Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is composed of 21 members and is generally comprised of attorneys and eligible clients.  Standing committees are:  Audit, Client Grievance, Development, Executive, Finance, and Nominations.  The Board protects the public interest by making sure PSLS is operating in a manner consistent with its mission, and adopts or revises policies as needed.  The Board advises management and sees that PSLS keeps expenditures within budgets and conforms with grant requirements. The Board selects the Executive Director and monitors his or her performance.  Board members engage in public and community relations, fundraising, and provide expertise on specific topics.

Senior Staff

Michael O’Connor, Executive Director
David Wolowitz,  Associate Director
Bernard H. Shapiro, Director of Litigation
Sarah Megan, Director of Litigation
Linda A. Rothnagel, Director of Advocacy Training
James Chancellor, Finance Director
Gail Tilkin Walsh, Director of Program Development
Jeff Hamaker, Director of Community Support