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 Pace | Haub Environmental Law Hub Scholars Program has been a tremendous initiative for our Sustainable Business Law Hub,” said Jason Czarnezki, Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean of Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives, as well as inaugural Faculty Director of the Hub. “Our Scholars gain ESG experience in a variety of settings, as interns at law firms and working with in-house legal teams. These experiences have allowed our top students interested in ESG and sustainable business to pursue their interests in a meaningful way.”
The Sustainable Business Law Hub Scholars Program offers a unique blend of curriculum, scholarship, and mentorship for students pursuing careers in sustainable business law and ESG law. This highly selective program is tailored for students with exceptional entrance credentials and a clear, passionate vision for careers at the intersection of sustainability, business law, and environmental law.
As Hub Scholars, students gain hands-on experience in promoting sustainable business practices through internships or externships. These placements may involve working with ESG practice groups at law firms, collaborating under the guidance of in-house counsel at corporate entities, or supporting NGOs and government bodies in the ESG field. Additionally, Hub Scholars benefit from targeted training workshops and preparatory programs, working closely with faculty supervisors and seasoned mentors in the field. This supportive structure empowers students to refine their interests, build their professional networks, and access potential career opportunities.
“During my time as a Sustainable Business Law Hub Scholar, I have had the opportunity to connect with students, professors, and professionals within the sustainable business space broadly. These connections have allowed me to learn about a diverse range of topics within the “ESG" space,” Hub Scholar 2024-2025, Morgan Martin shared. “Furthermore, having the opportunity to intern with Paul Weiss in their ESG and Sustainability Practice has allowed me to see first-hand what an "ESG lawyer” entails. I look forward to continuing to learn from my fellow Hub Scholars, Professors, and Board Members as the Sustainable Business field evolves.”
Over the course of their studies, students receive curricular guidance that will allow them to receive the Advanced Environmental Law Certificate while pursuing courses relevant to sustainable business law, including the Business Law Path to Practice and the option to pursue an MBA with the Lubin School of Business as part of the joint JD/MBA program. Haub Law also offers courses on sustainable business law which include topics such as the definition of ESG, corporate responsibility and the triple bottom line; the role of the corporate board in achieving sustainability; social impact investing and ESG ratings; and ESG and climate disclosures, voluntary ESG reporting and risk management. Importantly, Hub Scholars will also have access to a wide network of Haub Law alumni, Lubin alumni, the Hub’s Advisory Board, and subsequent Hub Scholar alumni, who serve as mentors to new Hub Scholars.
Haub Law’s Sustainable Business Law Hub serves as an incubator space, student-training program, research endeavor, and think tank devoted to addressing global sustainability challenges through policy and research projects, relationships with the business community, and capacity building in private environmental governance. The Hub incorporates the three pillars of sustainability—economic, social and environmental welfare—into global business practices by engaging in research and policy development, improving public law and governance, and working with existing industry, the small business community, startups, and the community at-large to develop and employ innovative private environmental models and sustainability practices, such as those that promote a circular economy. Working hand-in-hand with faculty experts, students participating in the Hub receive practical training and experience in using the law to foster sustainable business practices.
Karina Krul is a JD candidate pursuing the Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. This Fall, she began pursuing her Master of Environmental Management at the Yale School of the Environment. Karina graduated in 2019 with a BS in Marine Biology from the University of New Haven. She completed her Honors Thesis on how environmental awareness affects attitudes toward sustainable development, which she presented at the 2019 Society of Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting. In the Spring of 2024, Karina was a junior associate for Pace International Law Review and an intern with the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations. Additionally, Karina began her work as a Law Clerk at Richman Law & Policy in the Spring of 2024 focusing on impact litigation firm that uses consumer protection law to hold corporations accountable for their environmental representations. Karina is passionate about a future that operates through inclusive, environmentally sound governance by ensuring every stakeholder gets a seat at the table. This summer, she will be a law clerk with Earthjustice.
Morgan E. Martin is in her final year of her JD degree at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She graduated from Rollins College in 2021 with a degree in Public Policy and Political Economy. Before coming to law school, she moved to Bali Indonesia to volunteer for an NGO where she taught English and sustainability lessons in a local village and worked on a coral reef restoration project. Last year, Morgan was Vice-Chair for the Jeffery G. Miller National Environmental Moot Court Competition and was a research intern at the Pace Energy and Climate Center. This past summer she was a summer associate at Fenwick & West in their corporate practice and will return to Fenwick & West as an entry-level associate after graduating. She is currently an Acquisitions Editor for Pace Environmental Law Review as well as an intern for Paul Weiss’s ESG & Sustainability Advisory Practice. She plans to graduate with an Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law.
Samuel de Carvalho is a Brazilian attorney currently pursuing an LLM in Environmental Law, specializing in Energy and Climate Change Law, at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. After completing his Bachelor of Laws at the Federal University of Ceará in 2022 and working as an attorney in the private sector, Samuel decided to explore the intersection between this sector and environmental law. Samuel serves as a research assistant for the Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies, where he helps organize and draft IUCN motions for the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. In addition, Samuel is the Written Content Vice Chair for both the ABA SEER Climate Change and ESG & Sustainability Committees, where he manages article editing and content creation. He also holds the role of LLM Liaison for Haub Law’s Environmental Law Society.
Samuel has a deep interest in global climate discussions as well, volunteering at COP28 with Legal Response International and being selected by YOUTHCOP to participate in COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. His recent publications include articles on SEC rules impacting registrants’ value chains and clean energy incentives for the implementation of ground source heat pumps under energy savings performance contracts. In 2024, he began interning with the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), focusing on improving social and environmental performance in the mining sector.
Lauren Lynam is a JD candidate at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and is also pursuing her Master of Environmental Management at the Yale School of the Environment. She graduated in 2021 from Chapman University with a BA in Economics and BS in Environmental Science and Policy. While in law school, Lauren has joined many organizations and is currently a Co-Editor-in-Chief of Urban Lawyer Law Journal; Productions Editor on the Pace Environmental Law Review; Co-Vice Chair for the ABA Section of Energy, Environment and Resources’ ESG Committee; and Student Ambassador at Haub Law. This past summer, she worked as a Summer Associate at Cuddy & Feder and is continuing as a Law Clerk through the school year. She aims to continue her efforts in the ESG space, merging the practices of economics, science, and policy through law. She is also pursuing the Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law.
Harrison Bench is a JD Candidate at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where he is pursuing the Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law. Next fall, he will begin his Master of Environmental Management at the Yale School of the Environment. In 2023, Harrison graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College with a degree in Environmental Policy. He is currently Programs Vice Chair of the ABA SEER Environmental Law Society Network, Bailiffs Vice Chair for the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, a Land Use Law Scholar/Research Lead, and a Junior Associate for the Pace Environmental Law Review. This past summer, Harrison worked as a legal intern for EPA Region 2 in their water and general law branch. He presently serves as Deputy Executive Director of Students for Climate Action, a regional environmental non-profit. As a Hub Scholar, Harrison is eager to learn more about how the corporate sector can help local governments, small businesses, and other under-resourced stakeholders pursue sustainability initiatives and comply with relevant environmental laws.
Haoting Guo is a JD candidate at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a BS in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning in 2021. Before attending law school, Haoting served as an operations intern at an NGO focused on biodiversity advocacy. During her first year at Haub Law, she developed a strong passion for promoting sustainable business practices within corporate settings, which drove her to become a Hub Scholar. Haoting interned with the Energy and Environmental Law Department at Consolidated Edison this past summer. She currently serves as a student editor for the Urban Lawyer.
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