I have a difficult time sitting down for long periods.

I've been a proud mentor to many women seeking public office, because I believe we need more women at all levels of government. Women have an equal stake in our future and should have an equal voice in our politics. These are challenging times, but I believe getting more women to run for office is a big part of the solution.

We need to incorporate that age-old concept of redemption into the work that we do in the criminal justice system in California.

Women should not allow themselves to be caught up in the hype that says performance, meaning the motions, is what matters.

Don't give up - our country needs you now more than ever. This is a pivotal moment in the history of our country: Our ideals are at stake, and we all have to fight for who we are. We are all, and should be treated as, equals, but the disparity in terms of income and inequality, for women and women of color, is significant.

I love being in a courtroom.

In order to find balance, I feel very strongly about two things in particular in terms of routine. Work out, and eat well.