Patricia Lorraine Shepherd was yesterday admitted to the Bar.
Her application was presented by attorneys Kim Kyte-Thomas, Sharon Small and Faye Barker during a Zoom hearing before Justice Gino Persaud who, according to a release from Kyte-Thomas, welcomed her to the Bar and impressed upon her the importance of preparation in the conduct of her practice and encouraged her to rely on the training she received at the Hugh Wooding Law School and the BPP Law School in London.
The release said that Shepherd obtained her Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from the Hugh Wooding Law School on April 20th, 2020 and is also an International Accredited Civil/Commercial Mediator.
The release said that Shepherd holds a Bar Professional Training Certificate from the BPP Law School, Leeds, United Kingdom which she obtained in 2018 and was admitted to practice as a Barrister before the Courts of England and Wales in November of that year.
The release goes on to detail that the attorney also holds a Bachelor of Laws with (Hons) which she received in 2016 from the University of London and “comes to the profession armed with a Diploma in Business Management and a Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management.”
She is attached as an Associate at the law firm of Kyte Small Barker.
In expressing gratitude to the judge, Shepherd also paid homage to her family for their support and motivation throughout her journey, and thanked God for His “never ending grace, mercy and provision during her journey”, the release said.
She also thanked the law firm of Kyte Small Barker for their training and support.
Shepherd’s admission was witnessed by her parents Liloutie Seymour and Richard Shepherd and other family members.
