She is the first woman to serve as solicitor general of the United States and earlier, as head of Harvard Law School.

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After Harvard Law School she worked for a law firm in Chicago and for Mayor Richard M. Daley.

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She may also face opposition for an action she took while dean of Harvard Law School.

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He did that for 3 years before going to Harvard Law School.

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She attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

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She graduated with honors from Chicago public schools, Princeton University and Harvard University Law School.

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