Inspiration Awards
One of the law school's signature annual events, the Inspiration Awards celebrate members of our community who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to public interest and public service.
The 2026 EPIC Inspiration Awards celebrated these public interest champions:
Unsung Devotion to Those Most in Need
Jenny R. Hernandez 12L, Lead Senior Attorney, Immigration Defense Unit, City of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office
Outstanding Leadership in the Public Interest
Crystal Redd, Senior Director of Programs and Advocacy, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Lifetime Commitment to Public Service
John Fleming 70C, Former Pro Bono Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
The 2027 EPIC Inspiration Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 6 p.m. Check back here in fall 2026 for details and registration.
In addition to bringing together our community to celebrate public service, the Inspiration Awards are the primary fundraiser for EPIC's summer grants, which provide stipends for students who work in otherwise unfunded public interest positions. You can give to the Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) in honor of these leaders here.
You can learn more about the impact of your donation in support of EPIC grants from these 2025 grant recipients:
2025 EPIC Grant Recipients