title: The Justice Ball
text: # The Justice Ball
  
  The Justice Ball is an annual fundraiser for the Los Angeles based charity, Bet Tzedek Legal Services - The House of Justice. All net proceeds from the event directly benefit Bet Tzedek.
  
  Since its inception in 1996, The Justice Ball has become a fundraiser that supports the causes of legal aid and social justice while bringing young professionals together for a phenomenal evening of music, dance, and great networking. Over the last 13 years, the event has raised over $4 million of the organization’s annual operating budget.
  
  The 14th Annual Justice Ball was on June 26, 2010 at the Hollywood Palladium. The event featured a live mashup by headliners, Dave Navarro and DJ Skribble.
  
  ## History
  
  Timeline of past Justice Ball performers:
  
  * 2015: Travie McCoy
  * 2014: Taryn Manning
  * 2013: Masquerade ball for everyone
  * 2012: Jermaine Dupri
  * 2011: Nelly
  * 2010: Dave Navarro and DJ Skribble
  * 2009: DJ AM
  * 2008: The Psychedelic Furs
  * 2007: Violent Femmes
  * 2006: The Go-Go's
  * 2005: Ozomatli
  * 2004: Sugar Ray, Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind
  * 2003: Macy Gray
  * 2002: Jason Bentley, Elan, Smitten
  * 2001: The B-52's
  * 2000: Billy Idol
  * 1999: Berlin
  * 1998: The M-80's and Boogie Knights
  * 1997: The M-80's and Boogie Knights
  
  ## News Articles
  
  * Flashback with the Violent Femmes-The Jewish Journal
  * California Lawyer
  * Los Angeles Daily Journal
  * Hollywood Reporter
  * The Daily News
  * Backstage
  * The Jewish Journal
  