

FamilyKind's Upcoming Events
Join FamilyKind on May 9th for our Annual Awards Celebration & Cocktail Event!
Join us for a lively cocktail event and awards presentation bringing together the region’s most distinguished matrimonial and family law professionals — including lawyers, mediators, judges, financial services professionals, mental health providers, educators, and more — as well as families who believe in FamilyKind’s work to center the needs of children and reduce conflict.
May 9, 2023
6:00 to 9:00 PM
ARTE CAFE, 106 W 73rd Street (at Columbus Ave), New York City
With delicious comestibles and festive libations

And Don’t Miss Out on Our Gala Live and Silent Auction.
Set up your account here and get ready to bid on May 9.
FamilyKind helps thousands of families across Greater New York access parenting education and specialized services that reduce conflict and trauma in separation and divorce. Funds raised enable FamilyKind to serve ALL families regardless of ability to pay.
Join us to Celebrate our 2023 Honorees!
Hon. Matthew F. Cooper (Ret.)
receiving
The Honorable Sondra M. Miller Award


Barry Berkman, Esq.
Founding Partner, Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP
receiving the
Tziporah Pronman z"l Mediation Award


Vivian Rivera Drohan, Esq.
Partner, Drohan Lee LLP


receiving
The FamilyKind Service Award

Participate and bid on auction items in our
Nationwide Online Auction
Now through May 14, 2023
Auction items range from wonderful theatre and dining to exciting sporting events, plus a huge range of offerings guaranteed to delight and surprise.
Bidding on our auction items is an exciting and fun way to support FamilyKind and, at the same time, have a chance to win cool items and unique experiences!

Honorary 11th Annual Gala Chairs
Patricia Ann Fersch, Esq.
Pamela M. Sloan, Esq.
Elliot J. Wiener, Esq.
11th Annual Gala Committee
Nancy Goodman, Chair
Lesley Friedland, Esq., Executive Director, FamilyKind
Helene Bernstein, Esq. • Amy Carron Day, Esq.
Gabrielle Deems • Mary Fiance • Felipe Godard • Michael Knuff • Sharon Manewitz • Patricia Valentin
Auction Committee
Gabrielle Deems and Patricia Valentin, Chairs
Amy Carron Day, Esq. • Shane Duffy • Lesley Friedland, Esq. • Felipe Godard • Michael Knuff • Makayla Williams
SILVER SPONSORS
Cohen Clair Lans Greifer Thorpe & Rottenstreich LLP
Amy Carron Day, Esq., Day Law and Mediation
Patricia Fersch, Esq., Fersch LLC
Nancy Goodman
Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP
Mantel McDonough Riso, LLP
Phillips Nizer LLP
Jeffrey and Carol Vincent
Elliot J. Wiener, Esq. and Dr. Wendy Naidich
SPONSORSHIPS
Gold Sponsor • $10,000 • 6 tickets
• Gold Sponsor listing & logo in event evite, event webpage, event e-communications, and event signage; one full-page ad in e-journal
• Acknowledgement during presentation
• Social media shout-outs (LinkedIn, Facebook)
Silver Sponsor • $5,000 • 4 tickets
• Silver Sponsor listing in event evite, event webpage, event signage, and event e-communications; one full-page ad in e-journal
LEAD SPONSORSHIPS
Diamond Sponsor • $25,000 • 10 tickets
• Logo or listing year-round on FamilyKind website home page and in quarterly e-newsletters as a Gala Diamond Sponsor
• Diamond Sponsor listing & logo in event evite, event webpage, event e-communications, and event signage; three full-page ads in e-journal • Representative invited to speak during program
• Social media shout-outs (LinkedIn, Facebook) and editorial content
• Inclusion in announcements and press releases
Bronze Sponsor • $2,500 • 2 tickets
• Bronze Sponsor listing in event evite, event webpage, and event signage; one half-page ad in e-journal
Patron Sponsor • $1,000 • 1 ticket
• Patron Sponsor listing in event evite, event webpage, and event signage; one quarter-page ad in e-journal
Platinum Sponsor • $15,000 • 8 tickets
• Platinum Sponsor listing & logo in event evite*, event webpage, event e-communications, and event signage; two full-page ads in e-journal
• Social media shout-outs (LinkedIn, Facebook) and editorial content
• Acknowledgement during presentation
• Inclusion in announcements and press releases
RSVP by May 3rd. Contributions and sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law above $115 per ticket. For more information, email events@FamilyKind.org or visit familykind.org/gala2023.
SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS
Descriptions of benefits for each sponsorship level listed below or here
Diamond Sponsor @ $25,000 (10 Tickets)
Platinum Sponsor @ $15,000 (8 Tickets)
Gold Sponsor @ $10,000 (6 Tickets)
Silver Sponsor @ $5,000 (4 Tickets)
Bronze Sponsor @ $2,500 (2 Tickets)
Patron Sponsor @ $1,000 (1 Ticket)
Benefactor Tickets @ $500
Friend Tickets @ $225
BRONZE SPONSORS
Blank Rome LLP
Matthew Cooper and Melissa Brophy
The Law Offices of Diamond, Fee & Kalos, PLLC
Francis Financial
Guberman Advisors
Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP
Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP
Jennifer Safian, Divorce and Family Mediation
The Law Firm of John Yacos, P.C.
PATRON SPONSORS
Abrams Fensterman, LLP • Bernstein Private Wealth Management • Brody Law & Mediation, LLC • Cardi & Edgar LLP • Ann Ciccarelli • Drohan Lee LLP • Lesley Ann Friedland & Dr. Andrew Propper • Greg and Laya Gillman • Hon. Judith Gische (Ret.) and Steven Schurkman • The Godard Family • Goldschmidt & Genovese, LLP • Sharon and Mark Manewitz • The McPherson Firm, PC • Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP • New York Women's Bar Association • OurFamilyWizard • Bob Raymond, Ph.D. • Barbara Rothberg, D.S.W. • Rower LLC • Soberlink • Teitler & Teitler, LLP • Wexler Consulting LLC