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Happy Father's Day! 💙💛 Today's we're featuring a special father/daughter duo of Haub Law Alums. They share their journey to law school and how they are now enjoying so much in common.

After the stock market crash of 1987, Mitchell Dinkin ‘92 made the decision to pivot from his aspirations in a career on Wall Street to law school. “I changed my undergraduate major to Political Science and from there law school seemed like an obvious path. I had a strong skillset in comprehension, analysis, and a passion for arguing.” Being a White Plains native also made what was then Pace Law School a natural choice for Mitchell.

Mitchell’s daughter, Amanda, a newly minted 2024 Haub Law graduate made the decision to also attend Haub Law based on her father’s positive experience. Now that Amanda has officially graduated from law school, she notes that it is fun to converse with her father in “legalese” and that both can learn from each other. “Coming to law school was a very rewarding experience, although very challenging,” said Amanda. Both her and her father agree that the amount of personal and professional growth that occurs in law school is inspiring, and they are glad to have that journey in common.

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Father’s Day Feature | Pace Law School After the stock market crash of 1987, Mitchell Dinkin ‘92 made the decision to pivot from his aspirations in a career on Wall Street to law school. “I changed my undergraduate major to Political Science and from there law school seemed like an obvious path. I had a strong skillset in comprehensi...

We were thrilled to catch up with familiar faces at Pace Haub Law’s recent annual Alumni Reunion. Dean Anderson, together with faculty and staff, enjoyed reconnecting and revisiting all of your fond memories from law school.

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Debates about democracy are everywhere. Extremists, whether on the streets of Washington or Brasilia, perpetrate violence under the banner of democracy. But what do we mean when we talk about democracy?

Pace I Haub Environmental Law Professor Joshua Galperin’s latest article, A Restatement of Democracy, published in Villanova Law Review, provides an analytically useful model of democracy that legal scholars can rely on when thinking about democratic institutions while at the same time championing an optimistic vision of democracy that can sustain constructive self-governance into the future.

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🎬 Please join us for a special screening of “How to Sue the Klan: The Legacy of the Chattanooga Five” on Monday, June 17th at 6 pm at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Moot Court Room, Ge**er Glass Law Center, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, New York. An event flyer is attached. This is the next film in the Commission's film discussion series.

"How to Sue the Klan" was inspired by a historic 1982 civil case involving Haub Law Professor Randolph McLaughlin and Adjunct Professor Betty Lewis. The film shows the story of how five Black women from Chattanooga used legal ingenuity to take on the Ku Klux Klan, fighting to hold them accountable for their crimes and bring justice to their community. Their victory set a legal precedent that continues to inspire the ongoing fight against organized hate.

🎤Panel discussion to follow the film includes:

Randolph McLaughlin, featured in the film, Professor of Law at Haub School of Law at Pace University (Haub School of Law)
Betty Lewis, featured in the film, Adjunct Professor at Haub School of Law at Pace University
Mayo Bartlett, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense Attorney
Moderated by: Tejash Sanchala, Executive Director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission

Space is limited and registration is required. Register for this free event here: https://lnkd.in/eZYXzE_d

Haub Law Professor Leslie Garfield Tenzer spoke with CBS News about a New York state bill regulating kids’ use of social media. In the interview she shares how the legislation could restrict social media companies from using addictive algorithms and discussed its potential impact on first amendment rights.

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Could laws help curb kids' social media use? New York state legislators are finalizing legislation that would enact certain limitations for kids using social media. Leslie Garfield Tenzer, a law profess...

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University will bestow the 2024 Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence on Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of criminal prosecution and excellence in prosecutorial practice.

“Bridget Brennan has had an impressive career demonstrating her commitment to the pursuit of justice as a narcotics prosecutor and as an advocate for alternatives to prosecution,” said Haub Law Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. “Her tenacity in leading the fight against drug abuse in New York is truly admirable. A prestigious jury of prosecutors, former prosecutors, criminal law experts and law professors has selected her for the Tucker Prize in recognition of the imagination and compassion with which she deals with a serious social issue, one that touches all too many lives in the New York area and beyond.”

New York has long been at the forefront of the drug crisis and fueled by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has grown substantially worse. Under Brennan’s leadership, the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor has developed expertise to meet challenges posed by each new phase of the deadly opioid epidemic.

Brennan will be presented with the Tucker Prize at a ceremony this fall at Pace University in Manhattan, NY.

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New York Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan to Receive Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence | Pace Law School The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University will bestow the 2024 Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence on Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of criminal prosecution and excellence in p...

In this episode of Legal Tenzer, Haub Law Professor Leslie Garfield Tenzer speaks with lawyer and tech maven Colin Levy, Esq. who shares the importance of learning legal tech in law school and embracing it in practice. Colin discusses his book, "The Legal Tech Ecosystem," and shares excellent pointers for incorporating AI into your law school and legal workproduct.

Legal Tenzer: Noteworthy Conversations on Newsworthy Topics is available on Spotify and most podcast platforms every Thursday. Produced by West Academic, the podcast serves as a platform for casual conversations on timely legal issues with prominent legal scholars and practitioners.

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Congratulations Class of 2024! 🎓

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Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson of the New York State Court of Appeals delivered Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s 46th commencement ceremony address to graduates at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.

Judge Wilson also received the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the highest honor conferred by the Law School, recognizing his lifelong contributions to public service and the legal profession.

In a speech peppered with lawyer jokes that lightheartedly emphasized the often poor public perception of lawyers, Chief Judge Wilson challenged students to do their part to build a reputation of trustworthiness.

“I encourage you to keep in mind the following three propositions as you wind your way through your lives in the law: One: Put honesty first, whether you are interacting with courts, clients, adversaries or colleagues. Two: Remember that the historical core of your profession is compassion, not craftiness. Three: Devote some meaningful measure of your time to helping those who cannot afford your assistance, but who desperately need it,” Chief Judge Wilson said.

Chief Judge Wilson is the first person of color to lead the Court of Appeals, New York state’s highest court, located in Albany. As Chief Judge, he is responsible for the administration of the entire New York’s Unified Court System, which has 16,000 employees, a $3 billion budget, and administers justice to a population of nearly 20 million residents.

During the ceremony, 252 students received JD degrees, 10 received Master of Laws in Comparative Legal Studies, 7 received Master of Laws in Environmental Law, and 1 received a Doctor of Juridical Science degree. This includes 64 students who completed Advanced Certificates and four students who graduated with an additional joint degree from the Yale School of the Environment. Of particular note are 25 part-time students.

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New York Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson Delivers Inspiring Commencement Address at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University | Pace Law School Chief Judge Wilson: “Put honesty first; Remember compassion; Help those who cannot afford your assistance.” QUEENS, NEW YORK (May 20, 2024) — Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson of the New York State Court of Appeals delivered Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s 46th commencement cerem...

Today is the day! We are celebrating the Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s at our commencement ceremony at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. The Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, will deliver the Law School's commencement address. Join in and watch the ceremony or view the commencement program using the link below.

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Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 On this special day, we’re featuring a mother/daughter duo with a strong connection to Haub Law.

Michelle Feighan '25 comes from a family with a rich Haub Law legacy. Her mom, Patricia (Tricia) Feighan '94, was the daughter of Philip B. Blank, Haub Law's renowned former Associate Dean for External Affairs and Professor of Law. Tricia fondly remembers her father as a champion of her dream to pursue a career in law. “He was a huge advocate for the Law School and for women to pursue legal careers. He encouraged me early on to pursue my dream of following in his footsteps," Tricia shared.

While it was at an early age that Tricia started thinking about going to law school, the decision came a bit later for Michelle. “As a history major in my undergraduate studies, I had a strong interest in American History,” said Michelle. “I developed an appreciation for the American justice system and enjoyed learning about how the development of our country shaped our laws and the U.S. Constitution. I noticed how a legal degree could advance someone’s skills and knowledge, and also give them the ability to bring positive change to people’s lives."

For both Tricia and Michelle, attending the same law school has played such a positive role in both of their lives and careers. “My mother has truly supported me along the way and helped me pursue this path,” said Michelle. “When deciding which school to attend, I had the chance to listen to her experiences as a student at Haub Law and understand how this school helped her get to where she is today. She was a strong influence on my decision to choose Haub Law."

Life has come full circle for Tricia with her daughter attending Haub Law. “I think so highly of Pace and was so excited when Michelle decided to attend the same law school that I did, but also that my father was so proud to work at for so many years,” said Tricia.

To all the mother and mother figures who champion our Haub Law students, thank you! We hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

A Family Legacy Continues | Pace Law School Patricia (Tricia) Feighan ‘94 and her daughter, Michelle, a current 2L at Haub Law, have deep family ties to Pace. “My father, Philip B. Blank, was Associate Dean for External Affairs and Professor of Law at what was then known as Pace University School of Law,” said Tricia. “He was a huge a...

Everyday thousands of humans and millions of nonhumans endure solitary confinement. Human prisoners held in this way are confined for 22 to 24 hours a day for weeks, months, or even years on end in cells the size of a parking space. For these humans, the experience is tortuous. Captive animals held in solitary confinement similarly spend much of their lives locked into tiny spaces, isolated, and deprived of the types of interactions and environment essential to their wellbeing. And, like humans, they are driven mad. In human and nonhuman settings, the agony of solitary is chillingly alike and harmful. And, in neither setting is it justifiable or necessary.

In their article, Powerless Beings: Solitary Confinement of Humans and Non Humans in America, published in Nebraska Law Review, Haub Law Professors Michael Mushlin and David Cassuto use a comparative format to examine the moral, penological and scientific shortcomings of solitary confinement across species. The article sheds light on the importance of empowering all creatures subjected to solitary confinement. “If we adequately protect all vulnerable beings, the unnecessary suffering inflicted by solitary confinement will finally end,” they write.

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Meet Haub Law Adjunct Professor Erin Gleason Alvarez, a mediator and special master practicing for over 20 years. In a recent episode of This Lawyer’s Life, the podcast of the New York City Bar Association, Professor Gleason Alvarez shares stories about how she builds trust and employs empathy in her mediation practice an how her students inspire her.

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The Pace | Haub Law Advocacy Program hosted its third biennial Gavel Gala earlier this month, celebrating the tremendous recent success of its student teams, recognizing its dedicated coaches, and honoring outstanding law school alumni. The event provided students with the opportunity to network with attorneys and judges, and raised vital funds to allow law students the opportunity to travel and compete across the nation and at prestigious international competitions.

“The 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,” said Director of Haub Law’s Advocacy Programs and Professor of Practice in Advocacy, Louis Fasulo. “We are making a great impact on the legal community, and this is just another opportunity to showcase the excellence our Program has achieved.”

This year, the Law School’s Trial Advocacy Program had a lot to celebrate as it was recently ranked # 13 in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report, placing among the top 10 percent of Law School’s nationwide.

ALUMNI HONOREES:
2024 Alex Gastman Coach’s Award
Brad Gorson ’13
Samantha Tighe ’20

2024 Public Sector Rising Stars
Natale Corsi ‘19
Griffin Kenyon ‘15
Jordan Montoya ‘17
The Honorable Taylor Piscionere ‘13
Christopher Smith ‘17

2024 Private Sector Rising Stars
Ashley Kersting ‘16
Giuliana Trivella-Muller ‘17
Nicole Murdocca ‘14
Christopher Peticca ‘18

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Earlier this month, Professor Rebecca Bratspies delivered the Annual Lloyd K. Garrison Lecture on Environmental Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University on "Mapping Injustice: Race, Place, and Environment in New York City." Professor Rebecca Bratspies currently serves as a Visiting Professor of Environmental Law and Haub Visiting Scholar at Haub Law. She is also a Professor at CUNY School of Law, where she is the founding director of the Center for Urban Environmental Reform.

Professor Bratspies focused her lecture on Environmental Justice, which she describes as having at least two rough components: “fair treatment, a substantive outcome” and “meaningful involvement,” which can be described as a procedural component. She used these components throughout her lecture to discuss the “highly racialized inequality” that exists today, how we got here, and what we can do about it. Her fascinating presentation chronicled the history of New York, starting with the 1890’s, and the evolution of housing in New York from single-family to tenement style buildings and the progression of events and laws and agencies.

The Lloyd K. Garrison Lecture on Environmental Law was established in memory of Lloyd K. Garrison in 1995.

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2024 Garrison Lecture on Environmental Law | Professor Bratspies: Mapping Injustice 2024 Lloyd K. Garrison Lecture on Environmental LawTuesday, April 16th | Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace UniversityMapping Injustice: Race, Place, and E...

Reflecting on Jackie Robinson Day this past April 15th, Haub Law Professor John R. Nolan recounts the untold story of how Whitney Young Manor in Yonkers was developed to provide shelter to lower income families in an article published both in the Yonkers Times and the Yonkers Ledger.

The development, named in honor of the notable American civil rights leader, was the creative vision and determination of Professor John Nolon and Roy Echols of the Yonkers Community Action Program, with the collaboration and support of Jackie Robinson, then retired from his legendary baseball career. For the past 50 years, the housing development has provided vital shelter to approximately 600 individuals and families in need.
“It was a small chance event that resulted in significant change, providing shelter for so many and teaching that our individual actions can count,” writes Professor Nolon.

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Providing Shelter: In Memory of Roy Echols and Jackie Robinson | Yonkers Times Whitney M. Young Jr. (far right) with Jackie Robinson (left) and Chief Justice Earl Warren (center). Photo credit: Columbia University Office of Public Affairs photograph collection, University Archives By John Nolon Watching Major League Baseball celebrate Jackie Robinson day on April 15 reminded m...

Diana Ramirez, Associate Director of Graduate Programs and International Affairs and an Adjunct Professor at Haub Law, was featured in an interview with The International Jurist providing her advice for LLM students. In the article, Diana shares her vision for LLM exchanges at Haub Law, how her background as an LLM and SJD student informs her philosophy on non-J.D. programs and support, and what makes Haub Law’s graduate programs stand out in an increasingly competitive market in the US and abroad.

“At Haub Law, exchange students may qualify for academic training or optional practical training,” she said. “The program opens doors for career opportunities, especially environmental law graduates, who often find roles at international organizations such as the United Nations and United Nations Development Programme after graduating.”

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Exchange programs that assist with LL.M. mobility This article is the second in a three-part series on law student exchanges. The first article focused on the benefits of inbound and outbound exchanges for J.D. students and foreign-educated LL.B. students. The third article will focus on student experiences in exchange programs, advice for LL.B. a

Alumnus Shari B. Hochberg ’12 knew from the time she was twelve years old (if not sooner) that she wanted to be a lawyer. Choosing Haub Law due to its unique geographical location and proximity to both numerous law firms and the courts, Shari found it to be the perfect fit. Now, as a career law clerk with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Shari shares with us why a clerkship is the best legal experience you can get and how no two-days are alike.

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Shari B. Hochberg '12: Going For It | Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Shari B. Hochberg ’12 knew from the time she was twelve years old (if not sooner) that she wanted to be a lawyer. Choosing Haub Law due to its unique geographical location and proximity to both numerous law firms and the courts, Shari found it to be the perfect fit. Now, as a career law clerk with...

The Elisabeth Hub School of Law at Pace University and the Land Use Law Center are pleased to co-sponsor the American Bar Association's 2024 Affordable Housing Summit, SLG Spring CLE, and Networking Conference on May 2-3. Join us to learn from distinguished panelists as they speak on hot topics in finance, affordable housing and climate change, and meet fellow practitioners from all over the globe. CLE credit is available for attorneys. Free for Haub Law students!

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Earlier this month, Haub Law’s faculty-student band, The Recess Appointments, took the stage at the Pace I Haub Environmental Law 10th Anniversary Earth Day Jam, officially kicking off "Earth Month" Haub Law.

Associate Dean and Environmental Law Professor Jason Czarnezki founded the Recess Appointments in 2015 along with fellow Professor Alexander K.A. Greenawalt, showcasing the diverse talent of Haub Law faculty both inside and outside the classroom. Each year the band features new musical talent from its student body as well as surprise faculty and alumni who return to the stage, kicking off a month-long celebration aiming to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around pressing issues such as climate change.

The event is organized by the Pace Environmental Law Society and Pace | Haub Environmental Law — the nation’s #1 ranked program!

Pace I Haub Environmental Law Professor Nicholas A. Robinson and Adjunct Professor Victor Tafur will be featured on the Webinars Around The Earth series focusing on “Why Do We Need Green Rights?” on April 22nd, 2024 at 7:30 AM (EDT). Produced by the Green Rights Coalition, in partnership with the International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL), the webinar commemorates Earth Day’s 55th Anniversary. “Webinars Around The Earth" is a series of global webinars uniting experts of environmental rights from across the world and distributed in multiple languages.

* Green Rights: “One Code” for One World – Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson, Pace University Professor on the Environment, Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law Emeritus

* The Inter-American Court for Human Right, ITLOS, and ICJ Advisory Opinions on Environmental Rights and Climate Change – Prof. Victor Tafur, Pace University Adjunct Professor.

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We're continuing our celebration at Haub Law by featuring Pace I Haub Environmental Law Professor Jason Czarnezki's latest article "A Brief Legal History of Wisconsin Conservation,” co-authored with 3L Carolyn Drell, recently published in the Marquette Law Review. The article examines the legal history of Wisconsin conservation — how the state’s conservation values were expressed in law, how its natural resources law has evolved and what that has (and has not) embodied, and how Wisconsin helps us define modern concepts of “conservation.”

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Professor Czarnezki recounts his own childhood interest in environmental issues sharing the early visionary work of Gerald Czarnezki (Grandpa Gerry), who was, at the time, considered something of a radical conservationist, as well as the work of his father Joe Czarnezki, who drafted and sponsored significant environmental legislation while serving in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly.

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The Pace Law Review (PLR) presented its triennial Symposium earlier this month focusing on the theme of Bioethics After Dobbs. The full-day symposium highlighted fundamental questions about the balance between individual autonomy, personhood, the relationship between practitioners and their patients, ethical considerations in research, and more, which were discussed during four panels featuring legal scholars, bioethicists, healthcare experts, and practitioners.

A highlight of the symposium was the Dyson keynote lecture, entitled The Alabama Embryo Decision in Ethics, Law and Politics, delivered by Professor I. Glenn Cohen, the James A. Atwood & Leslie Williams Professor of Law and Deputy Dean of Harvard Law School.

During his lecture, Professor Cohen spoke about several themes emerging from the February 16, 2024 decision of the Alabama Supreme Court in LePage v. Center for Reproductive Medicine, which held that embryos produced for IVF and held in storage qualify as “children” for purposes of Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. For example, he covered issues including the implications of the decision in the context of the fetal personhood movement in America, the relationship between discourse on abortion and discourse on IVF and embryo destruction, and the gap between bioethical and legal discourse on this topic, connecting these themes to bioethical questions surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Articles based on the lecture and panel presentations will be published by PLR in a symposium edition.

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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted a Climate Constitutionalism Conference last week, bringing together constitutional law experts, climate change activists, environmental law professors, and noteworthy legal professionals from around the country to examine the crucial role of federal and state constitutions in responding to the climate crisis.

Organized by Pace I Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law Katrina F. Kuh and Delaware Law School Distinguished Professor of Law James R. May, the Climate Constitutionalism conference was inspired by the recently released book, Democracy in a Hotter Time edited by David W. Orr, to which they were both contributing chapter co-authors.

Karenna Gore, founder and executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics and visiting professor of practice of earth ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York, was keynote speaker at the conference.

“We are at a point right now where the intelligence of the human species is in serious question. Are we able to solve this, are we smart enough? And if the answer to that is yes, we have to figure out a way to acknowledge nature,” said Karenna Gore. “We will need to figure out a way to acknowledge that we depend for survival on the air, water, and biosystem for the atmosphere and that has to be in our foundational documents in some way or another. Ethics undergirds our laws and social norms in society and as a field it is most powerful in those times when both laws and social norms are out of step with a deeply felt sense of right and wrong. When the sensibility of ethics is widely shared and deeply felt, that is when laws and social norms can be changed.”

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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Convenes Climate Constitutionalism Conference with Karenna Gore as Keynote Speaker | Pace Law School The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted a Climate Constitutionalism Conference on Pace University’s New York City Campus on Friday, March 29, 2024. The timely conference brought together constitutional law experts, climate change activists, environmental law professors, and note...

Haub Law was pleased to host the inaugural Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair last week, presented by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester, with partners from New Yorkers for Clean Power. Haub Law Alumnus Radina Valova ’12, LLM ’13, Regulatory Vice President at Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), was the featured keynote speaker at the conference. The event, including a job fair, provided information and opportunities for community members from all walks of life to explore exciting new and lucrative career opportunities in the growing field of clean energy.