Justice is Served

Dallas CASA’s Justice Is Served event recognizes a person or organization who has demonstrated an innovative and far-reaching commitment to improving the lives of children in North Texas.

The trademark of this unique event is the attendance of state and federal judges who act as celebrity waiters, graciously serving "just desserts" to the tables. In 2011, 35 judges participated in the dinner.

The highlight of this event is the recognition of the Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children. In 2011, Southwest Airlines was honored with this award in recognition of its dedication to improving the lives of children through a strong corporate culture of volunteerism and philanthropy. Southwest is dedicated to improving the local community and especially children in need.

In Dallas, the company participates in Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses event at NorthPark Center and encourages its employees to become CASA advocates. In addition, the airline donates roundtrip tickets that make it possible for CASA advocates to visit with children who are placed far from home, ensuring that children have the help they need to heal from abuse and neglect.

Champion of Children past honorees:

2011 −	Southwest Airlines
2010 −	Nancy A. Nasher, NorthPark Development Company
2009 −	Justice Harriet O’Neill, Texas Supreme Court
2008 −	The Hoglund Foundation
2007 −	Terdema Ussery, CEO & President, Dallas Mavericks and CEO of HDNet
2006 −	Archon Group, L.P.
2005 −	Todd Wagner, Todd Wagner Foundation
2004 −	Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips
2003 −	Judge Harold "Barefoot" Sanders
2002 −	J. McDonald "Don" Williams, Founder, Foundation for Community Empowerment
2001 −	Tom Luce, Chief of Staff, Texas Select Committee of Public Education
2000 −	Paul Coggins, U.S. Attorney
1999 −	The Honorable Florence Shapiro
1998 −	The Honorable Lee F. Jackson

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