Information about the Board

The Center for Student Legal Services takes pride in our student Board of Directors, which governs CSLS and ensures that we are serving the best interest of Ohio University's student body. Composed of 11 students from Appalachian locals to international students, Greek Life members to Student Senators, Residential Housing Assistants to Learning Community Leaders, Student Trustees to student activists, our Directors represent the diverse perspectives of Ohio University's students.

The Center's Board of Directors accepts applications for one-year and two-year positions each spring for the following academic year. Candidates are interviewed upon submission of completed applications. New members are required to attend the last meeting of each spring semester.

Meet the officers of the board

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Ava Poling,
Executive Chair

Ava (She/Her) is an undergraduate student at Ohio University, majoring in Political Science Pre-Law, Philosophy, and earning her certificate in Law, Justice & Culture. She is currently the Communications Liaison for the Mock Trail team, and is involved with the ACLU campus action team and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. After serving a one-year term on the CSLS 2023-2024 Board of Directors, Ava was re-elected to serve a two-year term and was elected Executive Chair for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. After college, Ava is going to law school and hopes to work in civil litigation. Outside of class, Ava likes to play the piano and guitar, thrift shop, and spend time with her friends!

cslsbodec@studentlegalrights.org
Executive Chair Account

Victoria Copeland,
Executive Vice Chair

Victoria (She/Her) is an undergraduate student at Ohio University, majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies with a Certificate in Law, Justice, and Culture. Victoria currently holds a position on the CSLS Board of Directors and serves as the President of the Black Law Student Association. In addition to her academic interests, Victoria is also a member of the Ohio University Marching 110, where she serves as a Marching Section Leader. Through her involvement in both academic and extracurricular activities, she strives to utilize her skills to make a positive impact on and outside of campus.

As Executive Vice Chair, one of Victoria’s responsibilities is to oversee and administer the Client Complaint Procedure for the Center's clientele and he can be contacted with concerns.

cslsbodevc@studentlegalrights.org
Executive Vice Chairperson Account

karmen kirker,
Treasurer

Karmen (She/Her) is an undergraduate student at Ohio University, majoring in Sociology Pre-Law and English. Karmen is the new Treasurer for the Center for Legal Services and a member of the Ohio University Mock Trial team. In her free time she loves arts and crafts and being in nature. She is excited to begin her new role!

emily green,
Communications Liaison

Emily (She/Her) is an undergraduate student at Ohio University, majoring in Sociology Pre-Law and English with a Certificate in Law, Justice and Culture. Emily currently holds a position on the CSLS Board of Directors, serves as the Vice President of the Ohio University Mock Trial team and is an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. In addition to her academic interests, Emily works as a college intern for the Chief Legal Division of the Ohio Department of Transportation. Emily is serving her first year on the Board of Directors and was elected the Communications Liaison for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. After college, Emily plans to attend law school in hopes to work in Child Welfare Law. Outside of class, Emily enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her friends and family!