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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ���ҹ����� Trial Advocacy Program has once again demonstrated its strength with a top finish by its National Trial League (NTL) team. Competing across seven rounds throughout the fall semester, the team has secured a Top 4 finish and advanced to the spring playoffs. As the reigning NTL champions, this latest success continues the momentum of the ���ҹ����� Haub Law NTL team.

This year’s team is composed of Skyler Pozo (3L), Maiya Aubry (3L), Alexa Saccomanno (3L), James Page (3L), Marina Di Leo (3L), Olivia Haemmerle (3L), Natalia Garcia Perez (3L), Samantha Diaz (3L), and Karolina Zimny (2L). They are coached by accomplished ���ҹ����� Haub Law alumni and former advocacy standouts Joseph Demonte ’24, Matthew Mattesi ’24, and Liam Rattigan ’24, whose leadership and expertise have been instrumental in guiding the team through the demanding season.

“I am so proud to be part of this NTL team,” said NTL team member and Chair Executive Director of the Advocacy Program, Skyler Pozo (3L). “From August through November, we have put in countless hours preparing for each competition round. Last year, I was grateful to have been chosen to compete in the playoffs as a 2L and it is very rewarding for our hard work to pay off and make the playoffs again this year. Our coaches have dedicated a tremendous amount of time ensuring we are prepared for each round and we could not have had such a strong finish without their guidance.”

The National Trial League is an innovative, fast-paced online trial competition, that features 14 teams, divided into two conferences, competing in a format modeled after traditional sports leagues. Unlike traditional weekend tournaments, the NTL format provides law students with multiple opportunities across the semester to hone their trial advocacy skills in a competitive environment. Between August and November, teams participate in seven rounds, with advancement determined by win-loss record, point differential, and total points. At the end of the regular fall season, four teams move on to the playoffs to be held in the spring.

During this regular season, ���ҹ����� Haub Law’s competitors earned several individual recognitions:

• Skyler Pozo – Best Advocate, Rounds 2 & 5
• James Page – Best Advocate, Round 1
• Marina Di Leo – Best Advocate, Round 4
• Samantha Diaz – Best Advocate, Round 6

"The advocates that competed this year are truly amazing," said NTL Coach and ���ҹ����� Haub Law alumnus Joseph Demonte '24. Seeing their dedication pay off has been inspiring, and I could not be prouder of what they accomplished together." With their strong regular-season performance, the team now heads into the spring playoffs, which feature a round-robin semifinal format. The top two teams from those rounds will advance to compete for the championship title, while the remaining two will compete for third place.

“I am beyond proud of the hard work our NTL team has demonstrated over the last four plus months,” said Director of Advocacy Programs and Professor of Trial Practice Louis Fasulo. “The success of the ���ҹ����� Haub Law team during the regular season, along with their coaches, shows their ongoing commitment to success coupled with their outstanding advocacy skills. I look forward to seeing them compete in the spring playoff rounds.” The four ���ҹ����� Haub Law students competing in the NTL Spring Playoffs are Skyler Pozo, Maiya Aubry, James Page, and Marina Di Leo.

Nationally recognized higher education leader brings more than 25 years of experience to lead academic strategies and student success at ���ҹ�����

Following a national search, ���ҹ����� has announced the appointment of Alison Carr-Chellman, Ph.D., as its next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. She will begin her tenure on January 20, 2026.

A highly regarded higher education leader and scholar, Provost Carr-Chellman brings more than two decades of academic and administrative experience, with a focus on academic excellence, student success, shared governance and innovation in higher education.

She most recently served as dean of the , where she has led strategic growth across multiple disciplines, stewarded a $29 million budget, substantially increased external research funding, and championed initiatives that advanced equity, inclusion, and student outcomes. Under her leadership, the school improved its national ranking and achieved 100 percent placement rates for undergraduates in teacher education and health sciences.

“Provost Carr-Chellman stood out in this search for her strength as a scholar, her clear and confident communication, and her ability to build strong relationships with faculty and academic leaders,” said ���ҹ����� President Marvin Krislov. “She brings a strategic vision shaped by a genuine commitment to student learning and institutional progress. We’re excited for the leadership she will bring as ���ҹ����� continues to strengthen its academic reputation, expand scholarly productivity and support the success of our faculty, students, and programs.”

The appointment comes during an exciting time at ���ҹ�����, which is undergoing a transformation of its campus at 1 ���ҹ����� Plaza in Lower Manhattan, significant investments to its Cyber range and artificial intelligence labs and curriculum – along with the addition of degrees in artificial intelligence, two master’s and a bachelor’s of science – and planned upgrades to its Center for Healthcare Simulation in Pleasantville, among many other initiatives designed to prepare students for the modern workforce.

Prior to Dayton, Carr-Chellman served as dean of the , and spent over two decades at , where she held faculty and administrative roles, including department head and program chair, with a focus on instructional design, systems thinking and organizational change in higher education.

Provost Carr-Chellman, a widely published scholar who has authored seven books and more than 175 publications, has over 14,000 citations on Google Scholar, indicating high impact for her work. Her research centers on systems theory, instructional design, organizational transformation and learning technologies. She has also secured more than $8 million in external research funding as a principal or co-principal investigator.

“���ҹ����� has a unique mission rooted in access, excellence and opportunity, and that resonates deeply with me,” Provost Carr-Chellman said. “I’m excited to bring my experience in academic innovation, collaborative leadership and student-centered learning to a community so clearly dedicated to helping students excel and create lives they are proud of.”

She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, with presentations delivered in countries including China, Norway, Brazil, France, Japan, and Qatar. Her TED Talk, “,” has been viewed more than 1.5 million times.

Throughout her career, Provost Carr-Chellman has been known for her collaborative leadership style, her focus on driving academic quality and her commitment to broadening access to high-impact learning. She has led major initiatives in program development, accreditation, experiential learning, online and hybrid education and community-engaged scholarship.

She also has extensive experience in strategic planning, budget management, cross-campus partnerships and leading complex academic organizations through periods of change. She earned her Ph.D. in instructional systems from and holds a Master of Science in instructional systems and a Bachelor of Science in education from .

As provost, she will serve as ���ҹ�����’s chief academic officer, overseeing academic strategy, faculty affairs, research development and major academic initiatives that advance the university’s academic excellence and student success across all campuses.

About ���ҹ�����

Since 1906, ���ҹ����� has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, ���ҹ����� offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ���ҹ�����, in partnership with the North America Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations (CGA-NA), proudly hosted a special New York Arbitration Week program, titled “Greener Arbitration: Insights from the Next Generation of Legal Scholarship.” The event, which took place on November 17 at ���ҹ�����’s downtown campus and online, spotlighted innovation, sustainability, and greener arbitration practices in international arbitration. The program brought together leading practitioners, academics, and emerging voices in the field for a forward-looking discussion on how international arbitration forums can ensure that both the arbitration process and arbitration awards consider their environmental impact.

This special event also marked the conclusion of the inaugural CGA-NA and ���ҹ����� Haub Law Greener Arbitration Writing Competition, which attracted 43 submissions from around the world. A highlight of the evening was the announcement of the competition’s first-place winner: Kenny Santiadi, an independent legal researcher from Indonesia, for his article titled “The Arbitrator’s Environmental Fiduciary Duty: A Normative Reconstruction of Legal Ethics in International Arbitration.” This year’s competition was funded by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ���ҹ�����, with support from almost 20 promotional partners.

“The purpose of the competition is to encourage and recognize excellent legal scholarship related to the mission of the CGA: to reduce the environmental impact of international arbitration and promote more sustainable arbitration practices,” shared Professor Jill Gross, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at ���ҹ����� Haub Law. “Several common themes emerged in the competition which can be classified into two key areas: procedural innovations aimed at transforming the arbitration process to better align with global sustainability goals while maintaining fairness and efficiency, and substantive developments relating to environmental disputes. Each submission brought a significant amount of depth and breadth to the table, with unique perspectives on environmental consciousness in arbitration. While the high quality of the submissions greatly impressed the judging panel, Mr. Santiadi’s article emerged as the clear winner. His work is innovative and forward thinking, and as the winner of this inaugural competition, it will be published in the ���ҹ����� Environmental Law Review.”

The jury for the selection of the winner was comprised of distinguished academics and practitioners, including: Professor Jill Gross, Professor Josh Galperin, Faculty Director of the Sustainable Business Law Hub, Associate Professor of Law, ���ҹ����� Haub Law, Dr. Tamar Meshel, Associate Professor and CN Professor of International Trade, University of Alberta Faculty of Law, Lucy Greenwood, independent arbitrator and founder of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, William Crosby, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Managing Attorney, and LATAM Regional Coordinator at Interpublic, and Olivier André, Client Relationship Advisor, Freshfields; Co-Chair, CGA-NA.

Held on Day 1 of , the program amplified the role of sustainability within one of the most important annual gatherings for the global arbitration community. The program convened with updates on CGA initiatives from CGA Co-Chair Christine Falcicchio, Esq., and CGA-NA Committee Chair Olivier André, followed by an engaging panel moderated by Adam Weir, Associate, Freshfields; Secretary, CGA-NA Committee. Panelists throughout the program included Professor Jill Gross, Cherine Foty, Senior Associate, Covington & Burling; Global Co-Chair of the CGA, Adam Weir, and William Crosby, Interpublic Group. Together, these panelists explored key themes emerging from the 43 competition submissions and offered insights into the future of greener arbitration.

The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations seeks to raise awareness of the significant carbon footprint of dispute resolution. The Campaign addresses the need for environmentally sustainable practices in arbitration, and encourages all stakeholders (including counsel, arbitrators, parties to disputes, and institutions) to commit to the Campaign's Guiding Principles and reduce their carbon footprint when resolving disputes. ���ҹ����� Haub Law, consistently ranked #1 in Environmental Law in the U.S. News specialty program rankings, has a long history of supporting legal scholarship in a wide array of topics related to environmental law. ���ҹ����� Haub Law’s ADR Program also has focused on the intersection of environmental law and ADR, through its Environmental Dispute Resolution curriculum, Land Use Law Center which uses consensus-building techniques to assist municipalities in resolving land use disputes, and its Sustainable Business Law Hub, a think tank devoted to addressing global sustainability challenges through policy and research projects.

Beats Harvard, UPenn, and others, marking ���ҹ�����’s sixth national College Fed Challenge title

The ���ҹ����� Federal Reserve Challenge team has been named the national winner of , the Federal Reserve recently announced.

The prestigious competition, which invites undergraduate teams to analyze economic conditions and propose monetary policy solutions, , making this year’s field one of the largest in the program’s history.

The ���ҹ����� team advanced through one of the most competitive regional brackets in the country. In the New York region, ���ҹ����� defeated New York University, Columbia University and Rutgers University, along with all other participating institutions, securing a decisive regional championship and earning a place in the national competition.

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At nationals, ���ҹ����� competed against top programs including Harvard College, Princeton University, University of Miami, University of Virginia and University of Michigan. In the final round, ���ҹ����� earned the national championship, with Harvard placing second and UCLA finishing third. The University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Davidson College received honorable mentions.

This achievement marks ���ҹ�����’s sixth national College Fed Challenge title, following wins in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021.

“This national championship is an extraordinary achievement for ���ҹ�����,” said Marvin Krislov, president of ���ҹ�����. “Our students demonstrated remarkable analytical skill, teamwork, and professionalism throughout the competition, and their success on the national stage reflects the strength of our academic programs and the power of experiential learning at ���ҹ�����. We’re also deeply grateful to the dedicated faculty and staff whose mentorship and support made this success possible.”

The 2025 Fed Challenge team includes students from economics, business economics and computational economics programs: Suraj Sharma ’26, captain; Giancarlo Raspanti ’26, co-captain; Brooklyn Bynum ’26, co-captain; Gianna Beck ’28; Emina Bogdanovic ’28; Sheira Dery ’27; Gunnar Freeman ’26; Grace McGrath ’26; Oliver Ng ’27; Khan Mamatov ’27; Laura Melo ’27; Kristina Nasteva ’26; Harvey Nguyen ’26; and Alexander Tuosto ’26.

Months of preparation included economic research, mock presentations and intensive Q&A practice with faculty advisors. Sharma, the team captain, said ���ҹ�����’s success reflected its work ethic and long hours of collaboration.

“Representing ���ҹ����� at the Federal Reserve and competing against the strongest economics programs in the country to win the national title for a record-breaking sixth time is something our whole team is incredibly proud of,” Sharma said. “This win is proof of the promise of opportunity ���ҹ����� made to us years ago.”

Bynum said the experience pushed the team to grow in meaningful ways.

“The Fed Challenge pushed all of us to grow in ways we never expected — as economists, as teammates and as leaders,” said Bynum. “Competing on the national stage and winning the title was unforgettable, and I’m grateful for the chance to represent ���ҹ����� alongside such a dedicated and talented team.”

Raspanti said the structure of the competition strengthened both analysis and teamwork.

“The competition strengthened both our analytical ability and the bonds we made with each other,” said Raspanti. “This isn’t just a team; it’s a family. Presenting alongside them in a national championship win is an honor I am truly grateful for.”

Faculty advisors and economics professors Gregory Colman, Ph.D., and Mark Weinstock, CBE, coached the team through each stage of the competition. Colman said he was impressed by the students’ preparation and precision.

“It’s a great achievement and a tribute to the hard work that the students put in, and I could not be prouder of them.”

Weinstock added that the Q&A is where the students truly excelled. “Our students excelled in the Q&A, demonstrating the depth of their understanding of the U.S. economy and monetary policy.”

The Fed Challenge is a signature element of experiential learning within ���ҹ�����’s economics department, offering students hands-on exposure to economic analysis and policymaking. Alumni of the program have secured internships and full-time positions at institutions such as the , , , and other major employers. Many return to mentor current competitors, creating a strong and supportive pipeline that strengthens the team year after year. Women made up half of this year’s national championship roster, continuing the department’s longstanding record of developing women leaders in economics.

“Winning two consecutive regional competitions and then capturing the national title is a clear testament to our students’ exceptional abilities and dedication,” said Anna Shostya, Ph.D., chair of the economics department. “Their success reflects not only their hard work and deep economic knowledge, but also the unwavering commitment of our faculty coaches, Professors Gregory Colman and Mark Weinstock, who prepare and mentor our students year after year.”

Earlier this year, John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, visited ���ҹ����� to speak at an event hosted by the ���ҹ����� Economics Society and Women in Economics, following an invitation from the Fed Challenge team captains.

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

���ҹ�����’s liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.

About ���ҹ�����

Since 1906, ���ҹ����� has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, ���ҹ����� offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.