Jacqueline Hattar (Partner-White Plains, NY) will co-host the Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC) "Cocktails for a Cause" fundraiser on May 28, 2026, at the Barley Beach House in Rye, New York. The event supports the PWJC's commitment to increasing access to justice by providing free legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. The funds raised will support the PWJC’s critical services for survivors of abuse. Jackie is a long-time PWJC Advisory Board member and a past recipient of the Center's “Making A Difference” award. She also serves on the Board of Visitors at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

The PWJC, housed at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains, New York, is a self-funded, nonprofit legal center that falls under Pace University's 501(c)(3) status. The Center conducts or participates in more than 140 training and outreach events annually, providing free legal services to some 3,500 survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, the PWJC's mission is to pursue justice for victims and prevent abuse by offering quality legal services, fostering community partnerships, and promoting education and awareness.