From Spanish Interpreter to Appeal Court Judge - a podcast by Emmanuel Olawale, Esq.

Marilyn Zayas, the first Latina American to be elected as an appellate judge in Ohio, shares the story of her ascension to the bench from the public housing in the Bronx.  

She was born to Spanish-speaking parents who were not educated. She acted as their interpreter while growing up. Zayas recognized that lawyers helped people's voices be heard – something that sparked her interest in becoming a lawyer.

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