2019 Celebrating Justice Dinner Journal

Celebrating Justice BENEFIT DINNER October 17, 2019

Are you aware that‌..

Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten. In 2017 domestic incidents totaled 1,936 in Westchester County.

Illustrations by: Edel Rodriguez

TO Cindy Kanusher, The Staff of PWJC, All PWJC Volunteers and Honorees Professor Gretchen Flint and The Dobkin Family Foundation and The 20th Anniversary of the Family Court Legal Program We honor and applaud your commitment to ending domestic violence and elder abuse and to helping those who suffer their effects. Your efforts are as inspiring as they are life-changing.

Barbara Ginsberg and Ira Schreck

Are you aware that‌..

In the last 12 months our new Walk-In Clinic has helped 871 clients, serving an average of 73 clients monthly. They have complex situations and we approach each client in a holistic manner.

Congratulations Professor Gretchen Flint, the Dobkin Family Foundation and FLCP on your 20th Anniversary

Jane Aoyama & Gib Nathan

Congratulations to Professor Gretchen Flint and the Dobkin Family Foundation

Thank you to the Pace Women’s Justice Center; your vision, devotion, enthusiasm, and hard work account for the success of the Pace Women’s Justice Center. Your efforts to memorialize Gail’s life and bring purpose to her death through the vision of Gail’s House are a source of continuing comfort to me and to my family.

Alayne Katz Chair, Friends of Gail, PWJC Law Office of Alayne Katz, PC Practice Concentrating in Family Law and Mediation. www.alaynekatzlaw.com

Are you aware that ‌..

A woman is 70x more likely to be murdered during the few weeks after leaving her abusive partner, than at any other time in the relationship. Last year PWJC helped 1,204 clients with orders of protection.

Illustrations by: Edel Rodriguez

Congratulations to Professor Gretchen Flint and The Dobkin Family Foundation on their deeply deserved honors for their tireless work supporting the cause of justice, and KUDOS to the Family Court Legal Program and the Pace Women’s Justice Center on reaching the FCLP 20th anniversary! Success has many Mothers‌and I am so grateful to have been part of this program at its beginning. You have profoundly bettered an incalculable number of lives, including the clients, their families and all the attorneys and law students who have worked in the program.

Tamara A. Mitchel, Esq.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 HONOREES AND THE PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER FOR TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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CONGRATULATIONS to Professor Gretchen Flint, fellow

Champion of Justice Award recipient.

We are proud to support the

Pace Women’s Justice Center, and partner with you on behalf of victims and survivors of abuse in our community.

Eric and Barbara Dobkin Dobkin Family Foundation

Are you aware that ‌..

Last year PWJC helped 3,887 survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. 1,100 of those clients came to PWJC through our Family Court Legal Program.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud that the

Women’s Justice Center has been part of Pace for more than 25 years.

We salute Professor Gretchen Flint and the Dobkin Family Foundation for their work to support the PWJC.

FONTANA GIANNINI LLP

We are proud to support the Pace Women’s Justice Center and Congratulate Honorees Professor Gretchen Flint and

The Dobkin Family Foundation Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation 140 Grand Street | White Plains | New York 10601 (914) 428-9700

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Congratulates PROFESSOR GRETCHEN FLINT, THE DOBKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION & The 20th Anniversary of the Family Court Legal Program As Honorees of the Pace Women’s Justice Center Benefit Dinner

Elder Law | Asset Protection Planning | Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) Medicaid Applications | Wills, Trust & Estates | Estate & Trust Litigation | Nursing Home Negligence 245 Main Street White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 948-1500 & Office in Somers, New York www.esslawfirm.com FLUENT IN ITALIAN

Are you aware that ‌..

In addition to providing civil legal services and trainings PWJC offers wills and advance directives for the aging population and victims of domestic violence through our Be Prepared Project.

Congratulations to the Dobkin Family Foundation and to the staff, students and volunteers of the Pace Women’s Justice Center You fight for justice every day Professor Gretchen Flint

My best wishes to tonight's honorees and to all who are involved with PWJC. It is a privilege to be part of the wonderful work that the Center does in our community.

Anne Marie Hynes, Esq.

Congratulations to the Honorees and to Pace Women’s Justice Center

Illustrations by: Edel Rodriguez

Congratulations to the

Pace Women's Justice Center Shari Cohen, JD, LMFT

Are you aware that ‌..

83% of victims represented by an attorney obtained a protective order, compared to just 32% of victims without an attorney. PWJC has 3 walk-in programs which serve everybody, regardless of socioeconomic status, immigration status, or gender.

Congratulations to the Honorees and to Pace Women’s Justice Center

Patricia Hennessey, Esq.

Are you aware that‌..

43% of dating college women reported experiencing abusive behaviors from their partner. PWJC offers legal help for campus-based sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Thank you to PWJC’s amazing team of volunteers!

Their commitment to our clients and PWJC’s mission is without limitations, and we are so very happy to work with them, to laugh with them, and to make a difference each and every day!

Natalie J. Sobchak Director of Pro Bono Programs PWJC

In honor of Gretchen and her service to the community’s underserved and to all the good work of Pace Women’s Justice Center.

Susan Ferlauto

Are you aware that ‌..

Approximately 1 in 7 older adults in New York have experienced an elder abuse event since turning 60.

This past year PWJC helped 504 adults over the age of 60.

“When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.�

- Dalai Lama

Safe families make safe communities

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONOREES PROFESSOR GRETCHEN FLINT and THE DOBKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION

FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONAL WORK TO SUPPORT THE PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Illustrations by: Edel Rodriguez

Are you aware that …..

Every minute 20 people are victims of intimate partner violence in the U.S. That’s ≈ 4800 victims during this event.

Congratulations Family Court Legal Program Pace Women’s Justice Center for receiving the Law School Group Award from the New York State Bar Association

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Congratulations Janice Silverberg and Sheila Miller Bernson Volunteer Attorneys Pace Women’s Justice Center for receiving the President’s Pro Bono Award from the New York State Bar Association

A heartfelt thank you to all Pace Women’s Justice Center supporters here this evening Pace Women’s Justice Center Staff