"This year, I tried to honor her by living the values she embodied. I mentored students who were unsure of themselves, but filled with potential. I taught law school and poured into my students, not just doctrine, but belief in themselves, belief in the profession we are still trying to shape."
"I leaned into the hard moments, doing what was right even when it was uncomfortable or inconvenient. I challenged people (gently, honestly) to be the best version of themselves because she always challenged me to be mine. And what have I gotten in return? So much more than I ever expected. I have learned about people's stories and the struggles they carry quietly. I have learned about resilience."
A close friend's death prompted urgent reflection on time, presence, and the consequences of everyday choices. She honored the friend's values by mentoring uncertain students, teaching law with emphasis on confidence and professional purpose, offering nonjudgmental presence, confronting hard moments ethically, and gently challenging others to improve. Those efforts produced unexpected returns: deeper knowledge of people's hidden struggles, renewed appreciation for resilience, and stronger connections. The reflection emphasizes that small, consistent acts leave lasting marks and that intentionally living core values amplifies positive impact on others and oneself.
Read at Above the Law
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