New Attorney Danielle Wilson pledges to seek greater protection for children, & improve Dominica’s laws

​New Attorney Danielle Wilson was called to the Dominica Bar during a ceremony at the High Court on Friday. Her application was heard by Justice Bernie Stephenson. Attorneys Singoalla Blomqvist-Williams and Joshua Francis moved the application. In addressing the Court, Wilson pledged to seek greater protection for children, and to assist in develop the laws of Dominica in that area. She said, “I am steadfast in my resolve to see to the greater protection of our children and the development of our laws in this regard”.
 
She committed herself to uphold her new profession, and the integrity expected of her. She said, “Ever mindful of my ethical and social responsibilities, I am committed to this profession and I am committed to maintaining the level of integrity expected of me as a professional. I take my duty to this country, this honorable court and to my clients very seriously. I believe in the importance of upholding the fundamental rights & freedoms provided for under our constitution, & in conjunction with those rights & freedoms afforded under international law.”
 
She said Law School was challenging and many sacrifices were made.
“Law School was often challenging and the sacrifices were many, but as I would constantly remind myself, this is what I chose. As a child I was taught that young girls are to be seen and not heard, a lesson I quickly grew to abhor. Whereas I understood that it was a lesson borne out of good intention, I refused to accept this oppression-laden concept that I did not have a voice. This abhorrence certainly fueled my passion to become an attorney and more so an advocate. I am determined to let my voice be heard, not necessarily for myself, but for every client who entrusts me with his or her matter and most importantly in seeking to uphold the rule of law of my beloved country.”
 
Wilson is the daughter of Celia and Felix Wilson of Morne Daniel. She graduated from the Convent High School in 2007 and went on to attend the Dominica State College. There she obtained A- Levels in General Paper, History, English Literature and Mathematics. She will be attached to the law firm of Joshua Francis.