Join one of our committees (committee chairs are in parentheses):

• Awards: (Steven Lynch) - Oversees the nomination and selection process of the Division's three national awards: the Dorsey Award for outstanding public defenders and legal aid attorneys, the Hodson Award for outstanding performance by a government or public sector law office, and the Nelson Award for outstanding contributions to the ABA by a government or public sector lawyer. (Click here for more information on the Division's awards.)
• Bylaws: (Allen Giles) - Reviews the GPSLD's bylaws and can recommend amendments.
• CLE: (Sharon Pandak) - Organizes presentations of the Division's CLE programs including the Division's successful ethics program.
• Ethics: (Ed Felter) - Reviews ethical issues relating to public lawyers.
• Law Student Outreach: (Joseph L. Manalili) - Presents public lawyer career panel programs for law school students.
• Membership: (Darcee S. Siegel) - Responsible for recruiting and retaining Division members.
• Newsletter: (Laura Beliveau) - Responsible for writing and soliciting articles for the Division's quarterly newsletter, Pass It On. The committee is chaired by the newsletter editor.
• Pro Bono: (Daniel Collopy) - Responsible for pro bono activities of the Division including participating in the ABA's annual pro bono conference.
• MILITARY LAWYERS CONFERENCE - (Lee Schinasi)

Please e-mail us if you are interested in joining a committee or if you have questions about committee participation.