By Richard Bhainie

CASEY D’Aguiar is now one step closer to accomplishing her dream of being able to make significant contributions to the development of her homeland, after she was admitted to the bar to practise law in Guyana.

Her petition was presented by attorney-at-law Kim Kyte-Thomas, before Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on January 13, 2021, at the Demerara High Court. D’Aguiar completed her Legal Education Certificate (LEC) at the Hugh Wooding Law School and her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Guyana.

During an interview with this publication, she explained that early in her life she had some idea that she wanted to pursue law as she was intrigued by the popular television show, ‘Judge Judy.’ As she grew older, she witnessed gaps in the legal system which caused that desire to pursue legal studies to grow stronger.

She believes that law would equip her with the necessary knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions to the development of Guyana’s legal sector and political arena.

“I want to contribute to the enhancement of the rule of law and the maintenance of the integrity of Guyana’s legal system. And the political arena will provide the platform to make changes that myself and others envisage for Guyana,” she said.

Cognisant of the fact that the local political scene is one that is overwhelmed by turmoil, D’Aguiar explained that law alone would not allow her to execute her mandate and contribute efficiently; it is for this reason that she intends to fuse her legal skills with politics. She elaborated that it is her desire to witness her fellow Guyanese benefitting from the nation’s wealth and participating in the country’s development, especially at this crucial time when Guyana is now an oil-producing nation and is rapidly progressing.

To complement her plans, D’Aguiar stays up to date with regional and international affairs and she intends to pursue a Master’s degree in International Law. She strives to maintain a balance in every aspect of life, and when not immersed in the law, she relishes the ambience of nature.

The newly admitted lawyer extended gratitude to her mother whom she described as her “biggest cheerleader” and three inspirational lawyers in her life: attorneys-at-law Charles Ramson, Satyesh Kissoon and George Thomas.