Robert R. Dawson Award

The Robert R. Dawson Award honors and acknowledges the late Professor Dawson’s outstanding contributions and symbolizes his lasting impact on the Texas Fair Defense Act and TIDC.  It recognizes outstanding service by a group or individual to improve the way Texas provides counsel for its poorest citizens accused of crimes. 

Past Awardees include:

James P.  Allison

Jim Bethke

Norman Lefstein

Bob Wessels

Bob Spangenburg

Nomination Form for Robert R. Dawson Award