Amanda Elkins

Amanda Elkins (she/her) joined Student Legal Services in September 2014. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2010 and served as a Student Legal Services intern during law school. Amanda worked in private practice and as a judicial law clerk before returning to SLS as an attorney. She is a member of the Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees and serves as a Prisoner Advocate on the University’s Institutional Review Boards. In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, tennis, and hiking.

Aaron M. Miers

Aaron Miers joined Student Legal Services in 2024. Prior to joining Student Legal Services, Aaron was a partner at a law firm in Iowa and Illinois where he specialized in civil litigation. Aaron graduated from Truman State University and the University of Iowa College of Law. Aaron’s international experience includes service in the Peace Corps promoting women’s rights in Togo, internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Kosovo, and internship at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. Aaron is a world traveler, avid hiker, and amateur genealogist.

Rachel Berger

Rachel Berger (she/her) moved to Iowa from the U.K. in January 2019. Prior to working for Student Legal Services Rachel worked as a teacher. Rachel enjoys reading, baking, running, traveling, and exploring new places with her family.

Teri Keifer

Teri Keifer, a U of I graduate, came back to I.C. in 2014 after spending years away in exotic locales including, most recently, Missouri. During her travels, she worked as a legal editor, education policy editor, and district court clerk.  She is happy to be back in her home town with her husband and matriarchal wiener dog, near her two totally grown-up kids.