Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, having been nominated by President Barack Obama in 2010. She is the fourth woman to serve on the Court and has a background in law, having previously served as the Solicitor General of the United States and as the Dean of Harvard Law School. Born on April 28, 1960, in New York City, Kagan graduated from Princeton University and earned her law degree from Harvard Law School. Known for her pragmatic approach to legal issues, she often emphasizes the importance of understanding the real-world implications of judicial decisions.