PUBLIC INTEREST LAW SECTION COMMITTEES
The Public Interest Law Section  encourages members to participate in one or more of its committees. The following is a list of the committees and information about each. If you are interested in joining a committee contact the Chair of the committee. 
For more specific information about each committee visit the committee’s page. 
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​Children’s Rights Committee
The Children's Rights Committee covers a wide range of issues impacting children.  We engage in advocacy at the legislature and through appearance as amicus. 
​Chair:  Rayni R. Bienenfeld 
Civil Rights Committee
​Chair: Martha Pardo



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​Consumer & Tenant Protection Committee
The Consumer and Tenant Protection Committee explores the issues surrounding the protection of consumers and expansion of tenant rights.  The committee has several approved legislative positions that promote these protections and rights and follows closely legislation that impacts consumers and tenants. The committee also will appear as amicus, provide technical support on consumer protection and tenant rights when requested, plans training events on these issues, and provides educational materials for consumers. 
​Chair: Laura Boeckman
​Disability Committee
The Disability Committee looks at issues related to the disabled community.  We are currently focusing on drafting our legislative platform.  
​Chair: Erica Garcia
​Homelessness Committee
The Homelessness Committee provides opportunity for discussions about pertinent issues among a wide range of practitioners working on issues related to homelessness. 
​Chair: Lisa Devitto
​Immigration Committee
​Chair: Ericka Curran
​Nonprofits Committee
​Chair: Jeffrey Fromknecht
​Parents Advocacy Committee
Chair: Craig McCarthy