“Raising the Bar” is Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC)'s largest annual fundraising event, named to reflect our mission of increasing access to justice and elevating the standard of legal advocacy for victims of abuse. Honored in 2024 as Westchester Magazine's Best Nonprofit Event, this benefit concert directly supports PWJC’s ability to provide free, critical legal services to thousands of survivors each year.

Held every October, this evening also shines a spotlight on changemakers through our Making a Difference Award, honoring individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to our mission. As a self-funded nonprofit based at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, PWJC is committed to ending interpersonal violence through legal advocacy, community partnerships, education, and outreach—all in pursuit of justice and healing.

After enduring marriage to the infamous “Wolf of Wall Street,” Nadine has made it her life’s work to help other women understand, escape, and heal from their trauma bonds with pathological partners. Her own toxic relationship inspired her to become a psychotherapist, specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma bond relationships, and complex PTSD. And her private practice quickly flooded with women recounting an all-too-familiar story of abuse.

Her book, Run Like Hell, offers the reader both her personal experience and professional expertise to explain the behaviors of pathological lovers (PL), reveal the traits of women who become the “victims” of PLs, how women can leave safely, and most importantly, heal. Nadine shows how women can be "surthrivers" of these trauma bonds and go on to have healthy, positive relationships and lives armed with knowledge and awareness.

Known as Westchester’s original rock palace, the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY is a legendary 1,700 seat venue with star-studded history. Once called a favorite place to play by Jerry Garcia, the Cap has hosted music royalty including Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd.

Originally opened in 1926 and fully restored in 2011 by music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro, the Cap now blends historic architecture with cutting-edge sound, lighting, and visuals. Drawing audiences from across the NYC metro area, Westchester, and Fairfield Counties, it has earned consistent acclaim, including Westchester Magazine’s Best Event Space for 8 consecutive years.