Last year alone, nearly 4,000 women and children in New York City received free legal services in family, matrimonial, and immigration law through Her Justice. 

Join us for The Power of Her Voice Gala — an evening that drives the transformative work of  Her Justice  while celebrating the change-makers who uplift justice and empower women. Guests will gather for cocktails, elegant hors d’oeuvres, to be followed by a seated dinner and music as the silent auction begins, creating an atmosphere of connection and purpose. Throughout the night, moving testimonials and inspiring remarks will honor leaders whose dedication has amplified women’s voices and expanded access to justice. Together, we’ll raise essential support to ensure that every woman’s story is heard — and her voice carries power.

The Gala will be held in the historic Cardroom at the New York Athletic Club, with its terraces and sweeping skyline views — a powerful reminder that while none of us choose the cards we are dealt, together we can change how the hand is played. 

Her Justice is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your gift is eligible as a tax deduction.

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Her Justice advocates for and with women and gender-diverse New Yorkers as they seek autonomy and safety through the civil justice system. Since 1993, the organization has provided life-changing free legal help to more than 45,000 women and children while advancing policies that have improved outcomes for hundreds of thousands more. Through initiatives such as the Financial Freedom Project, Trafficking Survivors Resiliency Project, Immigrant Survivor Employment Access Project, and Child Support Project, Her Justice works to build a more fair and functional civil justice system — one where women can create safer, freer futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

Consistently recognized for excellence and transparency, Her Justice is a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity, holds Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, is Better Business Bureau Accredited, and is named a GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit.

At this year’s Gala, we’ll celebrate two remarkable honorees whose leadership and dedication continue to shape the legal profession and advance access to justice.

James Herschlein, Esq. Co-Chair of the Global Litigation Group at Arnold & Porter, Jim is a first-chair trial lawyer known for his strategic insight and courtroom excellence. He has led high-stakes commercial and product liability cases across the U.S. and abroad, earning recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America. Beyond his practice, Jim is a committed leader in the New York legal community, serving as President of the St. John’s Law School Alumni Association and an officer of the New York Athletic Club. Read full bio here

Victor Kovner, Esq. Senior Counsel at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Victor is a distinguished media lawyer whose five-decade career has fortified First Amendment protections and advanced freedom of expression. A former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York and Chair of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Victor’s work extends to estate, foundation, and nonprofit law. His enduring contributions reflect a lifelong commitment to justice, philanthropy, and public service. Read full bio here

Together, we can build a fairer civil justice system—one where every New Yorker’s voice is heard.

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