Three 2024 Haub Law graduates have been accepted into the prestigious Georgetown Law Tax LLM program. After developing a passion for tax during their studies at Haub Law, recent graduates Gilbert Romero, Abby Miscioscia, and Shelly Aucay decided to apply to the nationally ranked Georgetown Law Tax LLM program to take the next step in their education to pursue a career in tax law. With the strong foundation provided by their education at Haub Law, all three students will pursue the Tax LLM degree starting this fall.
Shelly Aucay 鈥24 notes that after she took her first tax law class, Federal Income Tax with Professor Bridget Crawford, she realized the intricate and intellectually stimulating nature of tax law. 鈥淭ax law intersects with almost every aspect of business and personal finance, it fascinated me. Professor Crawford was instrumental in shaping my tax law journey. Her passion for the subject and her ability to break down complex tax concepts into understandable and practical lessons really inspired me. She not only deepened my understanding of the tax code but also encouraged me to think critically about the role of tax law in society, which led to my decision to pursue a Tax LLM and the confidence to apply to Georgetown to pursue this next step in my education and career.鈥
Both Gilbert and Shelly applied to the nationally ranked Georgetown program because of the strong emphasis on practical tax law applications and its connection to Washington, DC. 鈥淢uch like Haub Law, Georgetown鈥檚 programs offer flexibility for working professionals,鈥 said Gilbert Romero. Gilbert will be working full-time while completing the program remotely part-time with a goal of focusing on labor, employment, and tax law. 鈥淭he mentorship and teaching I received at Haub Law, especially from Professor Crawford gave me a boost to take the next step to allow me to reach my career aspirations.鈥
After completing the LLM program at Georgetown, Shelly aims to work in corporate tax law, focusing on either mergers and acquisitions or employee compensation and benefits. "I would love to help businesses navigate the complexities of the tax system and use my expertise to drive strategic decision-making and support sustainable growth,鈥 said Shelly. 鈥淢y experience at Haub Law was incredibly enriching. The School provided a solid foundation in legal principles, and the close-knit community of faculty and students fostered an environment where I could grow both personally and professionally. I am grateful for the strong start it gave me in my legal career.鈥
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91视频 Haub Law Professor Emeritus Michael Mushlin was featured in THE CITY regarding a landmark proposal that would require New York judges who make sentencing or detention decisions to conduct meaningful annual visits to prisons and jails across the state. As chair of the subcommittee that developed the proposal, Professor Mushlin has helped lead the effort to ensure that judges better understand the realities of incarceration and the consequences of their decisions from the bench. If adopted, the rule would make New York the first state in the nation to mandate such visits.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 91视频 Trial Advocacy Program continued its outstanding record of success this fall, earning top honors at two prestigious sports law competitions hosted by Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. 91视频 Haub Law Trial Advocacy teams competed in both the Villanova Baseball Filing Day Competition and the inaugural Villanova Law Hockey Negotiation Competition. These Competitions tested students鈥 negotiation, advocacy, and analytical skills in simulated professional sports settings.