Leah Ward Sears

“Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something. You can be whatever you want to be if you're willing to work for it.”

“The law is a powerful tool, and it must be used to ensure justice and equality for all.”

“Diversity on the bench is not just a matter of appearance, it's a matter of substance. It enriches the judiciary and brings different perspectives to the law.”

“My goal was always to be fair, to be impartial, and to apply the law as written, not as I wished it to be.”

“We must never forget the shoulders on which we stand. I am here because of the struggles and sacrifices of those who came before me.”

“I've tried to be a good role model. I want my daughters, and all young people, to know that you can be a wife, a mother, and a professional, and not have to give up on your dreams.”

“You can do just about anything you want to do in this life, but you can't do everything. And so you have to choose.”

“I think it’s important for judges to have a sense of humility. We are public servants, not rulers.”