Each year, Attorneys Serving the Community’s fundraising events culminate in an annual Luncheon. Attorneys Serving the Community is thrilled to announce Elizabeth Smart as the keynote speaker for ASC’s 38th Annual Luncheon benefiting POETIC. The Luncheon will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Thompson Dallas.

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart in 2002 was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time, and her safe return to her family nine months later was celebrated by people across the country. Since that time, Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, sexual violence and exploitation, recovery programs, and national legislation.

The founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Elizabeth has helped promote The National AMBER Alert, The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act, and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions. She has chronicled her experiences and reflections in the New York Times best-selling book, My Story, and in her most recent book, Where There’s Hope. Together with other abduction survivors, Elizabeth worked with the Department of Justice to create You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment, a survivor’s guide for children who have gone through similar experiences. In 2022, Elizabeth’s foundation joined forces with the Malouf Foundation, and together they educate the public on how to identify victims of sex trafficking in their communities, and how to discuss personal safety with children. Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery – and her impactful work as a child safety advocate – continue to motivate parents, law enforcement, and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety and healing.

If you are interested in sponsoring ASC’s 38th Annual Luncheon, please reach out to ASC’s Lead Chair, Devon Sharp, or ASC’s Co-Chair, Debrán O’Neil. You can learn more about the past supporters of ASC’s Luncheon here: https://www.ascdallas.com/asc-supporters.