Alicante Bar Association ICALI hosts oath ceremony for twenty new lawyers

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The Alicante Bar Association ICALI held a fresh oath ceremony this Friday, welcoming twenty lawyers as new members in a formal pledge to uphold the duties of the profession. The event marked another milestone in ICALI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ethical practice and professional excellence within the regional legal community. Judges, colleagues, and fellow bar members witnessed the ceremony, underscoring the commitment of new entrants to serve clients with integrity and to collaborate with peers in a respectful, principled manner.

The ICALI delegate in the Villena jurisdiction, José Lobregad Espuch, presided over the proceedings on behalf of the dean. Fernando Candela Martinez was also present, accompanied by a distinguished member of the Alicante College of Lawyers, Juan Carlos González González. The secretary of ICALI, Alvaro Campos Jimenez, and the vice president of ICALI Young Lawyers Group, Bojan Dozet Kapor, attended to lend their support and guidance to the new admittees.

A photo captured the moment, showing the gathering inside the Alicante Bar Association and reflecting the ceremonial atmosphere that accompanied the oath. The image serves as a reminder of the professional commitments undertaken by each new member and the responsibilities they embrace as they enter a long tradition of legal service within the region.

This oath ceremony represented the second swearing-in event of the year for ICALI, reinforcing the continuity of the organization’s efforts to expand its ranks with motivated and capable practitioners. Eveliina Beatrice Hakonen spoke on behalf of ICALI to welcome the newcomers and to emphasize the core values that should guide their daily practice. The speech reminded the new entrants of the essential loyalties owed to clients and to colleagues, and it urged them to practice law with passion, resilience, and steadfast commitment to ethical standards and high-quality advocacy.

The twenty lawyers taking the oath on this occasion were Pablo Alcaraz Abadía; Yaiza Aviles Alonso; Pablo Bañuls Córdoba; Sergio Camus Sanz; Jennifer Chacón Martínez; Laura Coloma Ruiz; Beatriz Costa Tomas; Mercedes de la Encarnación Aparicio; Juan Ignacio Gasipi Diez; Eveliina Beatrice Hakonen; Juan Huayaban Soria; Alejandro Hurtado Barez; Cillian-Oisin Jury Elwood; María Martínez Lledó; María Rosa Martínez Rodríguez; Isabel Micó Forte; María de la Paz Ortin Tomás; Alba Quiles Alcaraz; Javier Román Beneito; and María del Carmen Romera Rueda. Each name represents a commitment to professional growth and to upholding the standards that protect clients, ensure fair advocacy, and reinforce trust in the legal system.

In reflecting on the significance of the ceremony, observers note that such rites symbolize more than a formal obligation. They mark the moment when new lawyers align their personal ambitions with the responsibilities that accompany the privilege to practice law. The remarks delivered during the ceremony highlighted the importance of ongoing mentorship, continued education, and active participation in both the Alicante Bar Association and the broader legal community. As these new members begin their journeys, the collective aim is to foster a supportive environment where emerging practitioners can grow while maintaining the high ethical bar expected by clients and courts alike. The event concluded with expressions of encouragement from seasoned colleagues, who reminded the new admittees that the road ahead will require tenacity, ethical clarity, and a steadfast dedication to the vulnerable and the underserved.

This ceremony adds to ICALI’s broader mission of reinforcing professional standards across the region and ensuring that new lawyers enter the field with a strong sense of responsibility, service, and professional pride. The gathering showcased not only the formal oath but also the spirit of collaboration that binds members of the Alicante legal community, enabling them to share knowledge, uphold justice, and contribute positively to the practice of law in both Spain and the broader community beyond. The overarching message was clear: a lawyer’s oath is a pledge to uphold the rule of law, defend clients with integrity, and contribute to a fair and transparent legal framework for all. [Cited from ICALI event coverage]

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