Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation: A Case Study for Media Trainers

Her name has dominated newsrooms and households for weeks–and rightfully so.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most qualified judges nominated to the Supreme Court. In addition, she is the only Black woman ever nominated.

No matter where you stand in the sand on her confirmation, the moment is historic. Confirmation hearings were also a live lesson in how to handle high-stakes interviews. Here are some of the most powerful takeaways.