New Attorney-at-Law Ms Trishala Persaud is congratulated by Chief Justice Mr. Carl Singh in the presence of her father, Mr. Reepu Daman Persaud (second from left) and Attorney General Mr. Doodnauth Singh, S.C.

(Picture by Quacy Sampson) 

Persaud, who is among the most recent batch of graduates of the Hugh Wooding Law School, had her petition presented by Attorney General, Mr. Doodnauth Singh, Senior Counsel (S.C.), before Chief Justice Mr. Carl Singh.

The Attorney General, in moving her petition, referred to the scholastic career of the new entrant, who comes from a good family background.

He congratulated her on her achievements and wished her success in her future endeavours.

In her reply, the new lawyer thanked her tutors, her parents and relatives, her friends, and all those who helped her on the road to success.

She also thanked the Chief Justice and the Attorney General for their words of wisdom, and assured all that she would do all in her power to adhere to the high traditions of the Bar.

Present at the ceremony yesterday were lecturers of the University of Guyana, and several other members of the legal fraternity including Speaker of the House, Mr. Ralph Ramkarran, S.C.

 (George Barclay)