Judge Emily Vasquez discusses diversity and inclusion

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Our students were fortunate to hear from Judge Emily Vasquez, Superior Court for Sacramento County, who talked about diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.  A true friend of UC Davis School of Law, Judge Vasquez was named the 2019 Sacramento County Bar Association Judge of the Year.  Her talk was sponsored by the Aoki Center for Race and Nation Studies and Professor Mary Louise Frampton introduced Judge Vasquez.

Judge Vasquez, the daughter of farm workers, talked about her incredible journey from living in the fields to college and law school to lawyer to the bench.  Judge Vasquez came to King Hall even though she is currently presiding over a six week sexual harassment trial.

Judge Vasquez talked about the growing diversity in the state of California and how the court has to fully serve all of our diverse populations.

It was wonderful having Judge Vasquez talk to our students.  She is a wonderful role model as well as a wonderful person and judge.  Thank you Judge Vasquez!