alumni. Professor Jay Carlisle was also quoted.

January 2003 - Cosmopolitan Magazine:  Ran a two page article featuring Christina Brouder, '02.  "My Near-Death Experience Had an Upside".

January 20, 2003  - The Journal News: Professor Karl Coplan and Riverkeeper were mentioned in the article. "Decision near on water-pollution case against NYC"

January 10, 2003 - The Journal News: An article was written on the Energy Project's Staff Attorney, Victor Tafur, 99.  "Colombian Lawyer Admitted to State Bar". 

December 19, 2002The New York Law Journal: Pace Law School was touted for having an increase in bar passage rates when the national average has declined.  "Several Schools See Decreases in Bar Pass Rate". 

December 6, 2002 - New York Times. Professor Adele Bernhard was quoted in the article, “Wrongful-Conviction Lawsuits, While Likely, Are Hard to Win.”

November 19, 2002- New York Law Journal - Pace Law School’s Institute of International Commercial Law website www.cisg.law.pace.edu is featured in an article entitled www.ebwatch.com.

October 20, 2002 - Business Review: The Pace Law Energy Project was mentioned in the article "Engineer Hopes Solar Project Can Spin Off Into New Business."

October 6, 2002 - Daily News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article "Will law let a cop killer keep his payoff?"

October 3, 2002 - Glen Cove Record-Pilot: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was featured in the article "Our Children at Risk."

 

   

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