dents succeeding and setting their students up for future success, especially outside of the classroom. There is a level of commitment that the Pace community has with ensuring that their students succeed that felt unparalleled to the support I saw from any other law school.
Which professors have stood out to you at Haub Law? MT: Definitely Professors Michael Mushlin and Louis Fasulo. I was involved in the trial advocacy program and I was the Boot camp and Mock Trial Skills Director for the Advocacy Honor Board and have participated on two mock trial teams. JT: Professor Randolph McLaughlin, who I had for Torts last semester, always made an effort to tie what we were learning in class to current events or describe how it will relate to our future law practice from his own memorable legal career experiences. He truly cares about preparing all of his students for success and encouraging us to become the best lawyers possible.
Michael, how did the pandemic change your law school experience? MT: Zoom classes! It was an adjustment period of getting used to having classes online instead of in person. Ultimately, there were a lot of valuable lessons and skills taught as a result of zoom and I believe it has made us all better because of it. It is nice to see how the world is becoming more flexible and using online modes of communication, which has definitely been a plus, in my opinion.
In your opinion, what makes a good advocate? MT: I would say the ultimate trait of a good advocate is someone who is thoroughly prepared. I believe this to be the biggest take away from law school.
Professor Fasulo taught me best, the lawyer who is most prepared is in a position to be the best advocate. By being thoroughly prepared you can identify and adapt to changing situations, whether it being at trial, a negotiation or counseling your client, etc. By being able to adapt you are not as limited in what you can do for your client. JT: A good advocate is a great listener. When you picture a lawyer, you often picture an individual speaking in a courtroom. However, you cannot truly advocate for another person successfully if you have not listened to what they have to say first.
Michael, what are your post-graduation plans? MT: I am fortunate enough to have accepted an Assistant District Attorney position with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, set to begin in fall of 2022.
Jordan, aside from immigration law, what other areas of law interest you? JT: I am also interested in environmental law and hope to take more classes in these areas as I go into my second year. I am also a member of the Environmental Law Society.
What are some of your hobbies outside of law school? MT: I really enjoy traveling and it is on my bucket list to go to every single National Park in the United States. I also have a dog, Czar, he is a husky with two different colored eyes and just turned 5 in May. I am a big baseball fan, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. I also enjoy hiking and kayaking. JT: I love to run and I have been practicing yoga for about four years now. It is not only great exercise, but it also is a great way to de-stress from law school. n
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Artist-in-Residence Geoffrey Stein Former lawyer turned artist Geoffrey Stein joined Haub Law as Artist-in-Residence in February 2022. The residency is the law school’s first official yearlong program of its kind, providing enrichment and educational opportunities for both law and art students at Pace University.
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