Pace University News

Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford speaks with Bloomberg on a high-profile tax strategy tied to a SpaceX-related deal, explaining how precedents like the Walton case have solidified the use of grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), which remain difficult to unwind.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in amNewYork examining U.S. foreign policy strategy, writing that aggressive dealmaking approaches risk strengthening adversaries rather than weakening them.

Haub Law Professor John Bandler pens an op-ed in Reuters emphasizing that cybersecurity fundamentals remain essential, even for sophisticated lawyers and organizations, warning that gaps in governance, system management, and data protection can leave institutions vulnerable to preventable risks.

In Forbes, Pace President Marvin Krislov examines the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education, emphasizing that the conversation has shifted from whether AI belongs in the classroom to how institutions can guide its use with intention and ethical focus. Drawing on discussions at Pace and the World University Leaders Forum, he highlights the importance of integrating AI across disciplines while ensuring it strengthens core learning and critical thinking.

In Newsday, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman analyzes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 100 days in office, noting that early concerns about his experience have eased as his appointments have been well received and he has demonstrated an ability to manage complex challenges and unexpected events.

Pace Haub Law Professor Gershman speaks with New York Focus about legal ethics concerns surrounding a New York state senator’s conduct as a practicing attorney, describing a pattern of missed deadlines and court appearances that could rise to the level of “professional negligence” and warrant disciplinary action.

Haub Law Professor Lauren Hammer Breslow co-authors an op-ed in The Hastings Center for Bioethics calling for a “Family Bill of Rights” in mental healthcare, advocating for stronger protections, transparency, and support for families navigating the system.