Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2019 Abely Award Honorees.
The Abely Awards are hosted by the Legal Advisory Council.
Special thanks to the members of our Board of Directors and President’s Council.
23rd Annual Abely Awards
In memory of Maryellen Abely
450 Lexington Avenue
6:00 pm
About the Abely Awards
The Abely Awards honor the memory of Maryellen Abely, an alumna of Columbia Law School, an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and a pro bono attorney at Sanctuary for Families’ Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services.
Maryellen was a tireless advocate for the rights of victims of domestic abuse and one of the first pro bono attorneys at the Legal Center. After a long battle with cancer, she died in 1995. In remembering Maryellen, we celebrate the contributions of pro bono attorneys, law students, and legal assistants whose efforts enable Sanctuary to serve thousands of domestic violence victims each year.
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.
For any questions regarding the event, please contact Chanel LeMond, Manager of Special Events (212)-349-6009 x366 OR Amy Abramson, Director of Individual Giving & Special Events x 494.