Amicus
Chaired by King Alexander, Lee Harville & Chris Murell
The Amicus Committee provides strategic amicus support in appellate cases that implicate constitutional rights, criminal procedure, and the integrity of Louisiana’s justice system.

Death Penalty
Chaired by Mike Fiser, Rebecca Hudsmith, Bidish Sarma & Nick Trenticosta
The Death Penalty Committee exists to support lawyers handling capital cases and to push for a fairer, more reliable death penalty system in Louisiana.

Education (CLE)
Chaired by Lacie Dauzat, Carol Kolinchak & Jim Boren
The Education Committee exists to deliver high-quality, relevant CLE that strengthens criminal defense practice and supports LACDL’s mission statewide.

Federal Defense
Chaired by Cristie Gibbens, John McLindon & Chris Murell
The Federal Defense Committee exists to engage and support federal criminal defense practitioners by expanding LACDL’s relevance, programming, and membership within the federal defense community.

Lawyers' Assistance
Chaired by Lester Gauthier & John Radziewicz
The Lawyers’ Assistance & Defense Committee exists to protect criminal defense attorneys from adverse actions arising out of ethical and lawful client representation by providing consultation or limited representation when core defense functions are challenged.

Legislative
Chaired by Meg Garvey, Daniel Ginnetty & Jeanna Wheat
The Legislative Committee exists to advance LACDL’s legislative priorities through policy analysis, strategic advocacy, and coordination with partners.

Membership
Chaired by Cecelia Kappel, Christen DeNicholas, Harry Daniels & Jack Harrison
The Membership Committee exists to grow, engage, and retain a strong, diverse membership that advances LACDL’s mission and sustains the organization.

Public Defense
Chaired by Rhonda Covington, Beth Warner & Ralph Williams
The Public Defense Committee exists to focus on the challenges facing public defenders and help LACDL respond in a meaningful way.

Strategic Planning
Chaired by Jim Boren, Meg Garvey & Walt Sanchez 
The Strategic Planning Committee exists to guide LACDL’s long-term direction by developing and recommending a multi-year strategic plan aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and capacity.

Youth Defense
Chaired by Carol Kolinchak, Lakita Leonard & Hannah Van De Car
The Youth Defense Committee exists to focus on the needs of children in the justice system and help LACDL respond in ways that protect youth and promote rehabilitation.