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Faculty and Staff
Westchester Columbian Lawyers Association Honors Dean for Students Angie D鶹ýAgostino with Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award
Angie D鶹ýAgostino, Dean for Student and Campus Affairs at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 鶹ý, was honored with the Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award by the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County at the organization鶹ýs annual dinner on June 13, 2025. The prestigious award recognizes individuals of Italian heritage who have made significant contributions to the bench or bar and who exemplify service, leadership, and a deep commitment to community.
The Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award is named in memory of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Westchester County and later the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and celebrates his legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to justice. Past recipients include the Honorable Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the Court of Appeals; Carl A. Vergari, former Westchester County District Attorney; the Honorable Mario Cuomo, former Governor of New York; and the Honorable Francis A. Nicolai, former Chief Administrative Judge for the Ninth Judicial District, among other distinguished Italian-American jurists and attorneys.
Dean D鶹ýAgostino鶹ýs career at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 鶹ý spans nearly 40 years. She began as an assistant in the Office of Admissions and rose steadily through the ranks, ultimately serving as Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs. During that time, she admitted and guided hundreds of law students, shaping their academic journeys through scholarships, mentorship, and unwavering support. In 1999, while working full-time, she earned her law degree from what was then Pace Law School, and in 2000 was appointed Dean for Students鶹ýa role she has held ever since with steadfast dedication, compassion, and purpose.
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Affectionately known as 鶹ýDean D鶹ý by generations of students and alumni鶹ýmany of whom now call her a friend and colleague鶹ýshe has cultivated a culture of community at Pace Haub Law. Under her leadership, the Law School has expanded its mental health and wellness programs, providing critical resources to students during some of the most challenging times in their academic and personal lives.
The award was presented by Hon. Daniel Angiolillo, who praised Dean D鶹ýAgostino鶹ýs deep commitment to 鶹ýFamily, Faith, and Pace.鶹ý In his remarks, Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, reflected on the many lives she has touched over her decades of service.
鶹ýDean D鶹ýs impact extends far beyond the walls of the law school. For nearly 40 years, she has been a guiding force in the lives of thousands of law students鶹ýmany of whom are now legal professionals in our community,鶹ý said Dean Anderson. 鶹ýHer care, encouragement, and willingness to step in during some of the most difficult moments in a student鶹ýs life have made all the difference. There are countless attorneys today who would not be where they are without her.鶹ý
I鶹ýve been blessed to serve at an institution where Opportunitas鶹ýthe opportunity for first-generation students to rise鶹ýhas mirrored both my personal journey and my cultural heritage.
鶹ýDean Angie D'Agostino
During her heartfelt remarks, Dean D鶹ýAgostino spoke about her journey from humble beginnings, the transformative power of education, and the responsibility that legal educators carry as gatekeepers of the profession鶹ýone she has approached with deep seriousness and care.
鶹ýI鶹ýve been blessed to serve at an institution where Opportunitas鶹ýthe opportunity for first-generation students to rise鶹ýhas mirrored both my personal journey and my cultural heritage,鶹ý she shared.
Dean D鶹ýAgostino has been a long-standing, involved member of the Columbian Lawyers Association, which has been a generous partner to the Law School, supporting many deserving law students through its scholarship program.
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