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Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Professor Emeritus Michael B. Mushlin was honored with the John R. Dunne Champion of Justice Award by Prisoners' Legal Services of New York (PLS) at a ceremony that celebrated his long and impactful career as a scholar, advocate, and defender of prisoners’ rights.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides expert commentary to Newsweek about New York Attorney General Letitia James' first campaign rally since her federal indictment. Professor Tamman describes James as maintaining a strong political footing despite the charges.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today, analyzing fan discourse surrounding Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. He explains that parasocial relationships—where fans feel emotionally close to a public figure—drive much of the reaction.

In a Newsweek interview about the Zohran Mamdani race, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman notes that Andrew Cuomo’s polling gains mark a dramatic shift in voter sentiment and that “skepticism remains” over how long those gains will last.

Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau discusses the academic and ethical implications of a lawsuit involving a student accused of AI-generated plagiarism with ABC7 New York and Newsday. Professor Brusseau cautions against blind reliance on detection software, arguing that AI challenges conventional understandings of authorship and intention.

Pace Haub Law School Professor Bridget Crawford tells Law.com that the IRS shutdown is a “gift to corporations and the wealthy.” With the IRS unable to enforce tax law, Crawford warns that each day the agency remains closed limits its ability to ensure accountability among the nation’s highest earners.

Natalie Lara ’25 is a first generation Mexican American whose parents both came to the United States as young adults. Natalie was the first in her entire extended family to attend college and was also the first to attend law school.

Habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, disease—these are just some of the threats to wildlife targeted by a groundbreaking collaboration of the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (NYSWRC) and Pace University’s Animal Policy Project (APP).

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce the expansion of the leadership team of its Advocacy Program with the appointment of Jared J. Hatcliffe, Esq., as Associate Director of Advocacy.