Pace | Haub Law Advocacy Program Celebrates its Successes at the Third Biennial Gavel Gala
The Pace | Haub Law Advocacy Program hosted its third biennial Gavel Gala on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. The mission of the Gavel Gala is to honor the advocacy programýs hardworking and dedicated coaches, the successes of former law school alumni, to celebrate the schoolýs current law students in the advocacy program, provide students the opportunity to network with attorneys and judges, to provide scholarship money to allow our students the opportunity to travel and compete across the nation and in prestigious international opportunities. This year, the Program had a lot to celebrate as it was recently ranked # 13 in the Nation by U.S. News and World Reportýs latest rankings.
Over 240 attendees spent the evening networking, dancing, and celebrating the programýs successful past, present, and future. The evening included an awards ceremony that recognized the Advocacy Programýs dedicated alumni, students, and volunteers. ýThe importance of bringing our community together in celebrating our collective effort of mentoring the best future advocates is essential to maintaining the tremendous excitement and success of our students and recent alumni,ý said Director of Haub Lawýs Advocacy Programs and Professor of Practice in Advocacy, Louis Fasulo. ýWe are making a great impact on the legal community, and this is just another opportunity to showcase the excellence our Program has achieved.ý
This year reflected the greatest number of winning teams, semifinalists, and quarterfinalists in the Programýs history. ýThis is a reflection of not only the awardees tonight, but of all our student competitors and coaches,ý said Professor Fasulo. ýWe had an amazing year, and I am so proud of everyoneýs effort and eager to see where we take this Program next.ý
The Gavel Gala had several generous 2024 dinner sponsors, including the firms of Sullivan & Galleshaw, Fasulo Giordano & DiMaggio LLP, the Law Offices of Patrick Joyce, Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lexplug, and an anonymous supporter of our BLSA teams and coaches. The Gala also had support by donations made by many alumni as well as raffle donations from many local businesses throughout Westchester County. The Gavel Gala would not have been possible without the efforts of Sabrina Rehfeld, Isabella Eitner, and Antony Galvano who worked endless hours to make it a perfect evening for all. Additionally, the Program would like to thank the Public Relations and Event team, Advocacy Program Event Coordinator, Loretta Musial, Assistant Dean for External Affairs, Rachael Silva, and our Dean of ý, Angie DýAgostino for all their assistance.
2024 Gavel Gala Awards
2024 Loretta Musial Service Award
- Eva Ferrari of E.V.A Travel
2024 Alex Gastman Coachýs Award
- Brad Gorson ý13
- Samantha Tighe ý20
2024 Public Sector Rising Stars
- Natale Corsi ý19
- Griffin Kenyon ý15
- Jordan Montoya ý17
- The Honorable Taylor Piscionere ý13
- Christopher Smith ý17
2024 Private Sector Rising Stars
- Ashley Kersting ý16
- Giuliana Trivella-Muller ý17
- Nicole Murdocca ý14
- Christopher Peticca ý18
2024 Student Awards
Keith Sullivan Outstanding Advocacy Award
- Chloe Devanny
- Liam Rattigan
- Stephanie Areford
- Amanda Dinkin
- Arianna Cruickshank
- Joseph Demonte
Michelle Simon Leadership Award
- Chloe Devanny
- Sarah Kissel
- Antony Galvano
Unsung Hero Award
- Kimberly Abrahall
- Andrea Garcia
Advocate of the Year Award
- Joseph Demonte