Jill Black
English lawyer and judge, Lady Black
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Leaders & Politicians
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United Kingdom
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Completed education at the University of Edinburgh and became a barrister in 1976. Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1996. Served as a High Court judge starting in 2013, specializing in family law. Became the first female judge on the Court of Appeal in 2020, contributing to legal discussions surrounding family issues.
Served as a High Court judge from 2013
First female judge on the Court of Appeal in 2020
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