New Attorney’s family emotional at loved one’s admission to bar

Counsel, Regena Browne-Hope’s family grew teary-eyed as they witnessed her admission to the Bar in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) this week.

Browne-Hope was admitted to the bar on Wednesday, November, 6, 2024 at the High Court before Justice Rickie Burnett. Present for this special occasion was her family and well-wishers, who were seemingly touched as they witness Hope-Browne become an Attorney-at-law.

She told Justice Burnett that it is an immense honour to address the esteemed Court in her capacity as an Attorney-at-law. Browne-Hope thanked him for favourably considering her application for admission to the bar, and said that she is touched by the trust and confidence he has placed in her. She also thanked her mother, Dallis Browne, for her unwavering support throughout the journey.

“After every exam, I would receive around five messages from you, checking in and asking how it went. Sometimes, when I went quiet for a while, I’d find a message from you asking, “Are you alive?” and I would respond with a reassuring, “Yes, I’m still alive, Mommy.”

Browne Hope said that her mother never hesitated to share updates about her progress with everyone.

“I also recognize the power of your prayers. I remember if I scored 99 percent, you’d ask where the last one percent was, and why I didn’t get it! Thank you for emphasizing the importance of education and for pushing me to perform my best. Your love and support mean the world to me.”

The young attorney also thanked God for her “truly one of a kind” father, Reynold ‘Reginald’ Hope.

“When people think of parental support, they often consider it solely in financial terms. But I can tell you, dad, that your belief in me, your words of encouragement, and the way you continually push me to reach my potential are priceless gifts. Words fall short of conveying how thankful I am for all that you have done and continue to do for me.”

Counsel, Browne Hope said she remembered wanting to take a break year after completing college because she did not feel ready for university, but her father wouldn’t hear of it.

“You saw my potential long before I could recognize it myself. Thank you for being such an incredible human being.

There aren’t many fathers like you who would put in the time and resources it took to see me through, and I hope more can embody your spirit.”

She also credited her youngest sister Holly Browne, for being a constant source of motivation.

“At 10 years old, you read advanced legal textbooks to me when I was too exhausted to read. You kept me company during late nights, and celebrated every accomplishment as if it were your own.”

Her sister, Whitney White also came in for commendation- her phone calls, and regular check-ins; her brother Kevin Hope for his consistent interest in her academic journey, and other family members and colleagues who supported her along the way. She was one of three young attorney’s who were called to the Bar on Wednesday.