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Loretta Lynch

Loretta Lynch is an acclaimed lawyer, public speaker and former U.S. Attorney General who served under President Barack Obama's administration from 2015 to 2017. Born on May 21, 1959 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Lynch earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard College and her law degree from Harvard Law School. Known for her dedicated focus on civil rights, she led several high-profile cases and initiatives throughout her tenure, including the investigation into the Ferguson Police Department following the shooting of Michael Brown. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lynch is recognized for breaking barriers as the first African-American woman to hold the position of U.S. Attorney General.