Linda Dobbs

English lawyer and High Court judge

Linda Dobbs - English lawyer and High Court judge
Born

January 3rd, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a barrister and became a High Court judge in England. Focused on civil and family law during a distinguished legal career. Contributed to various legal reforms and worked on high-profile cases in the UK judiciary. Notable for breaking gender barriers in the legal profession.

First Black female High Court judge in England

Presided over significant family law cases

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