Meeting Calendar
Black Prosecutors Network
Chair: Siobhan Harding, Esq. – Montgomery County DA’s Office
The Black Prosecutors Network is focused on the recruitment, retention, mentorship and wellness of black prosecutors throughout our Commonwealth. All PDAA members are welcome to join, regardless of race.
Meeting Dates
October 2, 2025March 19, 2026
July 23, 2026
October 1, 2026
Education and Training Committee
Chair: Honorable Seán McCormack – Cumberland County DA’s Office
The Education and Training Committee meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters. The Committee, which includes Elected District Attorneys and other prosecutors from across Pennsylvania along with PDAI staff, meet to discuss curricula and training topics for upcoming courses.
Meeting Dates
December 11, 2025March 5. 2026
May 28, 2026
September 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Gun Crime Prosecutors Network
Chair: Nathan L. Boob, Esquire – PDAI
The Gun Crime Prosecutors Network meets three times a year via Zoom from the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters. The group provides a forum for prosecutors handling firearms cases and crimes perpetrated with firearms, to network and discuss legal issues, prosecutorial challenges, and best practices. The forum also updates prosecutors with the latest legislation and case law specific to firearms litigation.
Meeting Dates
January 21, 2026May 20, 2026
September 16, 2026
Juvenile Prosecutors Network
Chair: Lavinia Ghergulescu, Esquire – York County DA’s Office
The Juvenile Prosecutors Network meets at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters and via Zoom. The Network is a forum for juvenile prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.
Meeting Dates
December 5, 2025February 27, 2026
September 11, 2026
December 4, 2026
Special Victims Prosecutors Network
Co-Chairs: Jennifer Gettle, Esquire – Dauphin County DA’s Office
Lauren Marvel, Esquire – Montgomery County DA’s Office
The Special Victims Prosecutors Network meets at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters and via Zoom. The Network is a forum for special victims prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.
Meeting Dates
November 21, 2025April 10, 2026
August 14, 2026
November 20, 2026
Vehicular Crime Prosecutors Network
Chair: Nathan L. Boob, Esquire – PDAI
The Vehicular Crime Prosecutors Network meets via Zoom from the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters. The Network is a forum for prosecutors who handle DUI and Homicide by Vehicle cases to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news, legislation and case law.
Meeting Dates
March 4, 2026May 19, 2026
September 15, 2026
Women Prosecutors Network
Chair: Honorable Katie Charlton – Armstrong County DA’s Office
The Women Prosecutors Network meets via Zoom from the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters. The Network is a forum for women prosecutors to build friendships, develop mentorship opportunities, emphasize health and wellness, support victims, raise awareness of crimes committed against women and highlight the work of women prosecutors in Pennsylvania. This Network discusses cases of mutual interest, legal issues, prosecutorial challenges, and best practices and provides legislative and case law updates.
Meeting Dates
October 3, 2025January 16, 2026
May 8, 2026
October 2, 2026