She was eager to try cases and argue in court, rather than be part of a larger law firm.
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It's an eloquent and affecting testament to the triumph of brains and hard work over circumstance, of a childhood dream realized through extraordinary will and dedication.
The apartment is air conditioned and double glazed so is peaceful a nd quiet.
In any case, her background in activism did not necessarily influence her rulings: in a study of 50 racial discrimination cases brought before her panel, 45 were rejected, with Sotomayor never filing a dissent.