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Elena Kagan  

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  • Elena Kagan (1960–) joined the Supreme Court after a career in law, politics, and academia but with limited experience in the courtroom and no prior service as a judge. In nominating her, President Barack Obama cited in particular the consensus-building skills that Kagan demonstrated in six years as dean of Harvard Law School. [Source: The Supreme Court A to Z; Kagan, Elena]

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