The Student Bar Association, the official student organization, is affiliated with the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association. Its primary purpose is to acquaint students with problems of the profession, to foster professional ideals and to bring about closer contact with the organized bar. The SBA also co-sponsors community-oriented programs, lectures by members of the bench and bar on legal and professional problems, conducts social functions, and financially supports a variety of student organizations. An Executive Council is elected from each class by the respective classes.
The mission of the Student Bar Association of the University of Maryland Carey School of Law shall be:
- To serve as the official representative of the University of Maryland School of Law student body to the administration and faculty of the School of Law and the greater community;
- To serve as the coordinating and advisory body and a funding source for all official student organizations;
- To assist the faculty and administration to develop and promote academic and non-academic programs designed to foster the professional growth of members of the student body; and
- To initiate such other programs and activities that are designed to improve student life.
If you have questions about the SBA please contact us at SBA@law.umaryland.edu.
2025-2026 Executive Board
Executive President: Danielle Basdekis
Executive Vice President: Tabonnie Nesmith
Executive Chief of Staff: Ann Albert
Executive Treasurer: Hannah Lowe
Honor Board Chairperson: Sophia Skorup
ABA Representative: Patricia Castle
USGA Senators: Julian Amaya, Wren Barrouquerre, Alycia Georgia, Jackson Hall
2D Class President: Jacob Toll
2D Class Vice President: Breanna McNary
2D Class Representatives: Dhara Patel, Courtney Patterson, Anh Vu
2D Honor Board Representative: Erin Libby
2E Class President: Vivian Bethea
2E Class Vice President: Bryan Good
2E Class Representatives: Aiden Keup and Grace Hogan
2E Honor Board Representative: Kelsey Hughes
3D Class President: Rasul Wright
3D Class Vice President: Mick Guile
3D Class Representatives: Eden Lewis, Iqra Ashraf, Joshua Hale
3D Honor Board Representative: Leanna Feinleib
3E Class President: Alissa Stoneking
3E Class Vice President: Yayra Akolly
3E Class Representatives: Milan Brown
3E Honor Board Representative: Blaise Gardineer
4E Class President: Ryan Morris
4E Class Vice President: vacant
4E Class Representatives: David Chy and vacant
4E Honor Board Representative: Mark Reichart
Download the full constitution here (SBA Constitution).