How did you become interested in a major in Digital Journalism and a minor in Sports Media and Broadcasting?

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I have always enjoyed writing, and I would consider myself to be a very curious person. I’m passionate about covering stories in a truthful way and enjoy learning about turning points in media throughout history and the different media systems of the world. Pace teaches journalism as a powerful tool in society. I played football on my high school’s varsity team and formed a passion for sports journalism after learning about my teammates and covering them in my high school newspaper.

Why did you choose to attend Pace?

Pace accepted me into their Pforzheimers Honors College and has strong connections with their alumni.

What have your experiences been like with the Media, Communications, and Visual Arts Department? Have certain faculty members been instrumental in your academic journey?

I have always felt like I was in good hands from the minute I stepped into Willcox Hall. I started working with Professor Fink as a contributing writer for Pleasantville’s on-campus newspaper, The Pace Chronicle, and she helped me develop story ideas and find contacts, always encouraging me to dive deeper. After developing a focus on sports journalism, I began taking sports media classes taught by Professor Pulaski-Behling. Her perspective as a woman in the sports industry was very important to me as a sophomore at Pace. She and Professor Fink encouraged me to establish connections through the newspaper, leading me to my current position with Professor Ziek at Booth Review.

Tell us more about Booth Review and what you hope to achieve through your role in it.

Booth Review is a project that I am excited to be a part of. It consists of content created by me and another student intern, JJ Perdido, on our blog website, social media accounts (Instagram and Twitter), and, of course, the podcasts. There are two types of podcasts we create. One is a recap of Pace Athletic events throughout the week, while the other is an interview with Pace alumni who work in the field of sports media. This is my first experience covering sports outside of writing articles for The Pace Chronicle, which is very exciting to me. I hope that through Booth Review, we establish a space for the Sports Media and Broadcast minor to thrive.

Are there any other activities or organizations you have you been involved with as a student?

I have been writing for The Pace Chronicle since freshman year, but I became sports editor during my second semester. I then became managing editor during my sophomore year, and editor-in-chief in my junior year. I still run The Pace Chronicle, and am also a general member of Colleges Against Cancer, which holds Relay for Life every spring. Additionally, I am a member of the Pforzheimers Honors College and Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, and work part-time as a youth gymnastics coach in Chappaqua, NY.

What life challenges have you overcome?

I first started going to therapy at Pace’s Counseling Center after experiencing burnout during my sophomore year. I always knew that my mental health was something I had to eventually face, and it was really difficult to balance self-discovery on top of the newspaper and regular classwork. The pandemic drove me to Telehealth sessions, which were also difficult to get used to, but it's a lot easier to manage your life with a better headspace.

What would you like to do upon graduation/what are your career goals?

I hope to cover the NFL as a color commentator on broadcast television, which is a sports commentator who assists the play-by-play commentator, or as a scriptwriter for broadcast. Overall, I want to continue my goal of breaking gender barriers in the sports world.

What advice, if any, would you like to give to our current students?

Don’t be afraid to participate in the events and programs that interest you. It’s a wonderful way to meet people who can help you socially and professionally. Also, don’t be afraid to take advantage of office hours offered by your professor, especially if you are taking mostly Zoom courses.

Maud-Amelie Mingoia

Class of 2024, Exchange student

The COVID-19 pandemic changed Maud-Amelie's original plans of studying abroad in Australia. She decided to attend Pace and this Fall she is one of the 120 exchange students hailing from France, Norway, and Portugal. The students are participating in a custom program offered by Lubin's Center for Global Business Programs. Studying in New York City has always been a dream of Maud-Amelie’s. We talked to her about her time at Pace and how the relationships she has been building here have impacted her studies.

Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business for your study abroad experience?

Studying in the United States has always been a dream of mine because of the concept of the American dream that we have in France. I appreciate the opportunity to practice my English and become completely fluent; this will help me to become a multicultural professional. I had visited New York before attending Pace, so I already felt very comfortable and enthusiastic about studying on the East Coast.

When choosing a school, I considered different factors and was very quickly convinced that Pace was the place for me. I became very excited about the New York City campus because of its location; presently, studying in the heart of the Financial District in Manhattan is both stimulating and motivating. What really convinced me to attend Pace was when I read about the school’s placement in different rankings, reviews, and articles. Pace is a place that teaches respect for individuals and community. This has allowed me to feel confident in my choice. By choosing Pace I knew that I would study essential subjects for my career with renowned professors in a dynamic and modern environment.

What has been your favorite part about living in NYC?

My favorite thing about New York is that there is always something to do or see no matter where you go. The city is so big and the neighborhoods are so different from one another that you are never disappointed. There is something for everyone to discover all the time! This is the reason New York City is called "the city that never sleeps." Some of my peers have used their weekends to discover other cities in the United States such as Los Angeles, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. As for me, there is so much more for me to explore in New York. No matter where you are in the city, you feel like you are no more than 20 minutes away from everything; you can do so many different things in one day. You will never get bored.

I have grown as a person thanks to this academic exchange.

Are there any connections you made while at Pace that have been impactful?

I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of students here, both exchange and local students. I have new friends from many different backgrounds; they are American, Norwegian, Israeli, French, and Portuguese. This has helped me to improve my language skills and has developed my perception of the world and myself. I have grown as a person thanks to this academic exchange.

Our foreign exchange student advisor, Jaclyn Callery, has been a tremendous help to me this semester. She is always available and attentive, and I am able to talk to her regularly. Jaclyn has helped me discover different things to do at Pace and she always gives me good advice. My stay has been made easier thanks to her help; I can't thank her enough for that.

The professors are also a great source of support. They are very understanding and their teaching styles are highly effective. I'd like to shout out my Comparative Management Systems professor, Professor O'Keefe, who always makes time during class to ask us how we are doing and on a weekly basis she asks us what new things we have discovered in New York. Further, she provides valuable advice about how to learn and write effectively. This has enhanced the way I study for exams.

Do you have any advice for exchange students looking to make the most of their time here?

The primary advice I would give to students who want to study in New York, specifically at Pace University, is to be open to venture into the unknown and talk to new people you do not know. If you need help, it's okay to ask for it! Americans have an approachability that is not found everywhere and it is generally enjoyable to talk to them. Moreover, in New York, people are very open-minded and welcoming. I have never regretted asking for help from the people around me and I have always been pleasantly surprised by my conversations with strangers. Of course though, remain cautious when approaching strangers!

Additionally, it is essential to have things worked out before arriving in New York, especially accommodations. Things can quickly become complicated if you have a list of what you are looking for in an apartment. It is essential to organize your departure well and not to neglect the paperwork and documents required for you travel and apartment leases.

What does #LubinLife mean to you?

In my opinion, my #LubinLife has probably been the most rewarding time of my life (I’m in my 20s). The Lubin culture has given me a lot to do every day between community, opportunity, and encounters with others, with myself, and with the world. I have been able to develop ideas and find a rhythm to my days thanks to all of the resources offered by Pace/Lubin and its environment.

#LubinLife is ambition and discovery.

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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez has been selected to receive the 2021–2022 Pace | Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award.

“Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez approaches environmental law from an innovative angle and unique lens. Nine years ago, when the Distinguished Junior Scholar Award began at Haub Law, we envisioned awarding it each year to an emerging scholar; Professor Casado Pérez is representative of that scholar. We are proud to designate her as our 2021–2022 Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award,” said Jason Czarnezki, Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean of Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives.

Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez is an Associate Professor of Law and the Dean’s Research Chair at Texas A&M School of Law. She has been an Associate Professor at Texas A&M School of Law since 2016, teaching natural resources law, property law, water law, and agricultural law. Her research interests include water law and policy, property law, natural resources law and policy, environmental law, and agricultural law. Professor Casado Pérez is also a Research Associate Professor with Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Economics, teaching in undergraduate and graduate natural resources economics courses. Previously, she was a Teaching Fellow in Environmental Law & Policy and Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School.

Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez stated, “It is an honor to receive the 2021–2022 Pace | Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award. I am thrilled to be recognized as an emerging scholar by such a renowned institution of environmental law and humbled to follow in the steps of the previous recipients. My research interests focus mostly on property and water law, with a unique focus on how market instruments interact with public property. I am eager to share my scholarship and present my work at Haub Law.”

A frequently published scholar, Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez has forthcoming articles in N.Y.U. L. Rev. and NW. U. L. Rev. She also presents and lectures often on the topics of water, agriculture, and human rights, and other areas involving environmental law in the United States and abroad. She studied at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona), receiving her LLB, BA, LLM, and Advanced Legal Studies Certificate. From there, she studied at the University of Chicago Law School and received her LLM, and also studied at New York University and received her JSD.

The Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award is presented annually to an emerging junior environmental law professor who exhibits scholarly excellence and promise at an early stage in his/her career. Haub Law invites the award recipient to present his/her recent scholarship to the Haub community. The Haub Environmental Law Faculty solicits nominations from law professors throughout the country and selects a recipient from that pool of nominations. Last year’s award recipient was Sharmila L. Murthy, Associate Professor and Director of Faculty Scholarship and Research at Suffolk University Law School.

Professor Vanessa Casado Pérez will deliver an online presentation to the Elisabeth Haub School of Law community on March 23.

2L Stephanie Giralt spent this past summer gaining experience as a Public Policy and Law Intern at Verizon. Over the summer, Stephanie gained experience in a variety of areas and strengthened her practical legal skills while improving her networking abilities. She notes, “A typical day for me began with a morning meeting with my supervisor and the other legal interns followed by a mix of meetings led by legal executives at Verizon. I typically worked on two to three projects at a time in areas such as M&A, Antitrust, Privacy and IP Law. Each project was very different, which was challenging, but extremely rewarding.”

Stephanie notes that her experience at Haub Law has been great so far. She is a Junior Associate on Pace Law Review and Secretary of LALSA. “I have made amazing friends and have enjoyed so many of my classes. I feel lucky to be a member of the Pace community. All of the professors that I have had have been very supportive and helpful. Specifically, Professor Tenzer has positively influenced my time at Pace. She was my contracts professor and from there we fostered a relationship, which continued as I became one of her research assistants. Professor Tenzer has continually helped me and provided guidance regarding my life as a law student and for my future legal career.”

After graduation, Stephanie hopes to practice in the area of corporate transactions, specifically M&A. “Through the variety of courses I have taken at Haub Law, and my practical experiences, I have been able to narrow down the areas of law I would like to pursue.”