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Faculty and Staff
Professor Smita Narula elected as a Fellow in the American College of Environmental Lawyers
Professor Smita Narula was invited by the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) to become a Fellow in the ACOEL. Professor Narula is among 22 new Active Fellows and two Honorary Fellows elected to membership in the College. The ACOEL notes that “Each individual was selected for his or her distinguished experience, high standards of practice and substantial contributions to the field of environmental law.” Congratulations, Professor Narula! In addition to Professor Narula, two Haub Law alumni were also elected to the ACOEL as fellows – Basil Seggos ‘01 and Marla Wieder ‘93. Read the ACOEL press release (PDF).
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In the Media
Pace Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in amNewYork arguing that New York’s U.S. Attorney John Sarcone exemplifies what he views as problematic Trump-era federal prosecutor appointments. Professor Gershman contends that such appointments risk politicizing the Department of Justice and eroding public trust in the rule of law.
In the Media
The Land Use Law Center at Pace University is featured in MyRye.com for co-leading public engagement in Rye’s new Comprehensive Plan — the city’s first major planning update in nearly 40 years. The Center will help guide community input as Rye develops its long-term framework for housing, infrastructure, and environmental resilience.
Students
Congratulations to Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s ADR Mediation Team on an outstanding performance at the Client Counseling Competition. This unique competition centered on legal challenges arising from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Ultimately, the Pace Haub Law team, Melanie Mahoney (3L), Lana Hubbs (3L), and Zella Ertl (2L), finished as Semi-Finalists.