Elisabeth Haub School of Law News

Siblings Megan and Brendan McDonough were both inspired to pursue a career in law by their grandfather, a successful attorney.

Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is once again ranked #1 in the country for Environmental Law by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, released today. Haub Law was also ranked #19 in the nation for its trial advocacy program as well as #18 for Dispute Resolution. Several other programs at Haub Law were recognized in the top rankings this year, including International Law, Health Law, Tax Law and the Law School's Part-Time Program.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman shares his legal insight with PIX11 News on the federal murder charges facing Luigi Mangione, offering expert analysis on the potential for the death penalty.

Professor Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal, warning that the Trump administration’s use of federal policing powers is edging the country closer to an authoritarian state.

Newsweek, Haub Law Professor Amelia Wilson criticizes the proposed “Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act,” calling it a threat to citizenship rights that promotes an ultranationalist agenda and suggests dual citizens are inherently untrustworthy.

We’re proud to announce this year’s Honorary Degree Recipients, speakers, and honorees—an extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers who bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and inspiration to the Class of 2025.

A 2010 Haub Law alumnus, the Honorable Joseph A. Marutollo was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on September 25, 2023. Previously, he was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, serving as Chief of the Civil Division. Judge Marutollo also serves as an adjunct professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. We sat down with him to chat about his experience at Haub Law, on the bench, and beyond.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that distinguished alumnus New York City Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker will deliver the Law School’s commencement address at its 47th Commencement Ceremony, to be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens on May 20. Commissioner Tucker will also receive the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the highest honor conferred by the Law School, recognizing his lifelong contributions to public service, public safety, and the legal profession.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted its 30th Annual Law Leadership Dinner at the Westchester Country Club on Thursday, March 28, 2025, celebrating alumni and friends of the Law School whose achievements and support advance the mission of legal education and enrich the broader legal community.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Black Law Students Association Mock Trial Advocacy Team finished strong in the prestigious 57th Annual Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. After months of dedicated preparation, the team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the Competition, ultimately placing fourth in the nation based on preliminary scores, which propelled them to the competition's quarterfinals where the team finished in the top eight among over twenty competing schools.