A ceremony at the Arkansas Court of Appeals

One perquisite of former service on the Arkansas Court of Appeals (in my case, very brief service) is the occasional invitation to attend the court's ceremonies.  Today, the court hosted an "Oath of Office Ceremony" for Chief Judge Mark Klappenbach and Judge Casey R. Tucker.  Despite the weather, there was a good crowd.

Events such as this are always worth attending.  They are a good reminder of the history and traditions of the court and our profession.  They are also an opportunity to see a dwindling number of former colleagues, current personnel of the court, and other lawyers.

A few pictures from the ceremony are posted below.

Chief Judge Klappenbach being sworn in by Chief Justice Karen Baker, who appointed him to this post.

Judge Tucker being assisted with her robe by her family.

Both judges offered remarks after taking the bench.

Today's program.