Joshua Brachfeld is a 2L at Haub Law and so far he describes his experience at the law school as “amazing.” “The School has been extremely helpful in assisting me navigate my law school experience in the midst of a pandemic. All the faculty and staff I have worked with have been great. Everyone is willing to help. Notably, the Center for Career and Professional Development has been a huge help this last year in helping draft my resume and respond to any questions or concerns I had about internships and in providing useful advice for applications.”
Joshua spent this past summer as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Andrew E. Krause in the Southern District of New York. He noted that “everyday was something new in Judge Krause’s chambers. Some of the most interesting legal work I did included writing bench memos for the Judge and listening to pretrial and settlement conferences. This experience was great as it exposed me to many different areas of law. I was also able to further develop my legal writing skills. I learned to better synthesize and analyze information, and also discuss that information in a persuasive way. My research skills were very much enhanced and overall, I gained a better understanding of the stages of a lawsuit.”
While at Pace, Joshua is pursuing a concentration in corporate law. “Upon graduation, I plan on practicing Corporate Law in New York. I have accepted a 2022 Summer Associate position at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. This experience will provide me the opportunity to work on corporate matters, such as M&A, Private Capital, or Executive Compensation.” Recently, Joshua completed participating in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Student Honors Program. This is a ten-week program for law students to become acquainted with the regulation of the securities markets.
Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed this week in amNewYork where he criticizes efforts to investigate attorneys involved in January 6 cases, warning that such actions risk politicizing the Justice Department.
Pace Haub Law Professor Perry Carbone speaks with NPR on the Justice Department’s proposed fraud enforcement office, noting that effective enforcement depends on independence and credibility, and warning that perceived political influence could undermine public trust.
Pace University is featured in Lohud on how Westchester colleges are preparing students for an AI-driven job market. The story highlights Pace’s early hands-on approach to career readiness—from first-year resume-building and LinkedIn training to AI-assisted job prep and advanced salary-negotiation coaching. Director of Career Services and Employer Relations Dana Burr notes that the goal is to help students stand out by pairing technical skills with communication, adaptability, and professionalism in an increasingly competitive market.