Lawyers, laughter and giving back: Brooklyn Women’s Bar hosts holiday bash

December 13, 2024 Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association board members (from left): Hon. Dweynie E. Paul, Sue Novick-Wasko, Hon. Ellen Spodek, Angélicque Moreno, Lisa Michael, Hon. Cenceria Edwards, Lauren Ariel, Meryl Schwartz, Hon. Nancy Bannon, Hon. Lillian Wan, Danielle Ciraola and Barbara Grcevic. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) turned holiday cheer into a force for good during its annual Holiday Party at Brooklyn Law School’s Forchelli Center on Dec. 3. The festive evening, hosted by BWBA President Hon. Cenceria Edwards, was marked by generosity, camaraderie, and charitable giving.

Guests were encouraged to bring unwrapped toys or new children’s coats, which will be donated to families in need. In addition, a lively raffle featured prizes ranging from Apple products to sports tickets and specialty gift baskets, with proceeds benefiting the Safe Homes Project of Brooklyn.

Hon. Cenceria P. Edwards, BWBA past president, Jovia Radix Seaborough, Hon. Sylvia Hinds Radix, BWBA past president also; BWBA board member Shirley Paul; Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine; Hon. Nancy Sunshine. Photo courtesy of BWBA

Hon. Cenceria P. Edwards and Brooklyn Bar Association president, Anthony Vaughn, Jr. Photo courtesy of BWBA

For more than 40 years, the Safe Homes Project, part of Good Shepherd Services, has provided critical support to survivors of domestic and partner violence in New York City. The organization offers a hotline, counseling, safety planning, and targeted services for Spanish speakers, youth, and LGBTQ survivors.

The raffle raised funds to support Safe Homes’ mission of providing comprehensive services and advocacy for survivors, making the BWBA’s holiday tradition a meaningful one for Brooklyn families.