Wisconsin Lawyer
Vol. 80, No. 5, May 2007

Surrounded by family and friends, 50 lawyers who passed the bar exam were admitted to practice in Wisconsin on April 18. The lawyers were welcomed by members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) director John E. Kosobucki, BBE member Thomas M. Boykoff, and State Bar president Steve Levine.

Justices David T. Prosser and Patience D. Roggensack administered the oath in the supreme court hearing room during three ceremonies throughout the day.

Kosobucki reminded the new lawyers, "There are few professions that requir-e an oath of its members - the military, police and fire departments - come to mind, and they share with attorneys a commonality of commitment of service. The oath distinguishes you as a professional and signifies that you hold a public trust. Much is expected of you as a member of this honored profession. I ask that you listen to the words and not just say them. Make the oath a part of your value system, and remember those words as you advance in your practices."

Following the swearing-in ceremonies, the lawyers attended a reception at the Monona Terrace Convention Center hosted by the State Bar. During the reception, each newly sworn-in attorney signed the supreme court roll that has been signed by every lawyer admitted to practice in Wisconsin since the state was a territory.

This brings membership to 22,413. The U.W. and Marquette 2007 law school classes' swearing-in ceremonies will be held in May and June.

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