Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Chief Justice

California Supreme Court

The series opens with a Conversation on Civics with our own Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who is the 28th Chief Justice of the State of California. She was sworn into office on January 3, 2011, and is the first Asian-Filipina American and the second woman to serve as the state’s chief justice. Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye was born in Sacramento and attended C. K. McClatchy High School, Sacramento City College, University of California, Davis for her B.A. and law degrees. The Chief Justice is a role model for today's youth and tomorrow's leaders.

You will not want to miss this intelligent, passionate, and eloquent judicial leader.

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