Ketanji Brown Jackson

Profile by Kavya Chacko '26

In 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Supreme Court. Nominated by President Joe Biden, Jackson was confirmed by the Senate, marking a major milestone in the nation’s judicial history.

Born in 1970 in Washington, D.C. and raised in Miami, Florida, Jackson excelled

academically, graduating from Harvard University and Harvard Law School. She clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer, the very justice she would later replace on the Supreme Court. Before her appointment, Jackson served as a federal public defender and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, gaining a reputation for fairness and strong legal reasoning.

As a Supreme Court Justice, Jackson has brought a fresh perspective to the bench, emphasizing the importance of civil rights, criminal justice reform, and the rule of law. Her historic appointment represents progress in making the nation’s highest court more reflective of the diversity of America. As a trailblazer, Ketanji Brown Jackson has not only cemented her place in history but also paved the way for future generations of women in the legal profession.

All Photos Courtesy of Vogue

Source: supremecourthistory.org

Edited by: Sienna Estrella '26, Schona Dhawan '25, Catherine Polatidis '26 and Ms. Brilliant

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