Born and Raised in Santa Ana

This week Sandra sits down with Judge Yvette Verastegui, the first Latina to supervise the criminal division of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She spent 17 years as a public defender before joining the bench, and she still says where she's from with pride: born and raised in Santa Ana. Her first job as a public defender came from a single phone call. Yvette calls that white affirmative action, and says it's more powerful than any box you can check. Her take is worth hearing for anyone building a career without connections. She also explains why, after 16 years on the bench, she still has a few trials left in her. Listen in, and stay to the end for her three favorite tacos. Get full show notes and more information at: https://law-and-order-me-some-tacos.captivate.fm/episode/born-and-raised-in-santa-ana Law & Order Me Some Tacos is a podcast for anyone interested in the ins and outs of the legal system. Hosted by Sandra Muñoz, an employment attorney with over 20 years of experience on countless cases involving employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. On the show, Sandra takes you behind the scenes on some of her most interesting cases. And hey, it's not all legal talk here. Sandra grew up in East LA, and she loves her neighborhood and her community. On this podcast, you’ll also get a flavor for her life as a Latina Lawyer, her culture, and, best of all, her taco recommendations. If you enjoy the Law & Order Me Some Tacos podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving us a review or introducing us to your friends! Now, if you enjoy today's podcast and you're thinking, "Hey, I think I need to speak to a lawyer." You should get in touch with me. You can do that by going to scmlawoffices.com and sending me a message there. If you're not ready to do that. Definitely say hi anyway. You can connect with me on Twitter @scm\in\ela. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you on the next episode.