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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that three new members have joined its Board of Visitors. The new members include Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. “Mimi” Rocah, two distinguished Haub Law alumni, Caesar Lopez ’12, and Felipe Paez ’96.

“Our Board of Visitors is comprised of thought leaders in the legal community who serve as reliable advisors to and advocates for the law school community,” said Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. “At Haub Law, we strive to reflect our current student body, our alumni, and the ever-changing legal climate through our Board of Visitors members. Each of our new members bring tremendous value to our Haub Law community—a broad range of expertise, diversity in the legal field, and a commitment to furthering the best interests of our law school. I am proud to welcome Mimi, Caesar, and Felipe to the Board and look forward to working with them to ensure the continued success of Haub Law.”

Miriam (“Mimi”) E. Rocah is the Westchester County District Attorney. Leading the largest prosecutorial agency in the state of New York outside New York City, DA Rocah has dedicated her life to pursuing justice for victims, keeping our communities safe, and working for a fairer criminal justice system for all.

Before winning her election as Westchester DA in November 2020, DA Rocah was the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice, a legal analyst for MSNBC and NBC News, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for 16½ years. She oversaw the prosecution of organized crime, gun traffickers, corrupt public officials, narcotics dealers, sex traffickers, and child predators. She is a recipient of the 2016 Women in Federal Law Enforcement Leadership Award.

Prior to her career as a federal prosecutor, DA Rocah clerked for Judge John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and Judge Chester J. Straub of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She was also a litigation associate at the law firm Cravath, Swaine and Moore, and a paralegal at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, DA Rocah is a graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Law. She is also an alum of the nationally-acclaimed NYC Urban Fellows Program, a public policy fellowship where she completed her program with the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs.

Caesar Lopez is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for the Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer, Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League and Exploria Stadium. In his role, he oversees all legal and business affairs, strategic projects, human resources, facilities and operations, administration and external/government affairs.

Prior to joining the team side in Orlando, Lopez spent time at Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing where he provided strategic counsel to multiple MLS Clubs, U.S. Soccer Federation and the Mexican Federation on all commercial deals and player transactions. Recently, Lopez was named Orlando Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 and received the 2020 SPORTYS award for Best in Business Operations. He was honored as a Rising Star at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s 2021 Law Leadership Dinner.

Lopez is an Orlando native and in 2022, he was selected to serve as the Chairman-Elect of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission after his work on the 2022 FIFA World Cup Host Committee bid. He has deep ties to the Haub Law community and for years, he has been active as an elected member of the Haub Law Alumni Board. He received his BA from University of Connecticut and earned his JD from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2012.

Felipe Paez is Global Lead Counsel at Ernst & Young (“EY”). At EY, he is the Partner/Principal leading Global Data Protection and serves as the EY Network’s Global Privacy Leader.

Paez has broad global experience advising strategic leaders and leading legal and risk management teams in highly complex government and corporate organizations. Prior to joining EY, Paez spent nearly 8 years at General Electric, first as Chief Compliance Officer/Counsel and most recently was Chief Counsel, Information Protection and Cyber Security. Before that, he spent 4 years at Dell, as Chief Investigations Counsel and then as Director, Federal and Public Sector Compliance.

Paez received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan and his JD from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, with Certificates in International Law and Environmental Law, graduating in 1996. Paez also served as a Colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserves.

The Board of Visitors furthers the interests of the Law School by involving alumni and friends in significant issues of concern to the School, and by building a sense of community that fosters pride and participation. The Board is also dedicated to fostering a strong interest in the mission of the Law School by helping to recruit outstanding students, hiring graduates and encouraging financial support from public and private sources. The Board is currently co-chaired by Alfred E. Donnellan '81, Managing Partner, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP and Kathleen Donelli ’85, Partner, Goldschmidt & Genovese, LLP

Pace University Professor of Biology Nancy Krucher, PhD, has received a three-year $400,241 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study new methods to combat cancer cell development of resistance to targeted treatments.

“Cancer is a major health concern in our country and throughout the world,” said Professor Krucher. “Currently, much of cancer research focuses on identifying specific mutations or abnormalities in tumor cells and creating drugs that target them. These targeted therapies have exhibited a great deal of success in some cancer types. Unfortunately, while targeted therapies usually work for a few months or a few years, cancer cells often develop resistance to these agents.”

Targeted therapies­—which involve certain drugs used to specifically target the ways in which cancer cells grow, divide, and spread—are becoming more common in cancer treatment. However, cancer cells can acquire resistance to the targeted agent, making the treatment less effective. ATP-citrate lyase (ACLY) is a critical enzyme in cancer cell growth that can be activated as a response to targeted therapies, particularly in treatment of breast cancer and melanoma, often resulting in poor prognosis.

In February 2020, the FDA approved a new ACLY inhibitor, and another was recently developed. In this project, these agents are predicted to have anti-cancer activity. Krucher’s research aims to investigate the hypothesis that targeting ACLY with these inhibitors can reverse resistance in breast cancer and melanoma.

Because the newly developed ACLY inhibitors that will be used in this study have largely not been tested on cancer cells to date, Krucher hopes her work can provide new insight for cancer treatment, including the development of novel drug combination regimens. Additionally, Krucher’s work will employ an in vivo model of cancer metastasis in melanoma as well as three-dimensional cancer cell cultures, an innovative and effective approach to studying the physiological tumor environment.

Undergraduate biology students will also be closely involved in this research, carrying out a majority of the experiments outlined in the study, helping prepare them for careers in the biomedical research workforce.

“Professor Krucher is doing incredibly important work in the field of cancer research, an area of biomedicine that touches so many lives around the world,” said Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD, dean of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education. “Through this grant, Professor Krucher and our biology students have the opportunity to uncover critical information that could improve the effectiveness of these vital treatments.”

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success because of its unique programs that combine immersive academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Pace University’s liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.

Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Third-Generation Alumna Rachel Skopp-Cardillo’s Success is Deeply Rooted at Pace

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You are a coordinator for field scheduling at NBC Sports, and recently, an Emmy-award winning associate producer for your work on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tell us how it felt to be recognized for this extraordinary achievement so early in your career.

I've always wanted to work with the Olympics and my family is very involved in sports. My father is a sports chiropractor, and my mother is a documentarian, who did documentaries about Olympic Swimming Trials and races across the Sahara Desert. She has three Emmys of her own, also for her work as a senior producer, so I’ve always known that I’ve wanted one and dreamed of having one with my own name on it. At a friend’s graduation party in high school, I was voted most likely to win an Emmy. Funny enough, I didn’t even know that I was nominated, but found out the following day when the press release came out and I searched my name. I screamed and ran all over my apartment. I first called my mom, saying “I think I am crying!” Then, I called my favorite Pace professor, Professor Maria Luskay!

Can you describe the work you did at NBC Sports that led to your Emmy win?

I worked in the Highlights Factory, which is something I will never forget. It's a huge room filled with shot selectors, production assistants, editors, producers, and directors. The operation ran 24/7, and it publishes highlights, compilations, interviews, and inspiring stories on NBC's YouTube channel and official website. So much footage was coming in, and, with the help of the shot selectors, it was my job to pick the best and share them with the producers and editors. I also directed the Blackmagic ISO [a type of camera] feeds of the Swimming competition all the way from Tokyo. It was a little stressful because the shot selected is on the feed forever. Once I got the hang of it, though, it was quite fun!

“Working on a Pace Docs documentary is one of the best ways to experience hands-on learning outside of the classroom at Pace. I was able to thrive as a filmmaker and gain confidence in knowing that this is what I am supposed to be doing with my life.”

You graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking on the Pleasantville campus. What attracted you to pursue this course of study?

I have Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dysgraphia [a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities], so it's really hard for me to write things down and to tell stories verbally. Instead, I feel like I can shine more visually. I love all aspects of production: pre-production, production, and post-production. It just felt natural to me.

How has your degree prepared you for your career and how did you get started? What internships did you have or other activities did you participate in on campus?

Professor Luskay and Professor Lou Guarneri's Producing a Documentary class influenced me so much. I learned all about teamwork and hard work through the making of two documentaries, Puerto Rico: Hope in the Dark (2018) and Hawaii: Living on the Edge in Paradise? (2019). Working on a Pace Docs documentary is one of the best ways to experience hands-on learning outside of the classroom at Pace. With roles as first assistant director and colorist, I was able to thrive as a filmmaker and gain confidence in knowing that this is what I am supposed to be doing with my life.

Also, the video editing classes I took with Professor La Rosa helped me become familiar with the Avid Media Composer editing system which I use daily at NBC, and Professor Luskay’s class really helped me with all of the planning aspects of my current role at NBC Sports as a coordinator in the scheduling department.

I had two internships as a student. The first was as a post-production intern with Creative Chaos, in which I assisted producers and editors with their footage needs. The second was as an engagement intern at American Documentary, an opportunity I received with the help of both President Krislov and Professor Luskay. In that role, I assisted in developing educational materials for teachers and students in grades 8-12 on the Season 32 documentaries airing on PBS for POV.

Why did you choose to enroll at Pace University?

It just felt like home. I came from a high school with a very small graduating class, so Pace was big enough for me and yet small enough that I could thrive. I am also a third generation Pace student. My grandmother, Irene Maruzella Cardillo, graduated from [then known as] Good Counsel College in 1951 in White Plains with a degree in Chemistry. My mother, Lauren Cardillo, graduated from the Pleasantville campus in 1980 with a degree in Literature and Communications, and also gave the commencement speech at her graduation.

What projects or goals do you have for the future?

My goals are to work the next Olympics and the Paralympics in Paris in 2024, whether through my office in Stamford, Connecticut or by actually going to Paris. To prepare for this possibility, I’ve been taking Duolingo lessons for French every day since June of 2022.

What advice would you give to our students as they navigate their college life?

If you're looking for an internship or you're looking to connect with other professionals in your area of interest, join a Facebook group or find a list serve that will help you with job listings. Also, go on every interview you are offered. You never know where it might lead.

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On Saturday and Sunday, March 19–20, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University united for the Louis V. Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition, held in-person for the first time since 2019. The 2022 Louis V. Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition is the Advocacy Program's principal source for recruiting outstanding advocates for Haub Law’s highly competitive Moot Court Program. The Competition was named after Professor Louis V. Fasulo, Director of Advocacy Programs, for his long and outstanding work with the program.

Over 270 first year students prepared and presented successful arguments in front of Haub Law Advocacy Board members, attorneys, and alumni. This year’s overall winner of the Competition was Daniel Conte with Charles Caspari placing second. Rounding out the top four were competitors Daniel Reyes and Maggie Yee. All of the 1L competitors put their best foot forward in completing this incredible learning experience, which resulted in a very competitive and exciting competition. The students impressed the judges with their knowledge of the law and their overall professionalism and preparedness. It was clear from the student performances that the Legal Skills Professors worked diligently with their students to perfect the art of advocacy.

Winner of the competition, Daniel Conte, stated, “My classmates and I prepared all semester by researching and writing the appellate brief. As a result, I knew the arguments very well, however, during the competition it was really about being comfortable with speaking to judges and showing them that we knew and understood the arguments and facts of the case perfectly. I had never participated in a competition like this, so I didn’t know what to expect regarding the questions and demeanor of the judges, but as the day went on, my classmates and I felt more comfortable being up at the podium. I certainty did not expect to win, and I am still a bit shocked. It was an eye-opening experience and I look forward to getting involved with more trial and appellate advocacy on campus.”

To prepare for the competition, the Haub Law Advocacy Honor Board pre-mooted over 100 rounds of practice for the 1L students, taking much of that responsibility were the Internal Competitions Directors, Michaela Petersen and Marlene Geerinck who worked tirelessly in administering, coordinating, and overseeing the entire competition weekend. Additionally, the entire Advocacy Board, led by Mattison Stewart, Regina Rubino, Angelo Spedafino, Kye Shah, and Kiefer Campbell exemplified for the 1L students the rich learning environment at the law school and our community. A team effort, there were over 30 volunteers from the Advocacy Program and other organizations who assisted as bailiffs for the competition, set up, organization, and otherwise over the course of the entire weekend. This was in addition to the over 70 attorney and alumni volunteers who served as judges. Additionally, Professors Michelle Simon and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Law Operations Jill Gross offered guidance, confidence, and support throughout. Themis Bar Review generously sponsored the Competition providing bar preparation credit to each of the winners.

This year’s Top 4 Finalists are as follows:

1. Daniel Conte
2. Charles Caspari
3. Daniel Reyes
4. Maggie Yee

Our Top 8 Competitors:

• Charles Caspari
• Courtney Henf
• Daniel Conte
• Daniel Reyes
• Hannah Atkinson
• Kaila Pugliese
• Lena Constable
• Maggie Yee

Our Top 24 Competitors:

• Amanda Dinkin
• Cady Drell
• Charles Caspari
• Courtney Henf
• Dane Gesang
• Daniel Conte
• Daniel Reyes
• Haleigh Catalano
• Hannah Atkinson
• Kaila Pugliese
• Kim Abrahall
• Laurel Jobe
• Lena Constable
• Maggie Yee
• Marco Del Grosso
• Matthew Mattesi
• Michael Kayal
• Nicholas Lamari
• Peter Cella
• Remila Jasharllari
• Rita Flanagan
• Sabrina Rehfeld
• Sheila Tapia
• Theresa Persico

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s trial advocacy program is ranked #24 in the nation according to the 2022 U.S. News and World report rankings.

Anthony Desiato is a 2012 Haub Law Alumnus, former Director of JD Admissions and current Manager of Assessment and Advising at Haub Law, comic book and superhero aficionado, filmmaker, podcaster, husband, father, and more.

Can you briefly describe your journey to law school?

I started right after undergrad at Fordham, and I arrived at law school with a general interest in Intellectual Property, but no specific plans about what I might want to do with my degree.

Why did you choose Haub Law?

This is going to sound like I'm in Admissions mode, but the honest truth is that I came to visit for Admitted Student Day and just felt that it was the right atmosphere for me. The environment very much defied my expectations of what I thought law school would be like – stuffy, competitive, etc. It seemed like a place where I would be comfortable and thrive, and I'm happy to report that I was right.

As a student, what was one of your most memorable experiences while at Haub Law?

Law review is definitely among my most memorable experiences. If I am being honest, a classmate sort of roped me into trying out, and I don't think I fully appreciated what a commitment it would be. It was a somewhat grueling, but ultimately worthwhile, endeavor, and I was a wiz at research and citation by the end of it.

Did you always envision an alternative career to the traditional practice of law upon graduating?

I did not originally envision a career at Haub Law as a student. However, shortly after graduating in May 2012, I started making videos for the administration on a freelance basis. Then, that fall, a full-time position in Admissions became available. Since graduation, I had been in the admissions department, most recently as the Director of JD Admissions, however, I recently started a new role at the Law School as Manager of Assessment and Advising.

Switching gears a bit, how did your comic book interest develop?

My comic book fan "origin story" occurred in the winter of 1992, when a window display at a store in the White Plains Galleria caught my eye. They were advertising the landmark "Death of Superman" storyline. My parents bought it for me, and comics have been a major part of my life ever since.

Who is your favorite “superhero” and why?

Superman, always. At the most fundamental level, I have always been drawn to that character because, unlike many other superheroes, Superman is not driven by guilt or revenge. He is just someone trying to do the right thing because of the values his adoptive parents instilled in him.

You also are a filmmaker, can you talk about the documentaries you have done?

During the summer after my 1L year, I found myself in need of a creative outlet and decided to grab a camera and film a documentary about my local comic shop, where I had worked for many years. It really awakened a calling in me, and I fell in love with filmmaking and nonfiction storytelling generally. I followed that up with two more human interest stories, one about a flea market vendor and another about an aspiring puppeteer. Most recently, I Kickstarted a film called My Comic Shop Country, which secured distribution in early 2020 and is currently available on Amazon, Apple TV, and Curiosity Stream. While the subject matter is comics retail, the film really taps into larger themes about perseverance and community.

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And, how did your podcasts evolve?

Once again, my local comic shop proved to be the inspiration I needed. When the owner decided to close in 2015, I started a podcast called My Comic Shop History to chronicle the final days and relive the store's most memorable moments. I continued the show with looks at collecting behavior, conventions, and more. I cannot put into words how much I have enjoyed the art of podcasting; whether you are recording in person or remotely, there is a sense of connection during the recordings that is very powerful. I think that is why podcasts in general have caught on in such a major way. They are available on all of the major podcast platforms and I have been told that they really help pass a commute!

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What is next as far as a documentary or more podcasts?

I do have plans for my fifth documentary, though the pandemic has me in a bit of a holding pattern right now. Podcasting has been keeping me busy, though! I have launched two new ongoing series: the Superman-centric Digging for Kryptonite as well as My Comic Shop Book Club.

What are you favorite ways to spend your time outside of work?

Spending time with my wife and son, which I have gotten to do quite a lot of over the past year! During normal times, we enjoy going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

On Thursday, December 8, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted the 21st annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference. This year’s conference theme was Land Use Under Siege: Revisiting Well Grounded. Additionally, as part of a pre-conference Reception, the Center honored three individuals, including Professor John Nolon, at their Founder’s Award Reception.

The Founder’s Award Reception, held the evening before the annual conference provides a platform to recognize a current Haub Law student, a Haub Law alumni, and an individual or municipality. This year, Taylor M. Palmer '12, a partner with Cuddy & Feder LLP and a Haub Law alumnus, was the recipient of the Distinguished Young Attorney Award, as a result of his ongoing close work with the Land Use Law Center and continued commitment to land use law. Current Haub Law student Bailey Andree was selected as the recipient of the inaugural Professor John R. Nolon Student Achievement Award for her dedication and commitment to excellence in fulfilling the mission of the Land Use Law Center. These significant awards were presented by Paul Beyer, State Director of Smart Growth, NYS Department of State and Noam Bramson, Mayor, City of New Rochelle. In his remarks, Mayor Bramson gave specific examples of the significant impact Professor Nolon and the Land Use Law Center have had on the Hudson Valley. He noted that Professor Nolon’s and the Center’s guidance has allowed for the sensical design and operation of numerous urban centers, which resulted in improvements to the environment, strengthened economies, an enrichment in quality of life, and a positive reflection of values.

Finally, Professor John R. Nolon was honored with the Founder’s Award in recognition of his lifetime career of working collaboratively with a numerous communities and continued ability to foster positive change. The award was presented by Jessica Bacher, Executive Director, Land Use Law Center, and Tiffany Zezula, Deputy Director, Land Use Law Center, who both expressed their gratitude for Professor Nolon’s visionary leadership, guidance and mentorship throughout the years. Both Jessica and Tiffany fondly recalled how Professor Nolon would so effortlessly apply his mediation skills, calming down a client or rewarding a student or staff member with his token treat, a Butterfinger, which was always on hand during meetings. “There’s a true art in mediation, in bringing people together, and John is the leader in it,” they said. “John is the one who truly molded us and so many others to develop their land use talents.”

Each year, the Annual Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference brings together hundreds of attorneys, business professionals, academics, and local leaders to learn about national, regional, and local innovations and best practices. These thought leaders and policy makers convene to confront the challenges that are faced in land use. This year’s conference theme, explored the aspirational work of Professor John Nolon and the necessity for a new approach to properly using local land use law, all through a series of innovative and interesting sessions, panels, and lectures.

“Professor John Nolon’s life’s work provided the platform for this year’s annual conference – which both explored the necessity of a new approach to properly using local land use law while also recognizing and honoring the groundbreaking research and work of Professor John Nolon,” said Dean Horace Anderson. “Since founding the Land Use Law Center in 1993, Professor Nolon has fostered the development of sustainable communities and regions through the promotion of innovative land use strategies and dispute resolution techniques. Professor Nolon has developed a prolific body of work and Haub Law and the Land Use Law Center are proud to both recognize and honor him.”

This year’s conference featured numerous panels exploring the history of land use law, the evolution of land use law, and notably, land use law experts explored changes in land use and related regulations since the founding of the Land Use Law Center in 1993. The development of the varied and numerous land use laws along with examples of how current zoning and land use regulations are redefining the planning paradigms of the second half of the 20th century was explored as well. Each panel and session touched on the significance of Professor Nolon’s research, work, and contributions to the development of land use law and its future. The morning portion of the conference also featured sessions on ethics, along with breakout sessions focused on innovations in disaster mitigation and planning.

During the conference, Distinguished Professor John Nolon himself delivered an inspirational keynote address on Local Land Use Law Under Siege: Choosing to Succeed. Professor Nolon detailed the state of land use law at the time of the Land Use Law’s founding in 1993 and how it has evolved since then, to the present. During his keynote, Professor Nolon recognized the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing crisis, equity disparities, and climate disasters as contributors to the shaky state of local land use law, resolving and demonstrating how we can move beyond these crises to a more grounded state.

For the Groundbreaker’s Award Presentation, Touro University Provost (Graduate and Professional Divisions), Senior VP, Academic Affairs, and Professor of Law, Professor Patricia E. Salkin, who is also a land use law expert, academic, and long-time scholarly collaborator and friend of Professor Nolon’s detailed The Contributions of Professor John R. Nolon in a Nutshell. Together, Professor Nolon and Professor Salkin have authored several scholarly articles, casebooks, and nutshells together. Professor Salkin detailed Professor’s impressive career and contributions, as a Fulbright Scholar, his scholarly impact through his numerous books and articles, the thousands of students he has taught at not only Haub Law, but Yale and Columbia, and the broad impact his work has had on the courts, legislation, and beyond. Professor Salkin concluded her touching presentation by noting that “communities across the world are better off because of John Nolon.”

The conference continued with a final two afternoon sessions, including one on Meeting Local Housing Needs and the other a law update on Land Use and Sustainable Development: Cases and Materials, based on the textbook of which Professor Nolon is a co-author. The full-day conference wrapped up with a touching baseball themed reception in honor of John Nolon and his love of the Yankees.

John R. Nolon is Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University where he supervises student research and publications regarding land use, sustainable development, climate change, housing insecurity, racial inequity, and the coronavirus pandemic. He is Co-counsel to the Law School's Land Use Law Center, which he founded in 1993. He served as Adjunct Professor of land use law and policy at the Yale School of the Environment from 2001-2016. Before he joined the law school faculty, he founded and directed the Housing Action Counsel to foster the development of affordable housing. He is co-author of the nation's oldest casebook on land use law: Land Use and Sustainable Development Law: Cases and Materials, currently in its ninth edition. He published nearly 50 articles in the New York Law Journal and over 60 law review articles on various aspects of land use and sustainable development law. An anthology of seven of his articles was published in 2006 as a special issue of the Pace Environmental Law Review. He has produced fifteen books (and counting) on the topics of land use law, open space protection, local environmental law, managing climate change, and the mitigation of damage caused by natural disasters. His current research focusses on the management of climate change through a strategy known as Climate Resilient Development on which he is working with over 40 Haub land use students.

The Land Use Law Center

Established in 1993, the Land Use Law Center at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is dedicated to fostering the development of sustainable communities through the promotion of innovative land use strategies and collaborative decision-making techniques, as well as leadership training, research, education, and technical assistance. Through its many programs, the Center offers municipalities, land use leaders, citizens, advocates, planners, attorneys, real estate industry leaders, and other land use professionals assistance that enables them to achieve their development and conservation goals. Its activities provide opportunities for students of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University to gain in-depth, practical experience that allows them to become practice-ready attorneys serving private, public, and non-governmental clients. The Land Use Law Center is the preeminent center of its kind offering extensive research and consulting services; conferences, seminars, and clinics; law school courses; practitioner and citizen-leader training programs; continuing legal education programs; multimedia resources; and frequent publications on sustainable land use and community development.