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Jason Czarnezki

Professor · Pace University

Professor at Pace University. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Organizations
2
Roles reported
2
Reported compensation
$320K

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Profile

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Reported as Professor of Pace University, based in Pleasantville, NY.
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Received $320K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Also listed as Director of Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic INC, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Jason J. Czarnezki is the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean of Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

He is recognized for his expertise in environmental and natural resources law, sustainable business strategies, and food systems policy. Czarnezki has a strong background in legal education administration, having led Pace's Environmental Law Program to a top national ranking for several years.

He is also slated to become the Dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law starting in June 2025, reflecting his commitment to transforming legal education and advancing specialty programs.

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Tenure here
Jason Czarnezki joined the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2013 as the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law.
Earlier career
  • Dean, Chicago-Kent College of Law (starting June 1, 2025)
  • Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (2013-present)
  • Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (2018-present)
  • Associate Dean of Environmental Law Programs, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (2016-present)
  • Executive Director of Environmental Law Programs, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (2014-present)
  • Founder and Faculty Director, Sustainable Business Law Hub, Pace University (2021-present)
  • Co-Founder and Affiliated Faculty, Pace Food Law Center (formerly Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative), Pace University (2015-present)
  • Professor of Law, Environmental Law Center, Vermont Law School (prior to 2013)
Education
  • Sweden · Ph.D. in Environmental Law, Uppsala University
  • University of Chicago · J.D.
  • University of Chicago · B.A.

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Publications

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Standing

Recognition & press

Named to the "2023 Energy & Environment Power 100" list by City & State New York magazine (#85)Richard Ottinger Outstanding Service Award (2018)Fulbright Specialist (2018-2020)Olof Palme Visiting Professor at Stockholm University (2020), named by the Swedish National Research CouncilElevated Pace University's Environmental Law Program to a #1 national ranking for multiple years

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Affiliations

Organizations

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Pace University Professor · $707.7M revenue · Pleasantville, NYPACE UNIVERSITY CONSIDERS TEACHING AND LEARNING ITS PRIORITY. PACE IS COMMITTED TO THE NEEDS OF ITS QUALIFIED AND DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION.pay $304K → $320KFiled FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$320Kreported comp
Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic INC Director · White Plains, NYFiled FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Network

Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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$742K
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Professor · FY2023
$457K
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$440K
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$429K
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VP Dev & Alum Rltns Till 12/24 · FY2024
$400K
H
Dean, School of Law · FY2024
$380K
V
Provost, Exec VP Acad Affairs · FY2020
$377K
J
Fmr. Provost, Till 6/24 · FY2024
$376K
A
Professor, Left During Fy2021 · FY2020
$373K
L
Dean, Lubin School of Business · FY2024
$373K
J
Professor · FY2023
$368K
T
Dean, Dyson College · FY2024
$359K

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