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For Reese H. Frisch ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™26, the path to law school was shaped by a deep-rooted commitment to justice and a desire to serve her communityÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”values that have guided her academic and professional journey from the very beginning.

This yearÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into whatÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s next.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that the Honorable Francesca E. Connolly ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™82, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, will deliver the Law SchoolÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s commencement address at its 48th Commencement Ceremony, to be held May 21 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Justice Connolly will also receive the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the highest honor conferred by the Law School.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ has once again been ranked #1 in the nation for Environmental Law by U.S. News & World Report, marking the seventh timeÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”and the sixth consecutive yearÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”the program has earned the top distinction and further solidifying its position as a global leader in environmental legal education.

When Mohammed Ali ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™26 began thinking about law school, he already had a clear example to follow: his older sister, Aleh Ali ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™19. Years after Aleh graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ, Mohammed followed her path and enrolled at Pace Haub Law himself.

The Land Use Law Center at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ was recognized as Westchester County municipal leaders formally signed a new intermunicipal agreement reestablishing the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council (LISWIC), a coalition of 14 municipalities committed to advancing watershed protection, flood mitigation, and regional resilience.

For Jeshica Patel ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™17, her desire to pursue a legal career began early and was eventually driven towards a passion for science and environmental policy.

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.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal. Gershman raises concerns about proposals that could weaken oversight of federal prosecutors, underscoring the importance of accountability and ethical standards in maintaining the rule of law.