A closer look at the lasting mark left by Sonia Sotomayor—a timeline of influence.
Sonia Sotomayor is an American lawyer and jurist serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, she assumed office on August 8, 2009. Sotomayor holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic and only the third woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
In 2013, Sotomayor's memoir, "My Beloved World (Mi mundo adorado)", was published and became a New York Times Best Seller. The book focused on her life up to 1992.
From 1993 to 2009, Sotomayor delivered over 180 speeches, many focused on ethnicity, gender, or addressed to minority or women's groups.
In 1998, Sonia Sotomayor reflected on how she was inspired to pursue a legal career and become a judge after watching the TV series Perry Mason.
In 2008, Esquire magazine included Sotomayor on its list of "The 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century".
On August 8, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor began her service as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, becoming the first Hispanic justice and third woman to hold the position.
From 1993 to 2009, Sotomayor delivered over 180 speeches, many focused on ethnicity, gender, or addressed to minority or women's groups.
In 2009, the Almanac of the Federal Judiciary presented a wide range of reactions to Sotomayor, including comments on her vigorous and blunt behavior toward lawyers, extensive preparation, and "hot bench" approach.
In 2010, the Bronxdale Houses were renamed in honor of Sonia Sotomayor.
In 2011, the Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies, a public high school complex in Los Angeles, was named after her.
In 2012, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at New York University and made appearances on the children's television program Sesame Street.
In 2013, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at Yale University.
In 2013, Sotomayor's memoir, "My Beloved World (Mi mundo adorado)", was published and became a New York Times Best Seller. The book focused on her life up to 1992.
In 2013, a painting featuring Sotomayor, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Elena Kagan was unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
In 2014, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at the University of Puerto Rico.
In 2019, Sotomayor was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
In January 2021, Sotomayor swore in Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States, marking a historic moment.
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