Elena Kagan

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Elena Kagan - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Born

April 28th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A prominent lawyer and jurist, served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010, played a significant role in various landmark cases. Previously, served as Solicitor General of the United States from 2009 to 2010, and Dean of Harvard Law School from 2003 to 2009. Contributed to the legal field through academic scholarship and public service.

Appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Served as Solicitor General of the United States

Dean of Harvard Law School

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