Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Bruce Sottile, a past IALA president, administers oath of office to 1998 president, J. Sheldon Capeloto, a partner in McKinley & Capeloto.

Assembled to take oaths of office are First Vice President Douglas Collodel, Board of Governors members Malcolm Romano, Claire Ambrosio, Jack Delavigne, Phillip Scuderi, Phil Lanzafame, Judy Cannavo, and Lisa Grace, and Treasurer Scott Shea, President Elect Charles Lambino, and Third Vice President Christopher Frisco.

Board of Governors member Ed Baretta receives tupperware from new president Sheldon Capeloto, who notes that Baretta (organizer of the ball) has a tendency to take left-overs home.

Shel Capeloto presents gift to National Italian American Lawyers Assn. President Bruno Tassone.

A lavish buffet precedes each year's dinner held at the Friar's Club in Beverly Hills.

And, there's dancing.

New First Vice President Douglas Collodel and Board of Governors member Malcolm Romano.

Former President Dale La Casella, outgoing President Julian Bellenghi, and Los Angeles Municipal (now Superior) Court Judge Abe Khan.

Marjorie Harris and husband, Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge John Harris, and past President Jo-Ann W. Grace.

Past Presidents Tom Cacciatori and Carey Caruso.