Lawyers born on August 15

Take a focused look at the lawyers born on August 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1938 Stephen Breyer

  Stephen Breyer is an American lawyer, legal scholar, and former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994, Breyer served on the Court until his retirement in 2022. He is known for his pragmatic and moderate approach to constitutional law and his focus on interpreting laws in ways that aim to … [bio]