Y. David Scharf, real estate litigation partner at Morrison Cohen LLP, was honored by the Educational Alliance at its annual We the People Ball.

The event, held at Spring Studios, raised over $1.1 million. Educational Alliance, founded more than 129 years ago, provides services to more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually at 16 locations in Lower Manhattan. Educational Alliance serves New York families with community programs and resources for all ages, including children, parents and older adults.

Pictured (from left) are Alan van Capelle, President and CEO of Educational Alliance, Cheryl Scharf and Y. David Scharf.

David addresses the gathering.

David poses with (from left) wife Cheryl, sons Andrew and Alexander, and daughter-in-law Rachel.

(From left) Luka Sabbat, star on the TV show Grown-ish, father Clark Sabbat and Alan van Capelle.

Erica Tishman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Educational Alliance, and Alan van Capelle

Educational Alliance Trustees Steve Marvin (left) and Sam Rosenblatt of Olmstead Properties.

Educational Alliance Trustee Fabienne Silverman and Doug Silverman.

Alan van Capelle with Alfonso Davis, Counsel to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

David with Judge Rosalyn Richter, Associate Justice Appellate Division, Supreme Court of the State of New York.

David with his partners at Morrison Cohen. Pictured (from left) are Alvin Lin, David Scharf, Cheryl Scharf, Danielle Lesser, Latisha Thompson, Carmela Nicolo, Jay Speyer, Christopher Milito, Gayle Pollack and Hon David Saxe.

(From left) Cheryl and David with Morrison Cohen Partner Kristin Roy.