Volunteer Spotlight: Erik Koltun

May 26
1 min read

Volunteers and their compassion help make our work possible. This week, we're shining a light on another incredible volunteer helping increase access to justice!

Erik Koltun

3L, Columbia Law School

TexasLawHelp Volunteer

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What inspired you to become involved?

Working with TLSC aligned with my interest in making law accessible to everyone. Especially in regard to landlord-tenant law, so many people have to deal with legal disputes without the resources to get the legal help they deserve. Maintaining a resource like TLSC helps to reduce this disparity and create a more equitable legal system.

What is your favorite part of volunteering with Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)?

In trying to summarize and simplify law for TLSC's self-help resources, I found that it was an excellent way to learn about law myself. As a result, I've gained knowledge about several areas of Texas law I never imagined I would encounter. The work has also helped me with the skill of conveying complex legal ideas in an accessible way.

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How to Volunteer with TLSC

Volunteering offers you the opportunity to make a difference, in your career and in the lives of low-income Texans.

Our program with the ABA, Texas Free Legal Answers, welcomes volunteers on a rolling basis. In this role, pro bono attorneys volunteer remotely on their own schedule.
Throughout the year, opportunities with our other programs are posted on Volunteers page.