Cocktails for a Cause 2026 | Pace Women’s Justice Center Fundraiser

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Promotional graphic for the Pace Women’s Justice Center fundraising event “Cocktails for a Cause.” Supporting text invites guests to enjoy networking, drinks, and light bites at Barley Beach House in Rye, New York on Thursday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Design features a coastal beach theme with light blue and white vertical stripes, hand drawn navy borders, and illustrated elements including a pink starfish and a cocktail glass with citrus slices.

Raise a Glass. Change a Life.

Step into an evening of cocktails, connection, and community impact at Cocktails for a Cause, Pace Women’s Justice Center’s spring benefit supporting lifesaving legal services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Barley Beach House Rye, NY

Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships

Your support helps survivors of abuse access the legal support they need to safely rebuild their lives.

What to Expect

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Collage of photos from Barley Beach House in Rye, New York, showing oceanfront dining, cocktails, food, and guests socializing at a lively beachside venue. Images highlight sunset views over the Long Island Sound, outdoor seating, and a vibrant bar atmosphere. Featured as the location for Pace Women’s Justice Center’s Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser.

Your ticket or sponsorship includes:

  • Dinner-by-the-bite showcasing fresh flavors
  • Wine & beer bar with our signature cocktail
  • Raffle prizes featuring the best of Westchester
  • Networking with local community leaders

Why Your Support Matters

Pace Women’s Justice Center provides free, lifesaving legal services to survivors of abuse. Our attorneys help individuals:

  • Secure orders of protection
  • Navigate family court proceedings
  • Access crucial community resources
  • Build lasting safety and stability

For many survivors, access to legal support means the difference between remaining in danger and finding a path forward. You can help make that difference.

Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships View Past Cocktails for a Cause

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

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Graphic featuring sponsors of Pace Women’s Justice Center fundraiser providing free legal services to survivors of abuse. “Waves of Change” $3000 level includes the ICON Foundation of Keller Williams. “Shifting Shores” $1000 level includes Jane Aoyama, Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP (Attorneys at Law), Jacqueline Hattar, Esq., LabFinder, Manhattan Cardiology, and One Strong Mother (OSM). “Ripple Effect” $500 level includes Abrams Fensterman LLP, Amanda Rieben, Esq., Alayne Katz and The Kensington White Plain

Waves of Change

Shifting Shores

Ripple Effect

  • Abrams Fensterman, LLP
  • Alayne Katz, Esq.
  • The Kensington White Plains
  • Amanda Rieben, Esq.

Looking to increase your company’s visibility while supporting a powerful cause? Sponsoring Cocktails for a Cause puts your brand in front of an engaged audience of professionals, community leaders, and potential partners, while demonstrating your commitment to justice and community impact. View Sponsor Benefits (PDF)

Host Committee

  • Amanda Rieben, Esq. | Co-Chair
  • Kira Segal, Esq. | Co-Chair
  • Victoria Bartasek
  • Stephen L. Brodsky, Esq.
  • Jacqueline Hattar, Esq.
  • Alayne Katz, Esq.
  • Stella King, Esq.
  • Cindy Kanusher, Esq.
  • Jana Kosberg-Kleidman, Esq.
  • Samatha Lyons, Esq.
  • Melissa McMonagle
  • Monica Joy Taylor
  • Kadeen Wong, Esq.

Questions?

Email us at pwjcevents@law.pace.edu.

Interested in staying up to date with the Pace Women's Justice Center? Sign up for our email list to receive our monthly newsletter, upcoming events, and other important updates!

The Pace Women’s Justice Center is under the 501(c)(3) status of Pace University (Tax ID #:13- 5562314). The fair market value of each ticket is $70 and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent that your donation exceeds the fair market value of the goods or services received.

May 28
5:30pm to 7:30pm

Barley Beach House (located in Rye Town Park)
95 Dearborn Ave
Rye, NY 10580

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Promotional graphic for the Pace Women’s Justice Center fundraising event “Cocktails for a Cause.” Supporting text invites guests to enjoy networking, drinks, and light bites at Barley Beach House in Rye, New York on Thursday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Design features a coastal beach theme with light blue and white vertical stripes, hand drawn navy borders, and illustrated elements including a pink starfish and a cocktail glass with citrus slices.

Raise a Glass. Change a Life.

Step into an evening of cocktails, connection, and community impact at Cocktails for a Cause, Pace Women’s Justice Center’s spring benefit supporting lifesaving legal services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Barley Beach House Rye, NY

Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships

Your support helps survivors of abuse access the legal support they need to safely rebuild their lives.

What to Expect

Image
Collage of photos from Barley Beach House in Rye, New York, showing oceanfront dining, cocktails, food, and guests socializing at a lively beachside venue. Images highlight sunset views over the Long Island Sound, outdoor seating, and a vibrant bar atmosphere. Featured as the location for Pace Women’s Justice Center’s Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser.

Your ticket or sponsorship includes:

  • Dinner-by-the-bite showcasing fresh flavors
  • Wine & beer bar with our signature cocktail
  • Raffle prizes featuring the best of Westchester
  • Networking with local community leaders

Why Your Support Matters

Pace Women’s Justice Center provides free, lifesaving legal services to survivors of abuse. Our attorneys help individuals:

  • Secure orders of protection
  • Navigate family court proceedings
  • Access crucial community resources
  • Build lasting safety and stability

For many survivors, access to legal support means the difference between remaining in danger and finding a path forward. You can help make that difference.

Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships View Past Cocktails for a Cause

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Image
Graphic featuring sponsors of Pace Women’s Justice Center fundraiser providing free legal services to survivors of abuse. “Waves of Change” $3000 level includes the ICON Foundation of Keller Williams. “Shifting Shores” $1000 level includes Jane Aoyama, Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP (Attorneys at Law), Jacqueline Hattar, Esq., LabFinder, Manhattan Cardiology, and One Strong Mother (OSM). “Ripple Effect” $500 level includes Abrams Fensterman LLP, Amanda Rieben, Esq., Alayne Katz and The Kensington White Plain

Waves of Change

Shifting Shores

Ripple Effect

  • Abrams Fensterman, LLP
  • Alayne Katz, Esq.
  • The Kensington White Plains
  • Amanda Rieben, Esq.

Looking to increase your company’s visibility while supporting a powerful cause? Sponsoring Cocktails for a Cause puts your brand in front of an engaged audience of professionals, community leaders, and potential partners, while demonstrating your commitment to justice and community impact. View Sponsor Benefits (PDF)

Host Committee

  • Amanda Rieben, Esq. | Co-Chair
  • Kira Segal, Esq. | Co-Chair
  • Victoria Bartasek
  • Stephen L. Brodsky, Esq.
  • Jacqueline Hattar, Esq.
  • Alayne Katz, Esq.
  • Stella King, Esq.
  • Cindy Kanusher, Esq.
  • Jana Kosberg-Kleidman, Esq.
  • Samatha Lyons, Esq.
  • Melissa McMonagle
  • Monica Joy Taylor
  • Kadeen Wong, Esq.

Questions?

Email us at pwjcevents@law.pace.edu.

Interested in staying up to date with the Pace Women's Justice Center? Sign up for our email list to receive our monthly newsletter, upcoming events, and other important updates!

The Pace Women’s Justice Center is under the 501(c)(3) status of Pace University (Tax ID #:13- 5562314). The fair market value of each ticket is $70 and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent that your donation exceeds the fair market value of the goods or services received.

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