Elisabeth Haub School of Law News

In her article for the Times Union, Pace University Haub Law Professor Bridget J. Crawford calls for New York to take action to remove PFAS from menstrual products, “Without strong federal oversight, the responsibility falls on states,” she writes. New York Senate Bill 1548, which would ban PFAS and other toxic substances in menstrual products, unanimously passed in mid-January. It is now up to the Assembly and Speaker Carl Heastie to move quickly to pass Assembly Bill 1502. The passage of the Assembly bill is critical not only for safeguarding public health, but also for joining the growing group of states that ban PFAS in menstrual products.”

In an article for the River Journal aimed at informing immigrants of their rights, Adjunct Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at Haub Law, shared her insights on the critical difference between an administrative and a judicial warrant. “An administrative warrant is not signed by a judge, as is legally required to be enforceable,” she said.

Following claims that Ring camera notified its customers about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman spoke with Newsweek about the legal implications of alerting others to potential ICE activity.

Professor Gershman explains that free speech protections allow residents to discuss law enforcement in their neighborhoods, but language that actively encourages evasion of authorities could possibly be construed as obstruction of justice. "I think it's important to be very explicit on what is being communicated," he said.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is delighted to announce that they will have the honor of hosting Anthony Moffa, Professor and Associate Dean for Innovation at the University of Maine School of Law, as a Haub Visiting Scholar.

After receiving his LLB from the National University of Singapore and practicing law for a number of years, Mark Ortega ’23 decided to pursue a career in academia. With an LLM in environmental Law from Haub Law, Mark returned to Singapore where he is pursuing his aspirations of teaching and research.

Professor Gershman was featured on News 12’s Power & Politics to discuss the controversy surrounding the executive order to deny birthright citizenship, providing historical context on this decades-old constitutional provision.

Pace University's Haub Environmental Law Professor Katrina Fischer Kuh spoke with News 12 about Trump’s plans to withdraw proposed PFAS limitations, also known as “forever chemicals” found in water, food packaging and other products. Professor Kuh cautions, “don’t panic,” saying it’s possible there could be a reconsideration.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce the selection of its third annual class of Sustainable Business Law Hub Student Scholars (Hub Scholars). The Hub Scholars Program was launched in 2023 as an integral part of the Sustainable Business Law Hub in fostering the next generation of legal leaders in sustainable business and ESG (environmental, social, and governance). An incredible benefit of being one of the selected Hub Scholars is the opportunity to participate in a coveted ESG internship or externship at prestigious law firms, financial institutions and businesses.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce the appointment of an accomplished leadership team to continue to guide its top ranked Environmental Law Program into the future. Haub Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, Katrina Fischer Kuh, will serve as Faculty Director of the Environmental Law Program. Achinthi C. Vithanage, Professor of Law for Designated Service in Environmental Law and Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs, will assume the role of Executive Director of the Environmental Law Program. Additionally, Josh Galperin, Associate Professor of Law, will take on the role of Faculty Director of the Sustainable Business Law Hub.