Honor Code

"Your reputation precedes you."

Students at the University of Baltimore School of Law must exhibit high standards of academic and professional responsibility. This includes adhering to the School of Law Honor Code.

The Honor Code is maintained by the Honor Board, a group of students and faculty members who work to promote professionalism at the School of Law. The Honor Board educates the Law School community about the principles of the Honor Code and implements the Honor Code procedures when violations are alleged.

Have more questions? Find more information in Honor Code FAQs.

Process Aide for 2020-21

Professor Amy Dillard is the designated Process Aide for the fall 2020 semester. Each year, the Dean appoints a full-time faculty member to serve as a "Process Aide" for students who are involved in Honor Code proceedings. At the student's request, the Process Aide will provide information about the Honor Code process and alternatives available at each stage. The Process Aide is not the student's attorney.

Honor Board Members - 2020-2021 Academic Year

Chair: Madison Buchness

Members: Michael Blanchard, Larry Dickens, Lamyaa "Mimi" Ezzaki, Rebecca Guay, Caylee Henderson, Patrick O'Leary, Camille Pappy, Curtis Paul, Charles Pitts, Kevin Reinoso, Sierra Reynolds, Robert Taylor, Tyler Thren, Sophia Yaple

New Honor Board members are selected in the spring of each year. Members are expected to be available for monthly meetings and to serve in various capacities when a complaint is filed. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.75, have no prior Honor Code violations and must be a J.D. student.

Scroll below to read bios of several of the members.

MADISON BUCHNESS

Madison is a 3L day student. In addition to serving as Honor Board Chair, she is an Associate Comments Editor for Law Review, the Trial Team Liaison for the Board of Advocates, and the Academic Director for the Student Bar Association. She graduated from East Carolina University with a double major in political science and philosophy. In her free time, Madison enjoys spending time with her family, her boyfriend, and Belle, her sweet black lab.
MICHAEL BLANCHARD
Michael is a 2L day student. In addition to Honor Board, he is the public relations chair for the Business and Tax Law Association. He graduated with a B.S. in business administration from Towson University. Michael is originally from Denver, Colorado but is currently living in Towson, Md. In his free time, Michael enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with his two dogs, Mikey and Mollie.
Larry dickens

Larry is a 2L evening student. In addition to Honor Board, he is a member of the Black Law Students
Association and a Fannie Angelos Scholar. Larry graduated from Bowie State University with a B.S. in criminal justice and a concentration in social justice. He is from Landover, Md. In his free time he enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family .
LAMYAA "MIMI" EZZAKI

Mimi is a 2L day student. In addition to Honor Board, she is a teaching assistant for Prof. Colin Starger’s Introduction to Lawyering Skills course and a member of Phi Alpha Delta’s local chapter. She graduated with a B.A. in political science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Mimi is originally from Maryland’s Eastern Shore but she currently resides in Baltimore. In her free time, she enjoys exploring scenic running routes and spending time with her friends and family.
REBECCA GUAY

Rebecca is a 2L day student. In addition to Honor Board she is the treasurer for two student organizations: the Criminal Law Association and Students Supporting the Women's Law Center, as well as a teaching assistant for Prof. Amy Dillard's Introduction to Lawyering Skills. She is a native of Washington, D.C. but has spent most of her life in Maryland. She is currently living on the Eastern Shore with her husband and two sons. In her spare time she enjoys reading, working out and cooking.
Caylee henderson

Caylee is a 3L day student. In addition to Honor Board, she is the managing editor for Law Forum, a teaching assistant for Prof. Amy Sloan’s Introduction to Lawyering Skills course, and a research assistant to Prof. Rob Rubinson and Prof. Barbara Babb. She graduated from High Point University with a criminal justice major. In her free time, Caylee enjoys spending time with her family and Bethany, her goldendoodle pup.

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Patrick o'leary

Patrick is a 2L evening student. Professionally, he is a legislative policy analyst for Maryland House
of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones. He graduated from Hood College with a B.A.
in political science and a minor in economics. Originally from central Pennsylvania, Patrick now lives in south Baltimore. He enjoys traveling and
spending time with friends and family.
CAMILLE PAPPY

Camille is a 2L day student. In addition to serving on the Honor Board, Camille is a Legal Writing Fellow. She graduated from Goucher College with a B.A. in international studies. She also earned an M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to law school, as a corps member of Teach for America, Camille worked as an elementary school teacher for three years in the Baltimore City Public School System. In her free time, she enjoys eating at local restaurants, getting outdoors, and spending time with her cat, friends and family.
charles pitts

Charles is a 3L day student. In addition to the Honor Board, he is also secretary for the Board of Advocates and a research assistant for Prof. David Jaros. He was previously a member of the John J. Gibbons National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team and a law scholar for Prof. Terry Smith’s Civil Procedure I class. Over his 1L summer, he interned for Hon. Philip S. Jackson in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Charles graduated from UMBC with a B.A. in psychology, minoring in political science. He worked as a peer writing tutor while at UMBC, where he provided free walk-in writing consultations for students. Charles is from Gaithersburg and commutes to Baltimore. He loves spending his free time with his two cats, friends and family.
kevin Reinoso

Kevin is a 3L day student. In addition to serving on the Honor Board, he is the president of the Board of Advocates, a law scholar for Prof. John Lynch’s Property course, and a 3L representative for the Latin American Law Students Association. He graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in business administration, with a concentration in legal studies. Originally from Rockville, he has grown to love Baltimore and enjoys spending his free time exploring the city.
SIERRA REYNOLDS

Sierra is a 2L evening student. Although not originally from Baltimore, she has
enjoyed living in the city for over seven years. Sierra graduated from Loyola University with a B.A. in comparative cultures and literary studies. When not in class or at work, she enjoys spending time with her cat, Cappuccino.
ROBERT TAYLOR

Robert is a 2L evening student. He currently serves as a chief warrant officer on active duty in the United States Coast Guard and is stationed here in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from American Military University with a B.A. in psychology and is pursuing his J.D. in preparation for a new career after 20 years of military service.
Tyler thren

Tyler is a 3L day student. In addition to Honor Board, he was appointed to serve as a Legal Writing Fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year. This past summer, he worked as a summer associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing ball with his German shepherd, spending time at his grandparents’ beach house, and losing his fair share of golf balls.
Sophia Yaple

Sophia is a 3L day student. In addition to Honor Board, Sophia is a member of the local chapter of Phi Alpha Delta and works as a law clerk at a law firm in downtown Baltimore. Although originally from Delaware, Sophia has quickly made Baltimore her home. When not at UBalt, you can find Sophia trying new flavors at BMORE Licks or shopping in Harbor East.