Pace University News

At 25, Soumyadip Chatterjee ’23 began his Pace journey. By 27, he was the youngest senior software engineer on a major project at Wells Fargo. Read his story to see how he turned challenges into motivation to go further.

Partner, professor, and playwright—Addison O’Donnell ’14 has built a career that blends law and creativity. In this episode, he walks us through his journey from Arts and Entertainment Management at Lubin to becoming a partner in just a few years. We dive into the value of mentorship, problem-solving, and hard work. He also shares how he continues to pursue his love of writing musicals alongside his legal career.

As Compliance Counsel at Wine.com, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University alumna Brigid O’Hara ’20, shares that her experience with the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic at Pace Haub Law played a significant role in shaping the career she has today.

For Michi Yoshikawa ’25, the MS in Environmental Science and Policy program has been the perfect place to explore the connection between policy, advocacy, and real-world change.

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.

Growing up, Samuel Carvalho ’25 LLM dreamed of being a diplomat, an ambition that led him to pursue a law degree at the Universidade Federal do Ceará in Fortaleza, Brazil. However, during his time pursuing an LLB, he had the opportunity to work alongside environmental organizations serving under-resourced communities. This experience was the beginning of a new passion for Samuel.

From student leader to future law clerk, Joe Seminara '25 proves that determination and mentorship go a long way in law school.

The youngest of seven, Kyle Davis-Edwards ’25 grew up in a loving, humble household where his parents held him to high expectations. “My parents enrolled me in a private high school with the expectation that I excel in the school’s top tier sports and academic programs,” shared Kyle. “While my parents were strict, it was their guidance that cultivated me into the disciplined and driven person I am today.”