Jayla Hill
President
Jayla Hill is a 3L and proud first-generation law student from Orangeburg, South Carolina. Throughout her time at AJMLS, Jayla has made a lasting impact on the community, notably by co-founding the Real Estate Legal Society and serving as its Vice President during the previous academic year. In this role, she helped lay the foundation for the organization’s success, coordinating events such as a transactional law panel featuring two real estate attorneys and an entertainment attorney who shared insights from their careers. In addition to her leadership in the Real Estate Legal Society, Jayla served as Secretary of the Black Law Students Association, where she worked diligently to foster effective communication between BLSA and its members. She also serves as a student ambassador for AJMLS, welcoming prospective students, leading tours, and offering encouragement as they embark on their legal education journeys.
Jayla’s commitment to public service was evident even during her undergraduate years, when she interned at the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office and South Carolina Legal Services. Her commitment to public service continued during her law school career when she interned for the Probate Court in Conyers her 2L summer. Her professional interests lie in transactional law, with a particular passion for real estate law. Jayla aspires to use her Juris Doctor to mentor and inspire children from low-income communities, similar to the school system where she grew up.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Furman University, where she honed the critical thinking skills that now help her bring ideas to life and achieve her goals. In her free time, Jayla enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring new activities.
In her final year of law school, Jayla serves as President of the Student Bar Association, where she is dedicated to serving the student body and enhancing the student experience to help AJMLS continue to thrive.
Taylor Williams
Vice President
Taylor Williams is a third-year law student, and a proud first-generation law student from Miami, Florida. Deeply passionate about criminal justice, Taylor has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and leadership throughout her legal education. During law school, she earned an honors grade in Torts I and was awarded Top Oralist in LWRA II. She currently serves as an active member of the Moot Court Board and competed in the prestigious Intrastate Moot Court Competition at the State Bar of Georgia. She is also the Secretary of the Christian Legal Society.
Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others, Taylor is committed to pursuing a career in litigation, with a focus on the criminal sector. Her dedication to advocacy is reflected in her practical experience, having worked at criminal defense law firms, personal injury law firms, and most recently, at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. There, she was selected by District Attorney Fani T. Willis as the Top Intern Overall, while also receiving recognition as the Top Intern in her division and earning the title of Top Oralist in the office-wide mock trial competition.
Prior to law school and during her time at Clark Atlanta University, Taylor served as the 2021–2022 President of the NAACP Clark Atlanta Chapter and was a member of the Student Government Association for two years.
With an unwavering commitment to justice, service, and excellence, Taylor looks forward to using her legal career to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others through criminal litigation.
Sharlicia Grant
Secretary
Sharlicia Grant is a 2L at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she serves as Secretary for the Student Bar Association for the 2025–2026 academic year. A proud Georgia native from Thomson, Sharlicia graduated cum laude from Georgia State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice,
concentrating in Legal Studies and minoring in African American Studies.
Before law school, she built a strong foundation in client service and leadership through her work in healthcare, university housing, and community outreach. She continues to strengthen those skills through
her legal internship with the City Solicitor’s Office in Atlanta, assisting with legal research and case preparation.
A member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Sharlicia is dedicated to service, advocacy, and uplifting her community. As SBA Secretary, she strives to foster transparency, collaboration, and
communication between students and administration.
Sharlicia is passionate about public service and local government law, with long-term goals of practicing in areas that impact underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys mentoring, volunteering, and
spending time with loved ones. She also serves as the Director of Communications for the National Executive Board of the Charlotte E. Ray Legal Society.
Steven J. McCalman
Treasurer
Steven McCalman is a full-time 2L, originally from Queens, New York, who relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue his dream of becoming an attorney. In 2015, Steven participated in and completed the City of New York School of Law Pipeline to Justice program, where he gained valuable experience in articulating and arguing legal principles. As a member of the program’s Mock Trial Team, Steven strengthened his passion for public service advocacy and its role in improving communities. In 2017, Steven worked as a File Clerk for a personal injury law firm in Brooklyn, New York. His dedication and strong work ethic soon earned him a promotion to Paralegal. Now, as a law student, he serves as Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and is an intern at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office–Juvenile Court Division.
Outside of academics, Steven prides himself on being approachable, supportive, and trustworthy. He enjoys watching basketball (go Knicks!), spending quality time with his seven-year-old son, attending tennis matches, and relaxing in the sauna. A former commercial truck driver, Steven also enjoys staying up to date with the latest news from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Cristina Pavon-Baker
Parliamentarian
Cristina Pavon-Baker is a 2L from Atlanta, Georgia, with a strong commitment to serving her community through the law. She earned her undergraduate degree in International Affairs from the University of Georgia. As SBA Parliamentarian, she ensures that meetings run efficiently and in accordance with parliamentary procedure, promoting transparency and order in student government.
Cristina’s journey toward a legal career began in high school, when she interned with the Solicitor General’s Office. That experience ignited her interest in the justice system and led her to a subsequent internship with the Public Defender’s Office. It was there that she realized criminal defense was where her heart truly belonged.
While at UGA, Cristina also dedicated her spare time to volunteering at a local homeless shelter, deepening her understanding of the systemic challenges many individuals face—often the same ones who end up in the criminal justice system.
She currently serves as a LexisNexis Student Associate. In her spare time, Cristina enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving in her church’s kids ministry and trying new restaurants.
Cristina is excited to serve AJMLS as Parliamentarian and looks forward to supporting her peers and the student body through this role.