Cheri Beasley became the first African American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. She was appointed in 2019 and served until 2021. Beasley is widely known for her commitment to justice, particularly in ensuring…

Cecelia M. Altonen was appointed as a judge of the Florida Supreme Court in 2002, becoming the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the court. Altonen was known for her deep understanding of constitutional law and her dedication…

Kimberly A. Moore was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President George W. Bush in 2006. Known for her expertise in patent law and intellectual property, Moore became one of the most prominent judges…

Patricia Millett is a U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013. Millett’s legal career began with her work as a litigator at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she…

Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. Her appointment broke a significant barrier in a field historically dominated by men, and O’Connor quickly became known…

Lydia N. Davis is a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She has been recognized for her work in civil rights and her commitment to ensuring justice for all. Before being appointed to the bench, Davis had a successful…

Mabel Walker Willebrandt was appointed U.S. Assistant Attorney General by President Warren G. Harding in 1921, becoming the second woman to hold such a position. During Prohibition, she was responsible for enforcing the Volstead Act, which led to a wide…

Barbara Crabb served as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. She was the first woman to serve as a federal district judge in Wisconsin, breaking barriers for women in…

Elena Kagan was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010, becoming the fourth female justice to serve. Prior to her appointment, Kagan served as the Solicitor General of the United States, where she argued cases before the Supreme Court…

Sonia Sotomayor made history in 2009 when she became the first Latina appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to her appointment, she was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Sotomayor’s background and experiences…