Professional Development Committee of the American Psychology-Law Society
I am currently the moderator for the committee's listserv, which welcomes both men and women. The listserv serves as a forum for discussing all issues related to professional development in psychology and law. Those interested can subscribe to the listserv here: http://listserv.utep.edu/mailman/listinfo/apls-pdw
The committee also operates a blog. Contributors to the blog are welcome. Please email me if you are interested.
This committee was formed in 2008 and is comprised of male and female AP-LS members who represent both practice and academic settings. The committee's goal is to promote the professional development of women, particularly during early to later career transitions. By identifying and addressing potential obstacles to career advancement, we hope to promote better representation of women at top levels of academic and professional rank (full professors; diplomates) and greater recognition of women's achievement in AP-LS and AAFP. Through conference events, mentoring, and a listserv, the committee is targeting such issues as negotiating professional relationships with men, balancing work and family, and putting oneself forward for career advancement and awards.