State Bar welcomes 175 new members; Marquette Law School class sworn in at Capitol

"Today is a day that sets you apart as a human being," observed State Bar President D. Michael Guerin, a Marquette Law School alumni. "What you have learned in law school provides you with the skills you need to succeed, because the ultimate beneficiary of your skills and knowledge is your client. As lawyers, you fall into a very privileged class. Less than two percent of the population are lawyers. Remember There are many people that need your help – the underserved and the unserved portions of our population are far greater than the two percent.

"You are privileged to be here today (for admission), to have the support of your family and friends, and the support of 21,000 members of the State Bar of Wisconsin to get you involved in activities for the benefit of the profession," he said.

Speaking of percentages, our State Bar reports that once again 100% of newly-admitted lawyers joined up.