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For Joe Ruhl '90, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law was where a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney became reality. More than three decades later, his daughter, Sophie, is beginning her own legal journey at the very same institution.

From celebrating 120 years of Â鶹ֱ²¥ pride to earning national recognition, launching new centers, advancing sustainability, and empowering students to lead, this semester offered 10 inspiring reminders of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s momentum—and the community driving it forward.

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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 Â鶹ֱ²¥, she spent a lot of time observing him in the classroom teaching and in practice advocating.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥, Mohammed followed her path and enrolled at Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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, Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥â€”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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Community forward.