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Bestowal of the Status of Senior Counsel on 13 Attorneys-at-law

Jun 17, 2024

Bestowal of the Status of Senior Counsel on 13 Attorneys-at-law

On the advice of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented instruments of appointment to thirteen attorneys, elevating them to the rank of Senior Counsel on Monday 17 June, 2024, at the President’s House.

During the presentation ceremony, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., delivered remarks, urging the newly appointed Senior Counsels to, “continue to provide guidance and assistance to all young practitioners and those who have chosen to study the law. This is your solemn duty as leaders. I have no doubt that you understand the enormity of it and that you are all up to the responsibility.”

Seated in photo L-R : Dr. Lynette Seebaran-Suite SC, President of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago, The Hon. the Chief Justice Mr. Justice Ivor Archie O.R.T.T., Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Senator the Honourable Reginald T.A. Armour S.C., Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs.

Standing back row R-L:

1. Mr. Faris Al-Rawi SC

2. Mr. Regan Mark Asgarali SC

3. Mr. Michael Simon De La Bastide SC

4. Mr. Gregory Delzin SC

5. Ms Elaine Veronica Green SC

6. Mr. Lee Merry SC

7. Mr. Mark James Morgan SC

Standing middle R-L:

8. Mr. Ravindra Nanga SC

9. Mr. Keith Scotland SC

10. Mr. Winston Seenath Cc

11. Ms Hasine Shaikh SC

12. Mr. Anthony Isidore Smart SC

13. Ms Annabelle Ramona Sooklal SC

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