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In her article, Representing Climate Wreckers, published in the NYU Environmental Law Journal (2025), 17�Թ��� | Haub Environmental Law Professor Camila Bustos examines the ethical responsibilities of attorneys representing fossil fuel companies—termed "climate wreckers"—and argues for a reevaluation of professional conduct standards in light of the climate crisis.

In his article, The Sound of Science in Major Questions Doctrine Jurisprudence, published in Natural Resources & Environment (ABA, Spring 2025), 17�Թ��� | Haub Environmental Law Professor Josh Galperin (with co-author Terra Baer) examines how the U.S. Supreme Court’s use of the major questions doctrine undermines core constitutional and statutory principles—particularly when the Court treats congressional silence as legislative intent.

When Joseph Churgin graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17�Թ��� in 1993, he never could have imagined that 32 years later, two of his children would not only be studying law but attending the same law school. “I felt incredibly proud that both Hunter and Emma wanted to attend law school where I got my start,” shared Joseph. “It was the perfect fit for me, and I hoped that it would be for both of my children as well.”

Initially, Melis Ozcan ’24 LLM described her main objective in pursuing her LLM as to sit for the New York Bar Exam, however, her educational experience at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17�Թ��� ultimately contributed to her personal growth while also providing her with a high-quality legal education.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17�Թ��� is pleased to announce that Imre Szalai, a nationally-known scholar focusing on arbitration and the Federal Arbitration Act, will join the faculty as a full Professor of Law with tenure beginning in Fall 2025. Professor Szalai will teach courses on contracts, commercial arbitration, civil procedure, and legal ethics.

On Wednesday, May 22, the 17�Թ��� Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) hosted its annual Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser at the waterfront Barley Beach House, gathering community leaders, advocates, and supporters to help raise vital funds for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.

Glamour Magazine recently featured Cindy Kanusher, Executive Director of the 17�Թ��� Women’s Justice Center, in its powerful piece, “The Quiet, Extraordinary Bravery of Cassie Ventura.” In the article she reflects on the courage it takes for survivors to come forward publicly and how Cassie Ventura’s testimony underscores the ongoing stigma surrounding domestic abuse and the urgent need to believe survivors.