After 25 years on the bench, Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu sat down for a reflective exit interview with host Austin Jenkins. From her South Side Chicago roots to becoming the state’s first Asian American, Latina, and openly gay justice, Yu shares what shaped her calling — faith, mentorship, and a belief that “the law can bring about social change.” She discusses learning the adversarial craft of the high court, landmark opinions on race and redemption, and her decision to retire so that she can spend her days “sipping coffee rather than gulping it.” A candid conversation about purpose, justice, and passing the torch to the next generation.
