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Thank you for Supporting FamilyKind's 2026 Gala!

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Thursday, March 12
48 Wall Street, NYC, NY 10005

6 PM ~ 10 PM 

Gala Chairs & Special Thanks
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View the FamilyKind 2026 Gala & Auction Photos

Photos by Ken Brown

View the 2026 Gala & Auction E-Journal

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LOCATION & VENUE

48 Wall Street Events

We raised a glass and celebrated with top professionals in matrimonial & family law

— judges, lawyers, mediators & all who support families in transition!

Since 1928, 48 Wall Street has stood as a landmark of architectural excellence in Manhattan's Financial District. Once home to the Bank of New York, this historic venue retains its original 1920's grandeur from the soaring 30-foot ceilings and Palladian windows to the grand marble staircase that has welcomed generations. Today, this iconic space hosts the city's most memorable events, blending timeless elegance with modern sophistication.

We hope you delighted in the evening's exceptional cuisine and handcrafted cocktails and mocktails tailored for our Gala Event. Our culinary partners created a memorable dining experience, from elegant dinners to interactive food stations and signature drink menus.

 

We're glad you didn't miss this fun opportunity to support FamilyKind's work while reliving history at 48 Wall Street.

 

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FESTIVITIES

LIVE AUCTION
to support services
for families in need

​FUN EVENTS

FESTIVE COCKTAILS

& MOCKTAILS

Gala 2026 Honorees

2026 HONOREES

FamilyKind
Service Award

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Stephen Gassman

Tziporah Pronman Mediation Award

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Jennifer Safian

Distinguished Divorce and Family Mediator


Safian Mediation

The Hon. Sondra M. Miller Award

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American Academy of

Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation

Promoting the Well-being of

Children and Families since 1990

​AAML Foundation

The New York Chapter Of The
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2026 Gala SPONSORS

OUR 2026 SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Silver Sponsors 2026

PLATINUM SPONSORS

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JEFFREY & CAROL VINCENT
Gold Sponsors 2026

GOLD SPONSOR

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Silver Sponsors 2026

SILVER SPONSOR

BLANK ROME LLP

GARR SILPE, PC

NANCY GOODMAN

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Bronze Sponsors 2026

BRONZE SPONSOR

THE  NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AAML

 

BERKMAN BOTTGER NEWMAN & SCHEIN, LLP

MATTHEW COOPER & MELISSA BROPHY 

THE MCCOY & MARTINEZ OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS

MOSSBERG SHARMA STAMBLECK GROSS LLP

ROTTENSTREICH FARLEY BRONSTEIN FISHER POTTER HODAS LLP

M. DAVID SHERRILL

NEW YORK WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

THE LAW FIRM OF JOHN YACOS, P.C.

Patron Sponsors 2026

PATRON SPONSORS

Drohan Lee LLP  |  Greg & Laya Gillman  |  Lesley Friedland & Andrew Propper  |  Joseph Law Group, P.C.  | 
Karabatos Rosenkrantz DeMarco Schoenfeld, PLLC  |  April Kuchuk, PhD  |  Steven Mostofsky  |  
Teresa Ombres  |  OurFamilyWizard  |  Judith L. Poller  |  Jodi & Bob Rosenthal  |  Rosenberg Family Law P.C.  |  Barbara Rothberg  |  Eric M. Ruttenberg  |  Jerome A. Scharoff, P.C.  |  Soberlink  |

TOVA QDRO & Retirement Valuators

Benefactor sponsors 2026

BENEFACTOR SPONSORS

Anikstein Family  |  ASJ Law Office  |  Fersch LLC  |  Sharon and Mark Manewitz  |  Ivy H. Menchel  |  

Dee Dee Mozeleski  |  Sallie Mullins Thompson, CPA PLLC  |  Wendy Naidich, Ph.D.  |  Norman Ross  |  

Anna Ryan  |  Vincent and Anne Santulli  |  Sichel Associates  |  Kathy & Steven Soll  |  Vacca Family Law Group  |  

Elliot J. Wiener, Esq. 

2026 Gala Tickets & Sponsors

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

Thank you for joining us Thursday, March 12, 2026 for a festive FamilyKind evening featuring tailored cocktails and delicious mocktails, an abundant selection of savory fare, dessert, and a live auction as we award four very special honorees. This event united top matrimonial law and family professionals to support FamilyKind, a not for profit organization, which provides high quality programming, including parenting education, parenting coordination and mediation regardless of financial ability.

 

You participated in a sponsorship to contribute to a worthy cause and position your business at the heart of a prestigious gathering, surrounded by influential professionals in the matrimonial and family law sectors.

You were part of an evening dedicated to making a positive impact. Sponsorships and tickets are tax-deductible above $170 per guest.

* This year, sponsorships will included reserved tables during the program and auction.

LEARN ABOUT

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Scan to become a Sponsor

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Silient Auction 2026

A few of our Silent Auction Items!

You won't want to miss it! 

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And many more fun offerings like these:

  • $500 Gift Certificate to Laser Away

  • Two (2) 4- Day passes to New York ComicCon

  • 2 tickets to Alvin Ailey 2026 New York City Center, December 3, 2026 - Jan 3 2027.

  • $100 Gift Certificate to Bodrum Restaurant

  • $100 Gift Card to Leyla Restaurant

  • A variety of Calvin Klein purses in various colors

  • Brown L.I.B purse

  • Tahari pebbled light brown bag

  • Lymphatic Oxygen Hydration Facial, Sauna Wrap and Lymphatic Detox at Berry Blonde Spa

  • Barry’s Bootcamp Tribeca (5 class pack)

  • SPYSCAPE (4-ticket package)

  • 3 Class Pack at SotoMethod valid at any NYC Studio

  • 3 Guest Passes to Live! Kelly & Mark Show

Auction 2026

OUR EXCITING AUCTION ITEMS

Get ready to raise your paddle to bid on one of these exciting items and raise money to support families in need!

2 night stay at Roblar Winery & tasting for 2 - 4 people
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Play golf at legendary Tamarack Country Club and have an elegant dining experience
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2 tickets to Hamilton on Broadway plus a backstage tour
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THE LIVE AUCTION

Our live auction fundraiser was an exciting highlight of the evening, bringing our community together in a spirited, high-energy way to directly support our mission. Featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, sports items, and fun get-aways, the auction not only entertains guests but also inspires generous giving in the moment. 
Every bid placed and every paddle raised translated into meaningful impact, helping us expand our programs, reach more people in need, and strengthen the work at the heart of FamilyKind. This signature event turns generosity into action, creating unforgettable memories while driving vital support for families in need.

The Auctioneer

The evening's Auctioneer, Samantha Saturley Kelley, is the CEO of Tranzon Alderfer, Tranzon Auction Properties, and Tranzon Driggers, leading real estate auction sales throughout the East Coast and Southeast. She works with private sellers, families, attorneys, and institutional clients on complex property decisions, bringing clarity, discretion, and a steady hand to every transaction.


A third-generation auctioneer, Sam learned the profession from her grandfather and father, shaping a career grounded in fairness, transparency, and thoughtful resolution—particularly during pivotal moments.


Sam lives in Westport, Connecticut, with her husband and three sons and is actively involved in charitable and community efforts.
 

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Samantha Saturley Kelley

Gala Auctioneer,
CEO of Tranzon Auction Properties

Call 929 479 2975 or email info@familykind.org
for a free, private consultation, or for more information.

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FamilyKind is a 501(c)3 organization and does not discriminate of the basis or race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation
in the administration of its staffing, education programs, or in any of its policies and operations. 

©2026 by FamilyKind

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