Patricia Lee (judge) facts for kids

Patricia Lee, born in 1974 or 1975, is an American lawyer. She has been a judge on the Nevada Supreme Court since 2022. This is the highest court in the state of Nevada.

Early Life and Education

Patricia Lee was born in South Korea. Her father was an African American military member. Her mother was Korean.

She finished high school at Lompoc High School in 1993. Later, she went to the University of Southern California. In 1997, she earned a degree in psychology and communications. She then studied law at the George Washington University Law School. She received her law degree in 2002.

Legal Career

From 2002 to 2022, Patricia Lee worked at a law firm called Hutchison & Steffen. She became a partner at the firm in 2009. This means she became one of the main owners and leaders of the law firm.

Serving on the Nevada Supreme Court

In October 2022, there was an open position on the Nevada Supreme Court. Patricia Lee was one of six people who applied for the job.

On November 21, 2022, Governor Steve Sisolak chose Patricia Lee for the position. She filled the seat left by Justice Abbi Silver. Patricia Lee made history with this appointment. She is the first African American woman to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court. She is also the first Asian American to be a judge on this court.

Personal Life

Patricia Lee married her husband, Ronnie, in 2006. They have two children together.