Allison Dale Burroughs

Allison Dale Burroughs has earned respect for her careful legal analysis and willingness to tackle politically charged cases. Her 2019 opinion in the Harvard admissions case was praised for its thoroughness, even by those who disagreed with the outcome. She has also been commended for her independence, ruling against both Democratic and Republican administrations when she believed the law required it. Her legacy as a judge is still being written, but her impact on civil rights and higher education law is already significant.