Tani Cantil-Sakauyeis the first Filipino American and the second woman to serve as California’s Chief Justice. She previously served in California’s appellate and trial courts and is one of the youngest people to hold judicial office in California. As Chief Justice, Judge Cantil-Sakauye has sought policy initiatives such as decriminalizing minor traffic offenses, improving funding for courts and the bar, civil discourse education for students, bail reform, and has emphasized the importance that federal agents do not arrest undocumented immigrants at state courthouses. She is a 2012 ABA Margaret Brent Award Recipient.