About this episode

Retired judge LaDoris Cordell discusses her groundbreaking career and personal journey.

Retired judge LaDoris Cordell is known for her groundbreaking career as a judge in Northern California and then her stint as Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose. Join us in a wide-ranging conversation, from a segregated childhood, an unusual education, and an unlikely acceptance to Stanford Law School, to retired judge, community activist, musician, artist, and grandmother.

People in this episode

Host: Suki Wessling

Guest: LaDoris Cordell

Topics covered

• judicial career
• community activism
• education
• police oversight
• personal history

Keywords

• judge
• LaDoris Cordell
• police auditor
• Stanford Law
• activism
• music
• art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford Law School

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