About the 23rd Annual Abely Awards
The Abely Awards honor individuals who have made a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence and who embody Maryellen Abely’s compassion, zeal, energy and dedication.
2019 Honorees
The Abely Award for Leading Women and Children to Safety
Hon. Toko Serita
Presiding Judge, Queens Human Trafficking Intervention Court
The Abely Pro Bono Leadership Award
William C. Silverman
Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP
2019 Abely Fellow
Shuxin Qian
Columbia Law Student
The Abely Awards are hosted by the Legal Advisory Council.
Special thanks to the members of our Board of Directors and President’s Council.
Special thanks to Elizabeth Goldfeder of GK Framing, Gillian Segal, and Ellen Weldon of Ellen Weldon Design.