Gender Justice Initiatives
Since the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University first opened its doors in 1976, justice and equality for people of all genders has been a core focus for many of our students, alumnae, alumni and faculty members. The Law School offers a wide range of courses, clinics, externships, and extracurricular activities for students who are interested in all aspects of gender justice, including children’s rights, family law, LGBTQ issues, legislative reform, the judicial system, and public policy at the local, state, national and international levels. Our faculty members provide theoretical and practical leadership in a variety of areas with expected and unexpected intersections with gender, including business law, civil rights, criminal law, domestic violence, education law, employment law, environmental law, estate planning, health law, human rights, immigration law, jurisprudence, social media, and taxation.
Featured Publications by Haub Law Faculty Members
- David Cassuto & Michael B. Mushlin, Powerless Beings: Solitary Confinement of Humans and Nonhumans in America, 102 Neb. L. Rev. 527 (2024)
- Bridget J. Crawford & Emily Gold Waldman, Hot Flash: How The Law Ignores Menopause and What We Can Do About It (forthcoming 2024) (co-authors with Naomi R. Cahn)
- Margot J. Pollans, Gender Regrets: Banning Abortion and Gender Affirming Care, __ Utah L. Rev. __ (forthcoming 2024) (co-author with Noa Ben-Asher)
- Michelle S. Simon, The Federal Future of Medication Abortion, __ Ind. L. Rev. __ (forthcoming 2024)
- Jill I. Gross, “RBG and Arbitration,” in The Jurisprudential Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Ann Bartow & Ryan Vacca eds., 2023)
- Camila Bustos, Climate Migration and Displacement: A Case Study of Puerto Rican Women in Connecticut, 55 Conn. L. Rev. 781 (2023) (co-author with Bruni Pizarro & Tabitha Sookdeo)
- Bridget J. Crawford & Emily Gold Waldman, Menstruation Matters: Challenging Law’s Silence on Periods, NYU Press (2022)
Women’s Association of Law Students (WALS)
The Women’s Association of Law Students (WALS) is a student organization dedicated to raising awareness of law-related issues that predominantly affect women. WALS is the largest student group on campus and offers a forum for information and support for women in the law. Our goal is to improve the status of women in the legal profession and in society at large.
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- 2021–2022; Amy Azzopardi ‘22
- 2020–2021: Juliana Palmieri ‘22
- 2019–2020: Jennifer Fineman ‘21
- 2018–2019: Morgan Weill ‘19
- 2017–2018: Alexandra Kontos ‘18
- 2016–2017: Amelia Christian ‘17
- 2015–2016: Eve Lincoln ‘16
- 2014–2015: Kiersten Schramek ‘15
- 2013–2014: Danielle Meeks ‘14
- 2012–2013: Danielle Meeks ‘14
- 2011–2012: Melissa Peace Tomaino ‘12
- 2010–2011: Rachel Schwartzman ‘11
- 2009–2010: Melissa Baumgartner ‘10
- 2008–2009: Carly Lynch–McGuire ‘09
- 2007–2008: Carly Grant ‘08
- 2006–2007: Carly Grant ‘08
- 2005–2006: Leicia Grant ‘06
- 2004–2005: N/A
- 2003–2004: N/A
- 2002–2003: N/A
- 2001–2002: N/A
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- 1999–2000: N/A
- 1998–1999: Katherine Woodhouse McGerald
- 1997–1998: Kristina (“Tina”) Hendrickson & Elizabeth Corwin
- 1996–1997: Kristina (“Tina”) Hendrickson Allaire & Elizabeth Corwin
- 1995–1996: Alison Dodson
- 1994–1995: Joanna Bowen
- 1993–1994: Adrienne Paule
- 1992–1993: Ana Gonzalez
- 1991–1992: Susan Guarino–Oliverio
- 1990–1991: Donna Nassor
- 1989–1990: Deborah Mark
Pioneer of Justice Award
Every year, to recognize and celebrate the achievement of phenomenal women in our society who are breaking glass ceilings and laying down foundations for a more equal future, our organization chooses a recipient of the WALS Pioneer of Justice and Equality Award and celebrates her achievements at an event that is open to the entire Pace community, as well as members of the public.
Pioneer of Justice Award Recipients
Emerging Scholar Award in Gender & Law
The Haub Law Emerging Scholar Award in Gender & Law is presented annually in recognition of excellent legal scholarship related to gender and the law published by a full-time law professor with five or fewer years of full-time teaching experience. After an open call for submissions, papers are reviewed on a blind basis by members of the Haub Law faculty with expertise in this area. The Elisabeth Haub School of Law invites the award recipient to present their winning scholarship to the Law School community.
Emerging Scholar Award in Gender & Law Recipients
Pace Women’s Justice Center
Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. A nonprofit legal center serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain services related to divorce, custody, support, financial exploitation, public benefits, and housing. Through outreach events and training programs PWJC raises awareness, educates the community, and trains judges, police officers, attorneys, and social service providers on best practices when working with victims of abuse.