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Haub Law student Remila Jasharllari was recently awarded the prestigious NYC Bar Diversity Fellowship. The Diversity Fellowship Program offers students from underrepresented backgrounds to gain experience at major companies and firms in New York and the opportunity to learn more about corporate law. This summer, she will be interning with New York Life, within their Office of the General Counsel.

“As a first-generation student, born and raised overseas, I have learned early on the values of diversity and how important it is to be accepted for who you are,” said Remila. “My research in my undergraduate years focused on analyzing how an individual’s socio-economic background affects their academic performance, and their chances of social mobility in life. There are wonderful individuals out there that do not fit our predetermined notion of what success is supposed to look like, but that have the potential to succeed.” At Haub Law, Remila is motivated not only to succeed, but to help others along the way – she serves as both a peer mentor and a Dean Scholar, as a way of giving back.

Remila credits Haub Law’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) with her being awarded this competitive Fellowship, which has stringent selection criteria. “CCPD assisted in polishing my resume and reviewing my personal statement. I participated in several mock interviews in order to better understand and master the interview process. Dean Kapila Juthani and Assistant Director Hailey Harvis were always willing to help guide me along the way and push me to bring out the best of myself during this whole process. Their advice is always practical and genuine, and I continue to be extremely grateful for their support, along with all of the guidance I have received from others at Haub Law.”

Currently, Remila was selected to participate in a State Judicial Externship, where she was placed with the Hon. Gretchen Walsh in the New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division. This summer, Remila looks forward to gaining experience in corporate law, an interest she has held since her undergraduate studies. “I took various classes on business law and securities during college. In law school, I continue to be interested in detailed work and strategic thinking. Now, I will have the opportunity to sharpen these skills while understanding the day-to-day operations of a big corporation.”

Barclays, Con Edison, and the FBI among nearly 150 recruiters

The largest Career Fair in the University’s history

Pace University Career Services on Wednesday hosted its first in-person job fair since the start of the pandemic – and with record-breaking student turnout, it was the largest Job Fair in the University’s history.

Hundreds of students turned out – including many from its campus in lower Manhattan -- to the employment fair and over 150 companies were in attendance, including Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, U.S. Department of State, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Con Edison, Deloitte, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Montefiore, Northwell Health, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, among many others.

The fair was open to all majors and was sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which is among the Big Four accounting firms, offering clients various professional business services, including accounting, auditing, human resources consulting, and strategy management.

“At Pace, we understand the importance of engaging students early, bringing them into our Career Communities designed to build pre-internship skills and experiences, and leveraging our relationships to help them get those internships and jobs,” said Phyllis Mooney, assistant vice president of Career Services at Pace University. “For Bachelor graduates in the Class of 2021, students were over 15% more likely to work in their field of study if they engaged with Career Services and had an internship than if they didn’t.”

Pace’s Career Services is a leader in the region for providing a range of career counseling and programming (both virtually and in-person) to ensure that the students they serve are career-ready and know how to articulate the skills employers are looking for in their entry-level candidates. In fact, Pace’s Class of 2021 exceeded national average in employment rates by 10+ percentage points, and the Class of 2022 data is trending to be just as positive.

Pace’s Career Services also offers their employer partners a tailored, successful recruiting experience that introduces recruiters to talented students that represent the very best of Westchester, the New York City region, and the world—resulting in extraordinary outcomes. Some top companies that employ Pace students include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Montefiore, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, NYU Langone Health and PwC.

For Josiah Jones, a junior majoring in business management, the packed room provided ample opportunities to land a job or an internship.

“Having this in-person is important,” said Jones, noting that Pace’s Career Services is one of the University’s distinguishing advantages. “It’s important for employers to see us in-person so that you can showcase your personality, charisma, and communications skills.”

“As a transfer student, I’m really loving it,” Jones, of Virginia, added. “I’m getting every opportunity out of my experience here and Pace is delivering.”

Melissa Louis, a communications major with a minor in sports media broadcasting, was impressed that there were employers for all career paths and interests.

“There are so many opportunities,” she said. “There are so many people and potential employers … Career Services is a great program. It’s nice to get past COVID and it’s great to see so many people in-person.”

Chiara Priarone, a graduate student from Italy who is studying financial risk management, took Pace’s shuttle bus from Manhattan to seek out opportunities in her desired field.

“It’s nice to see all of these people,” she said, “and to experience this great energy.”

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Students from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University partnered with attorneys from Verizon to deliver its Street Law Legal Diversity Pipeline Program this year, a global program aiming to advance civic and law education to empower youth. The 4-part program included classroom workshops on law-related topics at New Rochelle High School, culminating with a full-day capstone experience at the law school.

The program was spearheaded by Haub Law alumnus Jerome {Jerry) Silber ’83, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon Business Group, who, along with 6 volunteer attorneys from across Verizon’s vast legal department, has been running the Westchester County program for 5 years. Verizon currently supports Street Law in 11 cities and reached out to Haub Law to expand its Westchester program.

“Our partnership with Haub Law was a natural fit,” said Mr. Silber. “I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with my alma mater and the law students have been such an asset to our program. They bring a fresh perspective on the curriculum we’ve developed and are great role models for high school students. It has been a rewarding experience for all of us to teach young people in our community about the law and legal profession. Our goal is to provide a support system to help them get where they need to go.”

In coordination with Gary Weed, the host teacher from New Rochelle High School, 8 Haub Law students joined the Verizon attorneys to prepare and teach classes on Immigration Law, Advertising Law, and Search and Seizure to 20 students enrolled in a business law class. During the seminars, students examined different areas of the law and engaged in discussion and role playing, acting out scenarios such as reasonable search and seizure during a routine traffic stop based on the Fourth Amendment. They learned how to evaluate truthful vs deceptive advertisements and to determine what kind of immigration visa is required for different situations.

The class took a trip to the law school for the capstone event of the program, which included workshops where students prepared arguments on each topic and presented before a panel of judges. As part of the day’s agenda, students enjoyed a tour of the law school and casual career conversations with law students, faculty, and Verizon lawyers.

“I really enjoyed getting to work with the students and helping them work through very difficult material. Many of us were sitting where they are not long ago, so I think the participants saw us as a relatable resource and it made it easier for them to ask questions and for us to give career advice,” said 3L Kaitlin Campanini who participated in the program. “The program did a good job of demonstrating how relevant the law is in their everyday lives, even as high school students. Even if they don't pursue a career in law, it’s important to understand how the law might intersect in different areas of their lives.”

“Programs like this are so important to educate students to know and understand the law, and to be empowered to use it,” said Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. “We are thrilled to support partners like Verizon who share our commitment to addressing the dearth of diversity in the legal profession and who devote their energy on impactful ways that can improve access to justice in our community.”

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to welcome three prominent leaders in business, law, technology and finance as Advisory Board Members of the School’s recently launched Sustainable Business Law Hub. The new Advisory Board Members include Darryl Carbonaro, General Counsel of Generate Capital, PBC, Edward Ip, Founder and CEO of POS.com, and Donna Lanzetta, Founder and CEO of Manna Fish Farms, Inc. The Sustainable Business Law Hub’s Advisory Board consists of Haub Law faculty, esteemed alumni, prominent members of the legal community, entrepreneurs, and ESG and sustainability leaders.

“Our advisory board members are a key component of our Sustainable Business Law Hub,” said Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, Associate Dean for Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives, and the Faculty Director of the Sustainable Business Law Hub, Jason J. Czarnezki. “We are extremely fortunate to be surrounded and supported by experts in business, law, technology and finance who share the same goal as us: sustainability. Edward, Darryl, and Donna will help guide the Hub to the next level and make tangible and positive strides towards more companies having sustainable business models.”

Edward M. Ip is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the retail, logistics, and healthcare technology sectors. He is the CEO of POS.com, a leading provider of point-of-sales systems, and recently founded a logistics startup on-track to process over 5 million packages annually. As a lifelong New Yorker, he lives with his wife and four kids while serving as a trustee at the Queens Botanical Garden and as an advisor and mentor to several organizations, including Pockyt and American Cancer Society New York Presbyterian Hospital Queens. Edward hopes to help transition different sectors toward a more sustainable future.

Darryl Carbonaro is committed to integrating technology and structured finance to create a more equitable world. He is the General Counsel of Generate Capital, PBC, in San Francisco, a leading sustainable investment and operating platform driving the infrastructure revolution. Darryl has more than 20 years of experience investing in all types of energy and infrastructure assets, including hydroelectric facilities along the Danube, wind farms in North Dakota and anaerobic digesters in Indiana. A former chemical engineer focused on downstream waste treatment technologies, Darryl began his legal career as a project finance lawyer at White & Case in New York, then moved to Dechert LLP in San Francisco to focus on securitization. He served as an assistant general counsel at Bank of America, where he helped launch the bank’s renewable energy finance and energy efficiency finance groups. Prior to joining Generate, Darryl was the deputy general counsel for a consumer finance company focused on residential energy solutions. Darryl earned a JD from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and BS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.

Donna Lanzetta is an attorney and entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable seafood production. She is Founder and CEO of Manna Fish Farms, Inc., Manna Seafood Blockchain, Inc., Manna Systems, Inc., Manna Aquaculture Innovation Center, Inc., Manna at Lobster Inn Restaurant, and Manna Ocean Foundation, Inc. The Manna Fish Farms’ team and collaborators include experienced fish and oyster farmers, marine biologists and marine engineers, along with numerous educational institutions. The Manna Companies explore new models for ocean farming, integrating technology, automation, new feed compositions, and renewable energy into offshore farms and operations. Donna received her JD from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing/Management from LIU-Southampton College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

“Edward, Darryl, and Donna are all leaders and innovators in each of their respective fields,” remarked Horace Anderson, Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. “Each of them has a unique perspective on the field of sustainability. We are grateful for the dedication of both their time and knowledge to our Sustainable Business Law Hub.”

Launched in fall 2021, 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.

In addition to the three news Members, the Sustainable Business Law Hub Advisory Board is comprised of the following leaders:

Anna Marciano Romanella (Haub Law ‘00), VP, Sustainability Zone North America Nestle, GC & Head of Sustainability, Nespresso USA

Colin Myers (Haub Law ’21), Associate (ESG), Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Anna-Sophia E. Haub, Sustainability & ESG Consultant, Schlange, Zamostny & Co. GmbH

Madhuri Pavamani, Sustainability & ESG Advisory Practice Director, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Horace Anderson, Dean and Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Jason Czarnezki, Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, Associate Dean and Executive Director of Environmental Law Programs, Faculty Director of Sustainable Business Law Hub, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Achinthi Vithanage, Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs and Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Jon Brown, Director, Food and Beverage Law Clinic, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Josh Galperin, Assistant Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Learn more about the Sustainable Business Law Hub at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University honored Veronica Dragalin, Chief of the Anticorruption Prosecution Office for the Republic of Moldova, with its 2023 Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence at a ceremony in New York City attended by fellow prosecutors and other members of the legal community. Veronica, a former Assistant United States Attorney, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of criminal prosecution and excellence in prosecutorial practice, and praised for her commitment and courage in leading the fight against corruption in her native country of Moldova.

Veronica is a dual citizen born and raised in the Republic of Moldova and educated in the United States. Assistant United States Attorney Adam Schleifer, a friend and former colleague, introduced Veronica and highlighted her distinguished career. He spoke of her unique journey to find her passion as a successful prosecutor in the U.S.—fulfilling the American dream and now giving all she’s received back into the world for the greater good. “She has gone way above and beyond the call of duty, taking on the role at great risk to her life,” Adam said.

During the presentation of the award, benefactor Robert S. Tucker, CEO of T&M USA, LLC, spoke of the critical importance of the rule of law and of the fundamental principle that “no man is above the law.”

“These words are the compass for all great prosecutors past and present, and especially for the one we are honoring here today,” said Mr. Tucker. “In these fraught times, the role of the prosecutor is more vital than ever. And more than ever it takes courage and resolve to uphold the rule of law.”

Veronica left Moldova at the age of 8, eventually coming to the U.S. as a teenager and receiving an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a JD degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. She spent the first years of her career as an associate at the international law firm, Jones Day. After working as a lawyer on civil litigation and international criminal investigations, in 2016, Veronica became a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles where she worked in the Public Corruption & Civil Rights Section and served as the office’s Hate Crimes Coordinator. Veronica tried ten jury trials as a prosecutor and charged more than 50 cases, including against federal and local law enforcement officers for civil rights violations as well as public officials for bribery and other corruption crimes, including a RICO conspiracy case charging Los Angeles City Councilmembers, a Deputy Mayor, and other public officials and individuals involved in a pay-to-play scheme.

On August 1, 2022, Veronica began her current mandate as the Chief of the Anticorruption Prosecution Office for the Republic of Moldova, taking on the challenging role for a country with a long history of systemic political corruption at an especially turbulent time in the region. Her office of approximately 130 personnel currently handles criminal corruption investigations and prosecutions against high-level officials, including the ex-President, the suspended Prosecutor General, members of parliament, judges, and prosecutors.

Veronica is already making an impact in her new role within a short time. According to Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published in January 2023, Moldova’s score has increased by three points, one of the most significant improvements made, placing it at 91 out of 180 countries in the CPI. The CPI ranks countries annually “by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.”

“Veronica’s impressive career demonstrates her commitment to the pursuit of justice and embodies the values that we aim to instill in our students,” said Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. “We are thrilled that she joined us in New York to honor her career, and thankful to both her and Adam for also sharing their time as guest lecturers at the law school. They are both truly inspiring examples for our students.”

The Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence is awarded annually to an individual or a group of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of criminal prosecution and who demonstrate excellence in prosecutorial practice. Honorees are selected each year by a jury comprised of former prosecutors and faculty members from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. The award ceremony brings together prosecutors from across the region and state, civic leaders, members of the judiciary, New York City government and the Haub Law community to recognize these distinguished individuals for their work. The prize is made possible by the generous support of Haub Law alumnus and Pace University Board of Trustees member Robert S. Tucker. Past Award Recipients include Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and the Office of the Bronx District Attorney, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, former New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood, and Richard A. Brown, the late Queens District Attorney.