New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony Thursday, April 16, 2026

Members of the state Supreme Court (L to R) Justices Jon J. Jensen, Jerod E. Tufte, Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, Justices Douglas A. Bahr, and Mark A. Friese

As part of the admission process, Justice Douglas Bahr leads those being admitted to the bar in the lawyers pledge.

Above, led by Justice Jerod Tufte, the new lawyers recite the oath.

Debra Hoffarth, the President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, spoke to the new attorneys and encouraged them to balance their professional and personal responsibilities.

Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers congratulates the new attorneys and offered them words of encouragement as they begin their new careers.

Justices Bahr, Friese, and Tufte met with each of the new lawyers in the receiving line after the ceremony concluded.

Grant Walsh adds his name to the Roll of Attorneys as others wait to add their names.