JUDICIAL · CA · 2011-2023
Tani Cantil-Sakauye
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · California
NOTABLE
On the record
First Filipino-American + first woman of color CA chief
Background
Between 2011 and 2023, Tani Cantil-Sakauye held the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court seat in California, a 12-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Ronald George; succeeded by Patricia Guerrero. Note: First Filipino-American + first woman of color CA chief. Same-year political environment (2011): Governor Jerry Brown; Attorney General Kamala Harris; Secretary of State Debra Bowen.
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Others who held this office in California
- Patricia Guerrero (2023-present)
- Ronald George (1996-2011)
- Malcolm Lucas (1987-1996)