Haub Law News

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks to Reuters about the Department of Justice’s consideration of charges against judges and lawyers involved in immigration-related cases. He calls the move part of a broader campaign to “terrorize, intimidate, [and] frighten” legal professionals into silence.

Professor Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal warning that the Trump administration’s use of Palantir surveillance technology represents a dangerous expansion of government monitoring—one that threatens core civil liberties and privacy protections.

In the New York Post, Professor Bennett Gershman weighs in on the delayed ruling in former President Trump’s $454 million appeal, suggesting political interference may be at play.

In Newsweek, Haub Law Professor and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Amelia Wilson explains the significance of a recent legal victory for green card holders, emphasizing the protections that remain in place despite Trump-era immigration crackdowns.

In an op-ed in The Conversation – picked up by Times Union – Haub Law Professors Bridget J. Crawford and Emily Gold Waldman— discuss menopause treatments and call for greater public awareness, workplace support, and legal protections for those navigating menopause-related symptoms.

Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law provides a legal analysis to Newsweek about recent warnings issued to green card holders. She clarified that there are clear legal protections in place, offering much-needed context on immigration law and due process.

Susan Cacace ’89 began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County after graduating from what was then known as Pace Law School. In 2005, she began her nearly 20 years of service as a Westchester County Court Judge. A dedicated public servant, after spending 30 years as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge, she decided it was time to pursue a lifetime dream of serving Westchester County as the District Attorney. Now, after winning the election and taking office earlier this year, Westchester County DA Susan Cacace has an ambitious list of priorities to “bring Westchester to a better place.”

Emily Waldman is a Professor & the Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She joined Haub Law in 2006 and teaches Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Law & Education, and Employment Law. Most recently, Professor Waldman co-authored the book “Menstruation Matters: Challenging the Law’s Silence on Periods,” with Professor Bridget Crawford. Learn more about her recent book, advice on clerkships, and more in this Q&A.

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the unexpected passing of Professor John A. Humbach, a cherished colleague and beloved teacher to generations of students at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

The world is changing fast, and Pace University is preparing the leaders who will change it for the better. From healthcare to public service to law, our students aren’t just keeping up—they’re stepping up, driven by purpose, compassion, and the power to lead the future.