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To me, lawyering is the height of service – and being involved in this profession is a gift.

Sonia Sotomayor

If the system is broken, my inclination is to fix it rather than to fight it. I have faith in the process of the law, and if it is carried out fairly, I can live with the results, whatever they may be.
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To me, lawyering is the height of service – and being involved in this profession is a gift.
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Gift Law Myself Professional Service
I was fifteen years old when I understood how it is that things break down: people can’t imagine someone else’s point of view.
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I think that even someone who got into an institution through affirmative action could prove they were qualified by what they accomplished there.
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Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.
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In every position that I’ve been in, there have been naysayers who don’t believe I’m qualified or who don’t believe I can do the work. And I feel a special responsibility to prove them wrong.
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The President Barack Obama had suggested that I not watch the news during the confirmation process. I assiduously followed his advice.
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Every lawyer, no matter whom they represent, is trying to help someone, whether it’s a person, a corporation, a government entity, or a small or big business. To me, lawyering is the height of service – and being involved in this profession is a gift.
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We have to look and ensure that we’re paying attention to what we’re doing, so that we don’t reflexively institute processes and procedures that exclude people without thought.
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As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.
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Build Community Discover Stand Strength Wall Yourself
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.
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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.
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I have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.
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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.
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I was a keen observer and listener. I picked up on clues. I figured things out logically, and I enjoyed puzzles. I loved the clear, focused feeling that came when I concentrated on solving a problem and everything else faded out.
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I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.
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