Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society.
It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.
I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.
We apply law to facts. We don't apply feelings to facts.
I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth.
I have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.
The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.
I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.
I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.
There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.
My diabetes is such a central part of my life... it did teach me discipline... it also taught me about moderation... I've trained myself to be super-vigilant... because I feel better when I am in control.
I firmly believe in the rule of law as the foundation for all of our basic rights.
We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that justice exists for all, both legal and economic justice.
Sometimes, idealistic people are put off the whole business of networking as something tainted by flattery and the pursuit of selfish advantage. But virtue in obscurity is rewarded only in Heaven. To succeed in this world you have to be known to people.
You know, failure hurts. Any kind of failure stings. If you live in the sting, you will - undoubtedly - fail. My way of getting past the sting is to say no, I'm just not going to let this get me down.
Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.
If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them.
My job as a prosecutor is to do justice. And justice is served when a guilty man is convicted and an innocent man is not.
I think it's important to move people beyond just dreaming into doing. They have to be able to see that you are just like them, and you made it.
I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or life experiences.
