WHO: Congresswoman Nita Lowey will be presented with the "Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and the Law" Award.

WHEN: March 13, 2004, at 11:00 a.m.

WHAT: In celebration of Women’s History Month, Pace Law School’s Women’s Association of Law Students will host its annual award brunch. The event is designed to highlight the accomplishments of women in law. The Women’s Association of Law Students is comprised of Pace Law Students working cooperatively to enhance the educational experience and professional pursuits of female law students.

WHERE: Pace Law School, Preston Hall, Tudor Room, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, New York.

Gloria Bruzzano, President of Pace Law School’s Women’s Association of Law Students stated, "Congresswoman Lowey is an amazing and courageous individual. It seemed obvious that WALS should recognize her as a pioneer. She has dedicated much of her political career to advancing the rights of women and children. Her record with regard to domestic violence, health care, education and abortion speaks for itself...she is committed to making a difference for women in her district. Congresswoman Lowey has also helped our own Women's Justice Center and continues to support Pace and our endeavors. It is an honor to be able to present this award to her.

Founded in 1976, Pace Law School is a New York Law School with a suburban campus in White Plains, N.Y., 20 miles north of New York City. Part of Pace University, the school offers the J.D. program for full-time and part-time day and evening students. Its postgraduate program includes the LL.M. and S.J.D. degrees in Environmental Law and an LL.M. in Comparative Legal Studies. Pace has one of the nation's top-rated Environmental Law programs and its Clinical Education program also is nationally ranked, offering clinics in domestic violence prosecution, environmental law, securities arbitration, criminal justice and disability rights. www.law.pace.edu 

Pace is a comprehensive, independent university with campuses in New York City, Pleasantville and White Plains, NY and a Hudson Valley Center at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, NY. More than 14,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Education, Lienhard School of Nursing and Pace Law School. www.pace.edu