California Western -- Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
Admits Ten California Western Alumni
Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States Admits Ten California Western Alumni
Alumni from California Western School of Law admitted to highest U.S. court
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California Western alumni admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court
of the United States stand proudly at the steps of the nation's highest court with Professor Janet M. Bowermaster
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SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2010 -
Ten California Western alumni joined the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., on April 19. California Western Dean Steven Smith moved for the admission of the candidates. Chief Justice John Roberts granted the motion.
"It is with respect and pride that we celebrate the outstanding accomplishment of our alumni," says Dean Smith. "The ceremony at the Supreme Court of the United States reflects the diverse and rewarding careers our graduates have built and we are proud to recognize their professional successes."
Alumni admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court were: Bryce C. Besser '04, Eric G. Bjotvedt '99, Cheryl K. Daily '88, Jon M. DeVore '86, Ryan D. Griffin '02, Douglas R. Kay '93, Lilia Velasquez '81, Michelle D. Volk '01, Lenden F. Webb '04, and Peter S. Will '01.
Alumna Irina Axelrod-Angres '99, who was
selected as a U.S. Supreme Court Fellow last summer, greeted fellow California Western graduates at the Court.
Following the ceremony, alumni and guests observed proceedings in
Christian Legal Society vs.
Martinez. In the case, the San Francisco chapter of the Christian Legal Society alleges that its religious liberty and freedom of association were being denied by the University of California, Hastings College of Law. The law school denied CLS official recognition after the group refused to admit gay and lesbian students, a violation of the school's anti-discrimination policy.
Admission to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court
To gain admission to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, candidates must have practiced for three years in the highest court of a state, territory, district, or commonwealth. The high court admits new members as its first order of business at the beginning of each term.
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