An international anti-corruption prosecutor was honored this week by some of the top legal minds in the Hudson Valley.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University selected Veronica Dragalin to receive one of their highest distinctions - the Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence.

Dragalin is a former assistant U.S. attorney who now serves in a historic role as the head of anticorruption for Moldova.

"To be recognized for the work I've done as a prosecutor, both here in U.S., and this new role I've taken on - it's extremely meaningful, and I'm very grateful for this recognition," says Dragalin.

Dragalin was honored at an award ceremony this week bringing together top prosecutors from all across the Hudson Valley and the rest of the state.