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Judge Malaika N. Scott-McLaughlin ’09, a Civil Court Judge for the City of New York, was no stranger to the legal world growing up. As the daughter of Professor Randolph McLaughlin, a renowned civil rights attorney and longtime member of the faculty at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, she spent a lot of time observing him in the classroom teaching and in practice advocating.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is rising in the national spotlight, with multiple graduate programs ranked among the Top 100 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, including the #1 Environmental Law program in the country. See which programs are leading and climbing.

When Mohammed Ali ’26 began thinking about law school, he already had a clear example to follow: his older sister, Aleh Ali ’19. Years after Aleh graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, Mohammed followed her path and enrolled at Pace Haub Law himself.

For Jeshica Patel ’17, her desire to pursue a legal career began early and was eventually driven toward a passion for science and environmental policy.

For 120 years, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

In a 1L class, outside of the library, in the halls of Dannat, in student organizations, or through mutual law school friends – these alumni hit it off during their time at Pace Haub Law and the rest is history.

Broadway stages. Global policy wins. A first-of-its-kind AI degree. Record-breaking generosity. And students leading real change—from healthcare and environmental advocacy to protecting New York’s wildlife. The Winter 2026 edition of "10 Things to Inspire You" captures just a snapshot of the momentum driving the Pace Community forward.

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As Compliance Counsel at Wine.com, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ alumna Brigid O’Hara ’20, shares that her experience with the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic at Pace Haub Law played a significant role in shaping the career she has today.