Lever & Ecker's Connection to the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Three of the four attorneys at Lever & Ecker, PLLC earned their Juris Doctor degrees from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Our founder, one of our partners, and our associate attorney are Pace Law graduates, with graduating classes spanning from 1989 to 2021. That shared education is also part of our firm’s Westchester roots.The law school is located in White Plains, New York, the same city as Lever & Ecker’s Westchester office.
For a firm representing injured people throughout Westchester County and across New York, the connection is both professional and local.
Attorneys Who Earned Their J.D.s at Pace
Three members of the Lever & Ecker team earned their J.D.s from Pace:
- David B. Lever, Founder and Senior Partner, J.D., 1989. David earned his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 1986 before law school at Pace. He opened his own practice at age 30 and has represented injured people since 1994.
- Adam C. Weiss, Partner, J.D., 2013, magna cum laude. Adam earned his B.A. in Anthropology from Skidmore College in 2009 before graduating magna cum laude from Pace’s law school. He was named a partner at the firm in 2024.
- Katherine (Kate) Henderson, Associate Attorney, J.D., 2021. Kate is a two-time Pace graduate. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration, with distinction, from Pace University in Pleasantville in 2018, then completed her J.D. at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, where she focused on courses relevant to a career in civil litigation.
From Law Student Intern to Associate Attorney
Kate Henderson’s path is one of the clearest examples of the firm’s connection to Pace Law. While attending the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, she joined Lever & Ecker as a law student intern in 2019. She joined full time in August 2022. She was admitted to practice in New York in 2023.
Kate’s experience shows how that local connection can carry into practice. With the law school located a few miles from our office, students can gain hands-on exposure to personal injury practice while still in school, and the firm can get to know future colleagues before they graduate.
Westchester Legal Roots
Pace Law opened in White Plains in the 1970s and remains the only law school in Westchester County. That local presence parallels Lever & Ecker’s own roots in the area, with our Westchester office also located in White Plains.
Our attorneys’ connection to the community extends beyond their legal work. Adam Weiss has served on the Board of Directors of CLUSTER Community Services, which supports individuals and families across Westchester and Rockland Counties, since 2021 and became Board President in 2023. David Lever serves on the board of Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD), while Kate Henderson supports organizations including Feeding Westchester and SPCA Westchester.
Supporting the Pace Women's Justice Center
Kate Henderson also supports the Pace Women’s Justice Center, extending her connection to Pace beyond her time as a student. The Center provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse in Westchester and Putnam Counties, along with community outreach and professional training.
Learn More About the Elisabeth Haub School of Law
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law has served law students in White Plains since 1976 and has been part of the educational path of three Lever & Ecker attorneys. To learn more about the school and its programs, visit the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
That shared educational background is one part of Lever & Ecker’s connection to the Westchester legal community. To meet our attorneys, visit our attorney directory. If you were injured and would like to discuss your legal options, contact Lever & Ecker for a free consultation.
Lever & Ecker, PLLC is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Pace University or the Elisabeth Haub School of Law.
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