I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.
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I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.Sonia Sotomayor
Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.
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It's not the heart that compels conclusions in cases, it's the law.
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This wealth of experiences, personal and professional, have helped me appreciate the variety of perspectives that present themselves in every case that I hear.
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I was raised in a Bronx public housing project, but studied at two of the nation's finest universities. I did work as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting violent crimes that devastate our communities.
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Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich.
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