Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue

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In the fall of 2019, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visited the University of California, Berkeley School of Law to deliver the inaugural Herma Hill Kay Memorial Lecture, honoring her late friend and coauthor of the first casebook on sex-based discrimination. The resulting work, a collaboration with Amanda L. Tyler, a Berkeley Law professor and former clerk, captures Ginsburg's life story through their conversation and includes previously unpublished materials. These encompass significant briefs, oral arguments, her last speeches, and favorite Supreme Court opinions, many written in dissent. Each document was selected to illustrate Ginsburg's litigation strategy and her vision for achieving "a more perfect Union." Throughout her career, Ginsburg championed gender equality and worked to ensure that the Constitution serves all individuals. Her efforts transformed both the legal landscape and American society, advocating for an inclusive Constitution that enables everyone to reach their full potential. Ginsburg dismantled entrenched discrimination by exposing how outdated laws hinder both genders. Her keen understanding of the Supreme Court's impact on everyday lives is evident in the materials presented. The public mourning following her passing in September 2020 highlighted her status as a national treasure whose legacy contributed to a more just society, embodying the ideal that "We the People" includes everyone.