Committees
PDAL Committees
If you're committed to serving the community of Public Defense, PDAL's committees may be the opportunity you are looking for. Our committees work with the Board of Directors to oversee the various programs and operations of PDAL. As a member of PDAL, you are encouraged to join any of the committees below. With your participation and dedication, we can build a stronger association together!To join a committee, please log into your PDAL account and select "Committees & Groups" from your bookmarks. Don't know your log-in credentials? Try using "Forgot my password" to reset it, or call the PDAL office for assistance at (225) 767-7640.
Communications Committee
The PDAL Communication Committee provides oversight for PDAL communications to its members, which includes newsletters, website content, and conference programs.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee maintains a watchful eye on any proposed legislation that may affect Public Defense as a whole in Louisiana. Responsibilities include: procuring, reviewing, and providing comments on proposed laws to the Board of Directors to allow the Association to take a position and express an opinion on legislation affecting the Public Defense.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee focuses on getting all members renewed yearly and increasing the membership of PDAL. Seeking to meet this goal, the Committee works to provide members with insight into the benefits of being a member of the organization.
Chairperson: Scherri Guidry, 15th JDC
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee's job is to create awareness in the community of any activities, and projects, and to promote the value and work of the organization.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Seminar & Awards Committee
The PDAL Seminar Committee members are responsible for directing all seminars and CLE activities within the Association. This Committee plans, schedules, and coordinates any educational seminars.
Chairperson: Rhonda Covington, 20th JDC
Welcome Committee (Ad Hoc)
The Welcome Committee serves as a welcoming and engagement resource for new members entering Louisiana’s public defense community. The committee helps introduce newly appointed District Defenders, line defenders, support staff, administrators, and other public defense professionals to the Public Defenders Association of Louisiana (PDAL) and the resources available to support their success.
Chairperson: Maggie LeBlanc, 15th JDC
The PDAL Communication Committee provides oversight for PDAL communications to its members, which includes newsletters, website content, and conference programs.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee maintains a watchful eye on any proposed legislation that may affect Public Defense as a whole in Louisiana. Responsibilities include: procuring, reviewing, and providing comments on proposed laws to the Board of Directors to allow the Association to take a position and express an opinion on legislation affecting the Public Defense.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee focuses on getting all members renewed yearly and increasing the membership of PDAL. Seeking to meet this goal, the Committee works to provide members with insight into the benefits of being a member of the organization.
Chairperson: Scherri Guidry, 15th JDC
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee's job is to create awareness in the community of any activities, and projects, and to promote the value and work of the organization.
Chairperson: Paul Fleming, 24th JDC
Seminar & Awards Committee
The PDAL Seminar Committee members are responsible for directing all seminars and CLE activities within the Association. This Committee plans, schedules, and coordinates any educational seminars.
Chairperson: Rhonda Covington, 20th JDC
Welcome Committee (Ad Hoc)
The Welcome Committee serves as a welcoming and engagement resource for new members entering Louisiana’s public defense community. The committee helps introduce newly appointed District Defenders, line defenders, support staff, administrators, and other public defense professionals to the Public Defenders Association of Louisiana (PDAL) and the resources available to support their success.
Chairperson: Maggie LeBlanc, 15th JDC