This week marked a historic moment with the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was nominated to serve on the United States Supreme Court by President Joe Biden. Judge Jackson - an American lawyer and jurist who served as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals and is also the Former Vice Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission - is the first African American woman to be nominated to our nation's highest court.
If confirmed, she will become the sixth woman to serve as a justice in the Supreme Court's history. It is only fitting that we celebrate this milestone during the national Women's History Month, a time to reflect on and honor the vital achievements of women to our country and around the world.
My Office shattered its own barrier when I was sworn in as the first woman District Attorney of Queens County. I never lose sight of the fact that I stand on the shoulders of incredible women who came before me, and the extraordinary obstacles they overcame to forge a path forward.
That is why I’m proud to note that women comprise the fabric of leadership on my Executive team. They help lead an Office that is reflective of the diversity of the borough we serve and represent.
Together, we will continue to ensure that Queens County remains safe, equal and vibrant for all.
