Sandra Day O'Connor, who left a profound legacy on American law, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. She was 93 years old. One of the most influential Supreme Court Justices in the history of the United States, O'Connor served from 1981 to 2006, and was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and was approved by the Senate unanimously. The impact that Justice O'Connor had on the American legal system is unparalleled. Her opinions were highly respected in the legal profession and her legacy will live on in the decisions of the Court. Her legal opinions encompassed a broad range of issues, including civil rights, death penalty, abortion, guns, education, and privacy. Justice O'Connor was an advocate for equal rights, writing that "The Constitution does not protect the right of a majority to use its numbers to tyranny a minority." Her opinions handled such cases as Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, United States v. Lopez, and Grutter v. Bollinger. O'Connor graduated from Stanford Law School in 1952, and was admitted to the bar in Arizona in 1953. After serving as a deputy county attorney in San Mateo County, California, and later as an assistant attorney general in Arizona, she was appointed to the Arizona Senate where she served as majority leader. As an alumnus of Stanford law school and Arizona state politics, O'Connor inspired generations of lawmakers and civil rights advocates. She is survived by her three sons, her grandchildren, and innumerable admirers around the world.