Community Involvement Changes Everything

It’s funny how community involvement can change your life. Way back in 2003, when my oldest son started kindergarten, our school secretary encouraged me to audition for the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. Little did I know how much it would change my life. Kathy Dal Broi is a fantastic singer; she sings country, jazz, and…

Honoring George J. Alexander

For veteran’s day, I wanted to highlight and honor one of my favorite law professors, George J. Alexander, who passed away recently, on July 29, 2013. He was a member of the US Navy between college and law school. On July 31, 2013, I received news that one of my favorite law school professors had…

Meeting a Supreme Court Justice – Part 3

My favorite three messages of the evening have to do with inspiration. What inspires you? What inspiration do you draw from others? From yourself? What inspiration did Justice Sotomayor have to make her want to be a lawyer? And fight for fairness? Were you the kind of kid who hid under the bed covers with…

Meeting a Supreme Court Justice – Part 2

Part 2 Today’s blog is a continuation of yesterday’s… I had the chance to meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and hear her speak at the Fox Theater. These are a few of the messages I took away with me. One of the questions asked was from a Santa Clara University School of Law student,…