Pace Women's Justice Center Celebrating Justice Virtual Digital Journal

CONGRATULATIONS to THE THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION Champion of Justice Award Recipient We are proud to support The Pace Women's Justice Center and partner with you on behalf victims and survivors of abuse in our community.

ERIC & BARBARA DOBKIN DOBKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Congratulations to the Pace Women's Justice Center.

We are proud to support their mission and the work of the C.A.R.E. volunteers.

THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION

EVENT SPONSORS

Dobkin Family Foundation The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Did you know‌

Everyone can get help from PWJC at some level: from legal information to full representation, and anything in between.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cindy Kanusher, all PWJC Staff & Volunteers, PWJC Advisory Board, and the 2020 Honoree, The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation

JANE AOYAMA

EVENT SPONSORS

Jane Aoyama, Esq. The Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Center For Elder Justice At The Hebrew Home At Riverdale

VISIONARY OF JUSTICE

Did you know‌

PWJC has 3 offices where, pre-covid, clients could walk in and meet with an attorney.

Two of them are in the Courthouses in White Plains and Yonkers.

To Cindy Kanusher, The Staff of PWJC, All PWJC Volunteers and Honoree THE THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION 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 & IRA SCHRECK

Congratulations, kudos and deepest thanks to The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation, the C.A.R.E. Volunteers and to everyone at the Pace Women’s Justice Center!

TAMARA A. MITCHEL, ESQ.

EVENT SPONSORS

Barbara Ginsberg & Ira Schreck Tamara A. Mitchel, Esq. The William Wishnick Foundation

HIGH IMPACT SUPPORTER

Did you know‌ Providing civil legal counsel for divorce, custody and protective order proceedings significantly improves outcomes.

CONGRATULATIONS TO The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation & the CARE Volunteers 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, C Practice Concentrating in Family Law & Mediation www.alaynekatzlaw.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 HONOREES CELEBRATING JUSTICE AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY THE THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION AND ALL OF THE WONDERFUL C.A.R.E. VOLUNTEERS! With thanks for your contributions to the community and THE PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER

Kathy N. Rosenthal, Linda Markowitz and Sherry A. Bishko Lynn J. Maier and Robbin E. Sweeney ROSENTHAL & MARKOWITZ, LLP

Concentrating in Estate Planning, Matrimonial and Family Law, and Real Estate White Plains, New York

Congratulations to the 2020 Honoree & The Pace Women's Justice Center for Truly Making a Difference

EVENT SPONSORS

Alayne Katz, Esq. Rosenthal & Markowitz, LLP Keane & Beane P.C. Bank OZK Pound Ridge Police Benevolent Association

PWJC AMBASSADOR

Did you know‌ Unlike other services to help domestic violence victims access to free legal services reduces the likelihood of future violence.

Congratulations to the 2020 Celebrating Justice Honoree

The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation Thank you to the staff, students, and volunteers of the Pace Women’s Justice Center for extraordinary efforts on behalf of your clients.

PROF. GRETCHEN FLINT

Our advice is customized with your life in mind. In our relationships, clients come first in all that we do.

EVENT SPONSORS

Fontana Giannini LLP UBS - Hudson River Wealth Management Laurie & Stephen Girsky Prof. Gretchen Flint

INFLUENCER

Did you know‌ DV/SA victims experience an average of more than 19 legal problems, that’s two times more than the general low income population of Washington

Congratulates THE THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION & The Pace Women’s Justice Center C.A.R.E. Volunteers As Honorees of the Pace Women’s Justice Center Benefit Dinner

245 Main Street White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 948-1500

Elder Law Asset Protection Planning Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) Medicaid Applications Wills, Trust & Estates Estate Administration

Office in Somers, New York www.esslawfirm.com FLUENT IN ITALIAN

My best wishes to tonight's honorees and to all who are involved with PWJC. In this time of COVID-19, it is a privilege to be able to support an organization that has successfully addressed the expanded needs of domestic violence victims.

ANNE MARIE HYNES

EVENT SPONSORS

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Charles & Dena Friedman Catherine Samuels & Jeremy Henderson Anne Marie Hynes, Esq.

PROMOTER

Did you know‌ Providing civil legal services reduces the societal costs of domestic violence by creating economic selfsufficiency

EVENT SPONSORS

The Westchester Bank Annette G. Hasapidis, Esq. Amanda Drath

CONTENT CREATOR

Did you know‌

During the pandemic, PWJC has provided uninterrupted legal services

Thank you to Alayne Katz for her decades of hard work and devotion to bringing justice to victims of domestic violence.

Thanks also to the staff and volunteers of PWJC for never ceasing your extraordinary work in these most trying times.

PATRICIA HENNESSEY, ESQ. HENNESSEY & BIENSTOCK LLP

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONOREES THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION and PWJC C.A.R.E. VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONAL WORK TO SUPPORT THE PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Did you know‌ 83% of victims represented by an attorney successfully obtain an order of protection, versus 32% without an attorney

The Krahl-Thacker Family Foundation honors the work and dedication of all at the Pace Women’s Justice Center

THOM & KATE THACKER

To all of our dedicated and amazing volunteers, People are looking for a light at the end of this pandemic. We learned very quickly that we can’t just look for the light, but we must now become that light. Thank you for sharing your light with us and our clients! With your unwavering and generous support, particularly in these challenging times, we continue to make a difference, and to make what John Lewis called some “good trouble. Necessary trouble.”

Be safe and stay healthy!

NATALIE J. SOBCHAK DIRECTOR OF PRO BONO PROGRAMS

Congratulations to THE THOMAS & AGNES CARVEL FOUNDATION as awardee of the Champion of Justice award. Thank you to all the volunteers of the C.A.R.E. program and the dedication of Pace Women's Justice Center in their commitment to creating access to justice for victims of abuse.

BARBARA WOLFERT

Congratulations and a great big ‘Thank You’ to the Center, Cindy and the entire staff for the phenomenal, and vital support and services you provide to the community.

Your work is unparalleled!

With admiration,

IAN & CAROL FELDMAN

Did you know‌

PWJC provides legal training to community members including law enforcement, prosecutors and judiciary

FRIENDS Adam Rothschild Adria Hillman, Esq. Alice Krauss Anne FitzSimmons Barbara Becker CarlLa Horton David C. Leven Dean and Janice Silverberg Dr. & Mrs. Serle Levin Ema Fronig Emily Shelley Frances M. Pantaleo, Esq. Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP Gail Ehrlich Heidi Leigh Hon. Arlene Katz Hon. John Nonna Hon. Sandra Forster Hon. Veronica G. Hummel, Acting Supreme Court Justice

Jacqueline Hattar, Esq. John Sobchak Law Offices of Lisa M. Bluestein, LLC. Lenny and Lauren Stern Lois and Marc Backon Judy Ellis & Joel Backon Meryl Fishbone, Esq. Monica Vachher Nancy Bobker Paula Gamache Peter and Laura Lilienfield Steven Katz Susan & Bernie Kosberg Susan Polese Wendy Breitner Westchester Elder Care Consultants, LLC Yuval and Barbara Ehrenreich

Did you know‌

PWJC reaches over 14,000 people annually with their trainings and events

With heartfelt appreciation to our Friends of Gail advisory board for their unwavering support and guidance

FRIENDS OF GAIL ADVISORY BOARD Alayne Katz, Esq. (Chair) Harold Fein Carol Feldman M.S., NCSP Prof. Margaret M. Flint, Esq. Lonya A. Gilvert, Esq. Annette G. Hasapidis, Esq. Jacqueline Hattar, Esq. Caroline Hay

Pamela Kaufman Gayle S. Lob, CFP® Susan J. Malamed, Esq. Linda Markowitz, Esq. Lawrence J. McElroen, Esq. Steven A. Schurkman, Esq. Daniel Seymour Barbara L. Wolfert, Esq.

Cindy Kanusher, Esq. and the entire staff of Pace Women’s Justice Center

With sincere gratitude and recognition to our Event Committee, who supported our endeavors to bring you this evening's program

CELEBRATING JUSTICE VIRTUAL EVENT COMMITTEE Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Carol Feldman M.S., NCSP Prof. Gretchen Flint Lucille A. Fontana, Esq. Hon. Sandra A. Forster Angela Morcone Giannini, Esq. Jacqueline Hattar, Esq. Caroline Hay Alayne Katz, Esq. HONORARY EVENT COMMITTEE

Lauren Konstantin, CFP Ellen Lewis Samantha A. Lyons, Esq. Linda Markowitz, Esq. Lawrence J. McElroen, Esq. Beth Propper Daniel Seymour Natalie J. Sobchak, Esq. Sarah A. Steckler, Esq.

Chief David M. Ryan Gayle S. Lob, CFP® Anne Marie Hynes, Esq.

Cindy Kanusher, Esq. and the entire staff of Pace Women’s Justice Center

Did you know‌

PWJC is the only agency to assist victims with legal representation to obtain a Divorce from their abuser

A heartfelt thank to you all Pace Women's Justice Center supporters this evening and during this pandemic.

Pace Women's Justice Center Staff

Did you know‌

PWJC provides legal services to over 3000 people each year

Did you know‌ PWJC is dedicated to providing free legal services because access to justice has been proven to make long lasting positive impact for people wanting to start a life away from abuse.