Shawna Baker

Shawna Baker

Country

United States

Occupation

Law

Description

Chief Justice of the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court since 2020. As only the third woman and first LGBT+ Supreme Court Justice Shawna acts as a role model for two-spirited citizens of all ages, and for the Nation’s young women. Prior to her confirmation on the Supreme Court, Shawna served as a Gaming Commissioner on the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission.

See Also

• The Two-Spirit, Aboriginal, and Native LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-baker-b05409128/
• https://www.law.nyu.edu/news/shawna-baker-cherokee-nation-supreme-court-tax-llm
• https://nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/cherokee-nation-swears-in-shawna-baker-to-serve-on-cherokee-nation-supreme-court

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