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Editorial Board

The magazine is successful due to the strong leadership of its Editorial Board and its investment in identifying relevant topics and strong authors, editing draft articles, checking citations, and searching for advertisers to financially support the magazine. 

Thank you to members of the Editorial Board (Publications Committee):  Ellen Brotman, , Martin Souto Diaz, Philip Gelso, Brandon Ging, Amy Levenson Jones, Mary Lawrence, Hillary Madden, Jed Silversmith, Doug Taglieri, Michael Winters, and Barnaby Wittels.

Help shape the voice of Pennsylvania’s criminal defense community.

PACDL is looking for experienced, passionate criminal defense lawyers to join the Editorial Board of For The Defense, our quarterly digital magazine.

Why get involved?

  • Lead the Conversation
    Influence the topics, trends, and voices that define criminal defense in Pennsylvania.

  • Share What You Know
    Contribute articles, case insights, and practical strategies that help your peers grow—and sharpen your own skills in the process.

  • Build Your Network
    Collaborate with attorneys, authors, and thought leaders from across the state.

  • Elevate Your Profile
    Establish yourself as a trusted voice in the criminal defense bar.

We’re looking for:

  • Active criminal defense lawyers—public or private—with strong writing, editing, or peer-review experience.

  • Professionals eager to shape content, review submissions, and recruit new authors.

  • Thoughtful contributors committed to upholding the quality and relevance of For The Defense.




 

Take Action.

Email pacdl@pacdl.org with a short statement about your experience and what you hope to bring to the Editorial Board. Let’s build something powerful—together.