Janet DiFiore

Janet DiFiore is an American legal professional who served as the Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in New York State, from 2009 to 2017. She has a distinguished legal career, including being the district attorney of Westchester County. As Chief Judge, she oversaw the administration of New York's courts and worked to improve the justice system. DiFiore is known for her leadership, commitment to justice, and efforts to modernize judicial processes in New York.