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<p>Fifteen of the Delaware campus&rsquo; newest alumni took their oaths and were inducted into the Pennsylvania Bar Association recently at a ceremony for Widener Law graduates.<br /><br />Four alumni judges presided over the Dec. 4 event, officially named the Widener University School of Law Hon. Charles P. Mirarchi Jr. Pennsylvania Bar Induction Ceremony.<br /><br />Judge Paul P. Panepinto &rsquo;76 of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division, gave the keynote, while other remarks came from Judge George W. Overton, '86, of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division, Administrative Judge Margaret T. Murphy, '77, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division and Judge Joel S. Johnson, '91, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division. Alumnus William P. Fedullo, &rsquo;76, chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, moved for the graduates&rsquo; admissions.<br /><br />The event had a distinct Widener flair, with Interim Dean <a href="{staticroot}Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/DalyErin.aspx">Erin Daly</a>&nbsp;noting how the school is often referred to as a family. It has a support system that moves students through their studies and successfully into the working world.<br /><br />&ldquo;On days like today, that feeling of family really is true,&rdquo; she said.<br /><br />Overton, who has taught at Widener Law Delaware as an adjunct professor, advised the new lawyers to remember their induction day when their careers need rejuvenating. &ldquo;You can look back and remember the promise you felt as you sit here today.&rdquo;<br /><br />Murphy said Widener Law Delaware&rsquo;s reputation is best evidenced by the quality of its graduates, and that it is incumbent upon them to enhance that reputation by sharing their time and treasure. &ldquo;Always remember Widener said yes to you, so when Widener comes back to you, you need to say yes to helping Widener,&rdquo; she said.Johnson noted legal careers are built over time in a profession filled with diverse opportunities. He also told them to be proud of their school, and pledged alumni support. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re all here if you need us. We are only a phone call away. I bleed Widener,&rdquo; he said to chuckles.<br /><br />Panepinto said it was a joyful time to celebrate. He urged the new attorneys to be optimists and believe in good outcomes for their clients.<br /><br /> &ldquo;The law is a wonderful profession and when you add the desire to help others, the rewards will exceed your expectations,&rdquo; he said.<br /><br />The induction ceremony was officially named in honor of Mirarchi in 2010. He was a founding member of the law school&rsquo;s early parents&rsquo; association, a strong financial supporter of Widener Law and had served as both a member of the school&rsquo;s Board of Overseers and on its adjunct faculty. Mirarchi founded the school&rsquo;s annual bar induction ceremony for new Pennsylvania lawyers in Philadelphia. He died in May 2010. Lawyers who took the oath at the ceremony included:</p>
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<ul>Craig M. Burke</ul>
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<ul>Andrea L. Ciccone</ul>
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<ul>Caitlin H. Conk</ul>
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<ul>Paula C. Copain</ul>
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<ul>Dean B. Gay</ul>
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<ul>Liya Groysman</ul>
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<ul>Marcia N. Leach</ul>
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<ul>Jessica Manis</ul>
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<ul>Courtney K. Mazzio</ul>
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<ul>Katherine I. McFadden</ul>
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<ul>James J. Munnelly</ul>
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<ul>Christopher Pine</ul>
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<ul>Julia S. Prospero</ul>
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<ul>Anthony E. Puglisi</ul>
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<ul>Jordan Strokoff</ul>