PDC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces 2025–2027 Leadership Team
PDC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces 2025–2027 Leadership Team
October 1, 2025 (McLean, VA) The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished legal professionals to its Board of Directors:
- Sarah Ayers, Director of Professional Development at Vedder Price
- Benjamin Franklin, Senior Legal Education Manager at Cooley.
Continuing their leadership roles, Josh Troy, Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick, will serve as Chair, and Devin Lintzenich, Chief Attorney Talent Officer at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, will serve as Vice Chair.
The 2025–2027 PDC Board of Directors was instated during the Annual Virtual Membership Meeting and will guide the organization’s mission to foster collaboration and innovation in attorney training and professional development.
The PDC extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing board members Erin Walczewski and Marcie Davis for their dedicated service and contributions to the organization.
“On behalf of the PDC, I want to thank Deepa Selvam for her exceptional leadership as chair and the lasting impact she has made on the organization. The board is excited to build upon her foundation and continue serving our members and the greater legal community with the same passion and commitment Deepa exemplified,” said Devin Lintzenich, Vice Chair of the PDC.
2025–2027 PDC Board of Directors:
- Josh Troy, Director of Talent Management, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP (Chair)
- Devin Lintzenich, Chief Attorney Talent Officer, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC (Vice Chair)
- Matthew Galando, Director of Professional Development, K&L Gates LLP (Secretary-Treasurer)
- Deepa Selvam, Director of Professional Development, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (Immediate Past Chair)
- Sarah Ayers, Director of Professional Development, Vedder Price
- Jeff DaRocha-Boyle, Director of Professional Development, Fish & Richardson
- Christelle Dorcil, Assistant Director of Associate Engagement, Skadden
- Benjamin Franklin, Senior Legal Education Manager, Cooley
- Aisha Greene, Chief Attorney Development and Inclusion Officer, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Lauren Hakala, Senior Director of Global Learning & Development, Reed Smith
- Allison Regan, Director of Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development, Bracewell LLP
“I’m honored to step into the role of Chair of the PDC Board,” said Josh Troy. “This organization plays a vital role in shaping the future of legal professional development, and I’m excited to work alongside such a talented and passionate group of leaders to support our members and drive innovation across the industry.”
About the Professional Development Consortium (PDC):
The PDC is an association of individuals working at law firms, law schools, government agencies, and corporations who are responsible for developing and administering training and professional development for lawyers. For more information, visit www.pdclegal.org or follow us on LinkedIn.