This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life.
Sonia SotomayorDon't be shy about making a teacher of any willing party who knows what he or she is doing.
Sonia SotomayorTo me, lawyering is the height of service - and being involved in this profession is a gift.
Sonia SotomayorThat's why we have appellate judges that are more than one judge because each of us, from our life experiences, will more easily see different perspectives argued by parties. But judges do consider all of the arguments of litigants. I have. Most of my opinions, if not all of them, explain to parties by the law requires what it does.
Sonia Sotomayor