Sonia Sotomayor: Her Life in Photos

See the journey traveled by Judge Sotomayor | President Obama's selection for Supreme Court judge.

Father's Passing - Sotomayor is pictured here with her parents. Her father, Juan Sotomayor, passed away when she was 9 years old, at age 42.
Educational Foundation - Sotomayor dons a cap and gown for her eighth grade graduation. Education was important in her family’s household; Sotomayor’s mother kept an Encyclopedia Britannica in the home. She graduated valedictorian of her high school, Cardinal Spellman, in 1972.
Princeton Alum - She graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1976. While a student, she was active in Acción Puertorriqueña, a Puerto Rican student organization, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated from Yale Law School in 1979 with her Juris Doctor.
Mother's Influence - Sotomayor credits her mother Celina for setting the example for success she followed.Illustrious Career - Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s 30-year career includes positions as the Assistant District Attorney of New York County, a lawyer in private practice, U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York and her current position as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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Educational Foundation - Sotomayor dons a cap and gown for her eighth grade graduation. Education was important in her family’s household; Sotomayor’s mother kept an Encyclopedia Britannica in the home. She graduated valedictorian of her high school, Cardinal Spellman, in 1972.

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