Annual Timeline
1987
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
In 1987, Justice O'Connor was serving as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Calendar year 1987 included the U.S. Supreme Court terms 1986 and 1987.
Justice O'Connor wrote 43 Supreme Court opinions and gave 2 speeches or interviews during the year.
1
Coverage - Law review article
Coverage - Law review article
The Rhetoric of Dissent in Justice O'Connor's Akron Opinion, by Kristine M. Bartanen
February
March
26
Event
Turns 57 years old
April
13
Award
Receives Thomas Jefferson Award in Law from University of Virginia
May
8
Award
Receives Jane Addams Award from Rockford College
25
Award
Receives Distinguished Public Service Award from Maricopa County Bar Association
June
27
Award
Receives Golden Plate Award from American Academy of Achievement
November
20
Honorary Degree
Receives honorary Doctor of Laws from University of Minnesota Law School