Sandra Day O’Connor

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, known for her precisely researched opinions.

Have a Question? Chat with Sandra Day O’Connor Pedia AI Character on Opedia
Profession :

Jurist

Birthday :

March 26, 1930

Star Sign :

Aries

Age :

94

Birthplace :

El Paso, Texas

Sandra Day O’Connor, born on March 26, 1930, is an American lawyer, former politician, and jurist who made history as the first female associate justice on the United States Supreme Court. Serving from 1981 to 2006, she was the first woman to be both nominated and confirmed to the court. As a moderate conservative, O’Connor was recognized for her well-researched opinions and played a crucial role in cases such as Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010). Prior to her Supreme Court tenure, O’Connor served as an Arizona State Senator and became the first female Majority Leader in the United States. She has also written several books, including “The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice” and “Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest.”