Jun 2, 2023BoardMeeting
BoardSouthwestern Law School Admission Ceremony
The event was the California Bar Admission Ceremony for graduates who passed the bar exam. Key discussions included welcoming the successful graduates and their families, encouraging mentorship between alumni and current students, and congratulating the new attorneys on passing the difficult California bar exam, especially while navigating the global pandemic. Judges delivered remarks focusing on the importance of tenacity, compassion, and integrity in the legal profession. Specific advice was given regarding career training after law school, prioritizing firm assignments over pro bono commitments initially, and avoiding alcohol consumption at professional networking events like the recent Bar/Bench function.