Established in 1971 in White Plains, the law firm Cuddy & Feder LLP has always had strong ties with its community. When Pace Law School (now the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University) opened its doors five years later, a close relationship between the firm and the law school naturally evolved. Now, in 2025, fourteen Haub Law graduates are employed as attorneys at Cuddy & Feder.
“Our firm prioritizes initiatives that support Haub Law students,” shared Kristen Motel ’15. “Our firm’s Diversity Committee theme for 2025 is: Cuddy & Feder Gives Back. We want to highlight our firm’s commitment to local communities. In this spirit, we came up with the idea to organize a suit donation to Haub Law’s Career Center, which was met with enthusiastic support throughout the firm.”
The suit donation initiative was spearheaded by Kristen Motel ’15, Maximillian Mahalek ’19, and the firm’s Diversity Committee. Both Kristen and Maximillian shared that they both had very positive experiences during their time as students at Haub Law. “The opportunity to participate in different legal clinics, in tandem with the support of the Career Center, opens countless doors for students to get in-depth and practical experience working in their fields of interest,” said Maximillian.
The Haub Law community is a close-knit community where many graduates rely on one another for mentoring, referrals, and networking long into the future.
“The Haub Law community is a close-knit community where many graduates rely on one another for mentoring, referrals, and networking long into the future,” said Kristen. “Alumni strive to stay engaged and seek out ways to support the school and its students. We want to equip the next generation of legal professionals with the tools and confidence that they need to succeed. This latest initiative of Cuddy & Feder is an example of that support.”
After the passing of two long-term and dedicated Alumni Board Members, the Honorable Sandra A. Forster ’79 and Adele Lerman Janow ’90, the Alumni Board decided to establish an Immediate Impact Scholarship to commemorate the lives of these esteemed alumnae, The Adele Janow and Judge Sandra Forster Memorial Scholarship.
From a cattle farm in Illinois to a law office in Manhattan, Cari Rincker ’07 has built a career at the intersection of agriculture, law, and advocacy. Founder of Rincker Law PLLC, a firm focused on food, agriculture, and family law, Cari has forged her own path as a lawyer, educator, author, and podcast host—all while staying rooted in her rural beginnings and passionate about helping others navigate complex legal landscapes.
Throughout his legal journey, Paul Humphreys ’09, has consistently exemplified the values of leadership, service, and mentorship. Currently a partner and office managing partner in the New York office of Freshfields US LLP, Paul has built a remarkable career focused on US and cross-border public and private M&A. Today, Paul attributes much of his professional success to the education he received at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and in turn, takes every opportunity he can to support his alma mater.