Senate Resolution No. 1844

BY: Senator MAYER

HONORING Scott Wenzel upon the occasion of his
special designation by Pace University at the
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Leadership Award Dinner
on March 14, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Scott Wenzel upon the occasion of his special designation for his
exemplary service to his community and State by Pace University, to be
celebrated on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the 29th Annual Elisabeth
Haub School of Law Leadership Award Dinner at the Westchester Country
Club in Rye, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Law Leadership Dinner is the signature fundraiser for
the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and a celebration to
honor individuals or organizations that have made outstanding
contributions to the legal community, the Law School, and the practice
of Law; and

WHEREAS, Formerly a professional cyclist on the Geox-Fuji Test Team
based in Belgium, Scott Wenzel connects to his competitive spirit in the
practice of law, advocating for clients in the New York and New Jersey
state and federal courts, private arbitrations, and mediations; and

WHEREAS, Drawing from his experience as a federal law clerk and Am
Law 100 associate, Scott Wenzel combines a keen analytical mind, an eye
for factual detail, and a powerful pen to create work product that makes
complex arguments clear and persuasive to judges and clients alike; and

WHEREAS, Scott Wenzel is particularly adept at unearthing novel
defenses and procedural mechanisms that opposing counsel often miss,
which can help resolve cases quickly and save clients time and money;
clients also appreciate Scott's responsiveness and his sensitivity to
finding resolutions that align with their business objectives; and

WHEREAS, While a student at Pace Haub Law, Scott Wenzel served as
Managing Editor of the Pace Environmental Law Review, was a teaching
assistant to Professor Emily Gold Waldman and a research assistant to
Professor Leslie Y. Garfield Tenzer; he also interned for the Honorable
Patty Schwartz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and
the Honorable Cathy Seibel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Scott Wenzel upon the occasion of his special designation for his
exemplary service to his community and State by Pace University at the
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Leadership Award Dinner on March 14, 2024;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Scott Wenzel.