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Initially, Melis Ozcan ’24 LLM described her main objective in pursuing her LLM as to sit for the New York Bar Exam, however, her educational experience at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University ultimately contributed to her personal growth while also providing her with a high-quality legal education.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Imre Szalai, a nationally-known scholar focusing on arbitration and the Federal Arbitration Act, will join the faculty as a full Professor of Law with tenure beginning in Fall 2025. Professor Szalai will teach courses on contracts, commercial arbitration, civil procedure, and legal ethics.

On Wednesday, May 22, the Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) hosted its annual Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser at the waterfront Barley Beach House, gathering community leaders, advocates, and supporters to help raise vital funds for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.

President Marvin Krislov is featured in City & State’s 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education list, which highlights leaders making a significant impact in academia. The profile notes his leadership at Pace University, as well as his prior work at the White House and his commitment to expanding educational access.

Glamour Magazine recently featured Cindy Kanusher, Executive Director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center, in its powerful piece, “The Quiet, Extraordinary Bravery of Cassie Ventura.” In the article she reflects on the courage it takes for survivors to come forward publicly and how Cassie Ventura’s testimony underscores the ongoing stigma surrounding domestic abuse and the urgent need to believe survivors.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks The Hill about President Trump’s continued battles with celebrities, notably his recent spat with “The Boss,” Bruce Springstein.

Professor Bennett Gershman of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University spoke with Bloomberg about the sentencing of ex-Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner in the 1MDB scandal, calling it “a critical illustration” of why such prosecutions matter.

Pace University Public Administration Department chair Gina Scutelnicu-Todoran appears on News12’s Power & Politics, sharing insights on the politics of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that recently passed through the House of Representatives.

Michael Mushlin, professor emeritus at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, speaks with Newsday about what he describes as a potential turning point for New York’s prison system amid ongoing calls for reform and accountability.

In their Wall Street Journal article, “A Universal Injunction Compromise,” Pace Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman and co-author Joel Cohen tackle the complex issue of universal injunctions, proposing a thoughtful solution to balance judicial oversight and executive authority. They argue for a mandatory short-term stay on injunctions to allow for swift appellate review—drawing on historical precedent from Holtzman v. Schlesinger, a Vietnam War-era case that illustrates how the courts can act quickly and decisively.