Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez
U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez didn't go right to college. She worked for a year – and kept working – to put herself through college and law school. She doesn't consider her journey unusual because today's students face many of the same challenges. Her advice? Keep going even when you don't know if you can make it.
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| | Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez didn't go right to college. She worked for a year – and kept working – to put herself through college and law school. She doesn't consider her journey unusual because today's students face many of the same challenges. Her advice? Keep going even when you don't know if you can make it.
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U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal
U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal was born in a WWII refugee camp after his mother and sister escaped eastern Poland. His mother immigrated with her two children to the United States. Today, when Judge Singal presides over naturalization ceremonies, he shares his story and invites new citizens to take advantage of their new opportunities.
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| | U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal was born in a WWII refugee camp after his mother and sister escaped eastern Poland. His mother immigrated with her two children to the United States. Today, when Judge Singal presides over naturalization ceremonies, he shares his story and invites new citizens to take advantage of their new opportunities.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins
At an early age, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins took risks and got out of his comfort zone to ask for the help of supportive adults. He reminds young people that many adults want to be part of their success story, too. The judge encourages anyone with goals to show an interest, work hard, and seek the guidance of others.
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| | U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins At an early age, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins took risks and got out of his comfort zone to ask for the help of supportive adults. He reminds young people that many adults want to be part of their success story, too. The judge encourages anyone with goals to show an interest, work hard, and seek the guidance of others. |
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory
Many federal judges have been touched by the Civil Rights Movement in their youth. Meet U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory who says that the struggle taught him that every challenge in his young life lifted him up and still helps him lift others along the way.
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| | U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory Many federal judges have been touched by the Civil Rights Movement in their youth. Meet U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory who says that the struggle taught him that every challenge in his young life lifted him up and still helps him lift others along the way. |
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Ann C. Williams
Judge Ann C. Williams, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, says that each generation stands on the shoulders of people who went before them. She credits her parents' example for her preparation to serve on the federal bench, and looks to trailblazers like the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall for inspiration.
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| | U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Ann C. Williams Judge Ann C. Williams, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, says that each generation stands on the shoulders of people who went before them. She credits her parents' example for her preparation to serve on the federal bench, and looks to trailblazers like the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall for inspiration. |
U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall
U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall kept moving forward through loss and challenges on her journey to the federal bench. Kendall talks about the importance of believing in herself, digging deep and accepting the support of family and friends along the way to becoming a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois.
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| | U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall kept moving forward through loss and challenges on her journey to the federal bench. Kendall talks about the importance of believing in her goals, digging deep and accepting the support of family and friends along the way to becoming a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois. |
Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys
Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys rose from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the federal bench by educating himself, persevering and working hard. Keys shares his perspectives on his life – from his time in the Marines and law school, to eventually becoming a federal magistrate judge.
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| | Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys rose from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the federal bench by educating himself, persevering and working hard. Keys shares his perspectives on his life – from his time in the Marines and law school, to eventually becoming a federal magistrate judge. |