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Taking the pledge

Across California, thousands of new lawyers are taking their oaths to become attorneys. Only a few were as large as the swearing-in ceremony that took place June 5 at the Oakland Convention Center, where 145 people were sworn in. The scenes were both solemn and jubilant, as young and old participated in the occasion.

 

 
  • About 145 soon-to-be members of the State Bar and their families wait at a convention hall in Oakland to take their oaths. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    About 145 soon-to-be members of the State Bar and their families wait at a convention hall in Oakland to take their oaths. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • State Bar Trustee Mark Shem addresses the crowd before they take the oath in Oakland. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers </em>
    State Bar Trustee Mark Shem addresses the crowd before they take the oath in Oakland. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • A diverse crowd awaits the taking of oaths. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers </em>
    A diverse crowd awaits the taking of oaths. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • Many in the audience were children attending their first swearing-in celebration. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    Many in the audience were children attending their first swearing-in celebration. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • The audience members included the very young and the elderly. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    The audience members included the very young and the elderly. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • Some in the audience went to great lengths to attend. Felicia Liu (on table) came with husband John Citron to watch their housekeeper take her oath. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    Some in the audience went to great lengths to attend. Felicia Liu (on table) came with husband John Citron to watch their housekeeper take her oath. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • Speaker Barbara J.R. Jones, presiding justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, counsels the soon-to-be new members of the bar. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    Speaker Barbara J.R. Jones, presiding justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, counsels the soon-to-be new members of the bar. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • All raise their hands to take the oath from 1st District Court of Appeal Clerk/Administrator Diana Herbert to become new members of the bar. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    All raise their hands to take the oath from 1st District Court of Appeal Clerk/Administrator Diana Herbert to become new members of the bar. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • As hands rise to take oaths, families and friends reach for their cameras to document the occasion. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    As hands rise to take oaths, families and friends reach for their cameras to document the occasion. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • New lawyers like Samlecia Gaye take center stage to celebrate their fresh status as lawyers. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    New lawyers like Samlecia Gaye take center stage to celebrate their fresh status as lawyers. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • For many it is a long-awaited moment. New lawyer Rebecca Palm hugs friend Felicia Liu after taking her oath. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    For many it is a long-awaited moment. New lawyer Rebecca Palm hugs friend Felicia Liu after taking her oath. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • Siblings and parents can’t wait to stand with their newly minted attorneys. Lawyer Nelly Sanadi gets her picture taken with her family. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    Siblings and parents can’t wait to stand with their newly minted attorneys. Lawyer Nelly Sanadi gets her picture taken with her family. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • Youn Lee, who graduated from Lincoln Law School in San Jose, marks the moment with young and old members of her family. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    Youn Lee, who graduated from Lincoln Law School in San Jose, marks the moment with young and old members of her family. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
  • A family member gets an intimate portrait of attorney Youn Lee with her family. <em>Photo by S. Todd Rogers</em>
    A family member gets an intimate portrait of attorney Youn Lee with her family. Photo by S. Todd Rogers
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