Elena Kagan

About

Justice Elena Kagan, appointed by President Obama in 2010, is known for her clear, accessible writing style. A former Harvard Law School dean and Solicitor General, Kagan is a leading voice of the Court's liberal wing. She authored the unanimous opinion in Moody v. NetChoice and wrote a notable dissent in the Chevron overruling case. Kagan is considered one of the most skilled writers on the Court, and her opinions are frequently cited in legal scholarship.