Veterans Law Center

Michael Taub, Esq.

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Michael has extensive experience representing veterans on VA benefit and discharge upgrade cases. Michael firmly believes that all veterans are unique individuals with their own stories to tell, and he takes pride in making deep and lasting personal connections with his clients.

Alie Muolo, Esq.

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Working in the homeless services space for over a decade, Alie understands of the unique challenges many veterans face and aims to demystify the complex VA and discharge upgrade claims process with a sense of warmth and respect. Inspired by her grandfathers, a decorated Korean War Army veteran and an Air Force veteran who initially sparked her passion for this work, Alie’s approach to lawyering is informed by the lived experience and invaluable perspective of the veterans she represents.

Natashia Cooper

Paralegal

Natashia is a paralegal who is committed to offering support and empathy to veterans. Recognizing the different backgrounds and unique life experiences of every client, Natashia strives to provide a safe environment where veterans feel comfortable sharing their stories as they navigate the legal process.

Erinmarie Byrnes, Esq.

Staff Attorney

Erinmarie is a Staff Attorney dedicated to serving veterans with compassion and authentic connection. With a strong belief that legal advocacy must be grounded in respect and human dignity, Erinmarie prioritizes client-centered representation and values working with individuals from all walks of life. Erinmarie received her BA in English and political science from the University of Rochester and her JD from Rutgers Law, Camden, where she was active in the Veterans Advocacy Clinic. She was the 2023 Maida Postgraduate Public Interest Fellow. Outside of her legal work, Erinmarie enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, spending time with her friends and family, and knitting.

Hope Levin, MSW

Legal Assistant

Prior to working for VLC, Hope spent more than a decade working as a Social Worker. Hope appreciates how VLC truly cares about the veterans we serve. Hope loves getting to know veterans and providing them a safe place to share freely and get support. Hope is the mother of two young children, and in her spare time can be found flipping on a trapeze, mentoring young adults, traveling and eating sushi.

Roberto Morales Román

Staff Attorney

Roberto has spent his career working to help people navigate the complexities of law and public systems, work rooted in solidarity, empathy, and a deep respect for our shared human dignity. He came to VLC driven by passion, purpose, and a deeply personal commitment to the work. His mother is an Iraq War veteran, and his two grandfathers served in the Korean War. Having witnessed firsthand how exhausting and disorienting it can be for veterans and their families to access the benefits they've earned, Roberto is passionate about being a voice for those who have given so much and deserve so much better. PA Bar Admission Pending; Practice supervised by PA Bar members

Curtis Morrison

Paralegal

Curtis is a paralegal who believes that practicing active listening and demonstrating empathy creates the space veterans need to tell their authentic stories. Influenced by his grandfather who served in the U.S. Army in World War II, Curtis joined VLC to help connect veterans with the justice they deserve.

Elizabeth Tarloski, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Liz has been working with and for veterans and surviving family member claimants for the last 13 years. She approaches lawyering with a client-centered focus and believes that a strong working relationship with clients, built on trust and collaboration, can help ease the stress of working within complicated legal and administrative systems. She aims to provide a safe space for veterans to open up about their varying experiences in the military, be available to help tackle the obstacles that come with the claims process, and be there to celebrate the resulting victories.

Dugan Morgridge

Legal Assistant