Student Bar Association (SBA) Executive Vice President Nigel Walton tendered his resignation from leading the SBA Senate. His resignation will be effective after the Senate meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 — just one day after he stands in an election for SBA President.

In his resignation letter, dated Feb. 14, Vice Pres. Walton cites personal family matters and character attacks as his rationale for leaving the Senate’s helm. The last time the SBA faced a high-level resignation was in May 2024 when the President resigned shortly after winning a hard-fought election for personal wellness reasons.

Despite his imminent resignation, and contrary to his prior declaration that he would not seek the office, Vice Pres. Walton has continued his bid for SBA President. On Sunday Feb. 23, Vice Pres. Walton posted a now-deleted campaign proclamation in the 3L GW Law GroupMe. In the post, Vice Pres. Walton attacked the platforms and accomplishments of other candidates in the presidential election — Vice President of Finance Amanda Hichez and Vice President of Student Affairs Jo Slaughter.

Vice Pres. Walton’s rationale for vacating the chair seems incongruous with the decision to maintain his candidacy for SBA President — a more arduous, visible, and scrutinized role.

President Cherissa Lindsay said “[b]eing in leadership is difficult and sometimes becomes too much.” She acknowledged “the resignation comes at a very poor time,” but that she “respect[s] his decision and wish[es] him the best for the future.” President Lindsay went on to denounce the “bullying, harassment, and targeting” in SBA elections.

According to the SBA Constitution, upon the resignation of the Executive Vice President, “the President shall nominate” a new one who must be “confirm[ed] by a majority vote of the Senate.” President Lindsay has nominated Senator Darrell Black (3LE-Jay) and is hopeful the Senate will unanimously confirm him as Executive Vice President on Tuesday.