Judicial Spotlight: Acting Justice Wade enjoys being mentor
Acting New York State Supreme Court Justice Carolyn E. Wade said one of the things she loves most about her job is the opportunity it gives her to serve as a mentor and a role model for young people. “You have to give back,” she told the Brooklyn Eagle during an interview in her chambers in the State Supreme Court building at 360 Adams St.
But while Justice Wade enjoys having young people around and feels it is important to give then advice to help them find a good path in life, she also believes that they have to do their part as well. She always tells her summer interns that it’s not just a job for the summer. She wants them to understand that they are making a lifetime commitment to being upstanding citizens and contributing to society in a positive way. She keeps in touch with former interns and is always delighted when they wind up going to law school.
“We have to honor our elders and help our young people,” Justice Wade said.