Judges Dweynie Paul and Betsey Jean-Jacques shared their inspiring journeys to the bench at the Haitian Heritage Fireside Chat, showcasing how their childhood experiences in court influenced their career paths. Paul, witnessing her mother's struggles in Family Court, was inspired by a lawyer's role in helping others during a difficult time. This motivated her to pursue law and ultimately return to that same courthouse as a judge. Jean-Jacques, guided by parental expectations in her youth, found inspiration from a televised Supreme Court program, igniting her desire to become a judge. Their stories highlight the importance of representation and personal experiences in shaping the legal profession.
I didn't understand the concept that anyone could tell my mother what to do. I wanted that job because of how important it was that he got it right.
As God would have it, I was placed where I was supposed to be.
She said those are judges, and there are a lot of things that you have to do to become one.
For both judges, their experiences in court as children molded their paths to the bench.
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