The New Jersey State Bar Association welcomed its newest colleagues to the profession at a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 10.
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson administered the oaths to dozens of new attorneys who gathered virtually via Zoom and at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. Reaching this point marked a momentous life achievement, Rabner said.
U.S. Federal District Court Judge Julien Xavier Neals applauded the new attorneys and urged them to start building their reputation for being honest, candid, helpful, supportive, responsible and knowledgable.
“The practice of law is not easy,” he said. “It is a sacred trust that is bestowed upon you.”
NJSBA President Domenick Carmagnola, Elizabeth Sher, president of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey and Ryan Gaffney, chair of the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division, also took part in the ceremony.
“As attorneys you will have a critical role to play in our society, as stewards of the rule of law and protectors of our democratic society,” said Carmagnola. “The NJSBA is here to help you get off to a solid start in your professional journey. There are leadership opportunities, practical skill building courses and communities of lawyers ready to help you get a successful start in the law.”