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Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University student Harrison Bench ’27 has been named a 2026 winner of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER) Law Student Writing Competition in the Energy and/or Resource Recovery category.

Earning your master’s degree in a science field shows employers that you have the skills, discipline, and passion needed for leadership or specialized positions. At Pace, our STEM-designated MS programs are designed to prepare students for advanced, in-demand careers by combining rigorous academics with real-world application. Read more about the top MS degrees that will lead you to well-paying and fulfilling careers.

For five decades, Haub Law faculty have inspired generations of students. Here, several professors reflect on what has made teaching at the Law School meaningful and to share one lesson they hope students carry with them.

When Pace University renamed its law school in honor of Elisabeth Haub in 2016, it celebrated more than a transformative partnership. It recognized a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, and the belief that law can be a powerful force for protecting people and the planet.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Professor Philipp Schlüter will join its full-time faculty as Assistant Professor of Law.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that it has selected Professor Aisha Saad to receive the 2026–2027 Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award.

Haub Law Professor Emily Gold Waldman provides legal analysis to Chalkbeat on a Michigan school district policy requiring teachers to choose from a list of 32 pre-approved classroom messages or undergo legal review before displaying other signs. Professor Waldman says she has not seen another district adopt restrictions this specific, adding that the policy reflects broader efforts by school systems to avoid classroom discussions surrounding controversial topics.

Haub Law Professor Sara Gonzalez-Rothi is featured in POLITICO discussing federal Clean Water Act permitting requirements for data centers. Professor Gonzalez-Rothi explains that public permitting processes give communities an important opportunity to understand and weigh in on projects with significant environmental impacts before construction begins.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in amNewYork examining a federal judge's ruling in Trump v. IRS. Gershman explores the court's findings that former President Donald Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche orchestrated a fraudulent lawsuit for personal benefit, writing that the case raises fundamental questions about executive power, the independence of the Justice Department, and accountability under the law.