Rachel Elkin
Rachel Elkin is pro bono counsel in Haynes Boone’s Dallas office.
She is responsible for coordinating the firm’s pro bono efforts across all 19 offices, including initiatives with existing firm clients, and she also works with attorneys on pro bono matters. Rachel provides pro bono legal services directly to those in need of legal assistance. Prior to joining Haynes Boone, Rachel was the Director of Legal Services at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support in Dallas, where she represented survivors of domestic violence and managed the administration of the agency’s legal program.
- Temple Emanu-El of Dallas, Board of Trustees, Trustee, 2018-2023
- Code of Ethics Taskforce, Co-Chair, Temple Emanu-El of Dallas, 2020-2023
- Zilbermann Tzedakah Fund, Trustee, 2021-2024
- Dallas Bar Association
- Texas Council on Family Violence Program Attorney Network
- Nonprofit Team of the Year, D CEO Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards, 2018
- Distinguished Alumni, SMU Dedman Women in Law, 2018-2019
Education
J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2017
B.A., Boston University, 2011
Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Pro Bono Counsel Rachel Elkin joined Above the Law's The Jabot podcast to discuss her journey from a family of lawyers to championing public interest work and navigating her unexpected transition into Big Law. They explored the rewarding and challenging aspects of pro bono work and how it shapes careers and communities. Listen to the full episode below:
Haynes Boone Bolsters Pro Bono Program with Addition of Counsel Rachel Elkin
July 22, 2024