Description: (17th Chief Justice of Canada)
Beverley McLachlin, a distinguished Canadian jurist and author, made history as the first woman to serve as the chief justice of Canada from 2000 to 2017, holding the position longer than any of her predecessors. In 2018, she became the first Canadian jurist appointed as a non-permanent judge on the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. Her expertise and contributions to the legal field led to her re-appointment for a second term, underscoring her significant impact in the realm of law.