Society & Culture
Along her path from the classroom to the courthouse, Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis experienced the unique challenges and pressures people of color face in a field where individuals like herself remain vastly underrepresented. Today, the UW Law alumna brings those experiences to her new leadership role on the Washington Supreme Court after becoming the first Native American to serve on the state’s highest bench. On this episode of DISCOVERY presented by UW Law, Justice Montoya-Lewis shares her remarkable journey to her seat on Washington’s highest bench, and she discusses the issues — and opportunities — legal institutions face in becoming more diverse, equitable and inclusive.