Roll Call – Episode 2: A Conversation with Justice Carla Wong McMillian

02/06/2025 53 min Episodio 2
Roll Call – Episode 2: A Conversation with Justice Carla Wong McMillian

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In this powerful episode of Roll Call, we sit down with Justice Carla Wong McMillian, the first Asian Pacific American appointed to a state appellate court in the Southeast and the first elected statewide in Georgia.Appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia in 2020 by Governor Brian Kemp, Justice McMillian shares her inspiring journey from Augusta to the highest court in the state. From her early career as a federal law clerk to becoming a partner at a national law firm and now a respected judicial leader, Justice McMillian opens up about the path, the pressures, and the purpose behind her service.We explore topics like:Her historic appointments and electionsThe role of mentorship and representation in the legal fieldWhat it means to break barriers while staying grounded in service and faithHer deep commitment to education, leadership, and public serviceThis conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in law, leadership, and legacy.Hosted by: Holly Geerdes (www.gklawgroup.com)Produced by: GRPA (www.joingrpa.com)Sponsored by: Estate Law Center (www.gklawgroup.com)#RollCallPodcast #JusticeMcMillian #Leadership #AsianAmericanLeadership #GRPA #LegalProfession #BreakingBarriers #EstateLawCenter #RepresentationMatters #WomenInLaw #GeorgiaSupremeCourt

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