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{{short description|American lawyer}} |
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{{Infobox officeholder |
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|name = Louise Renne |
|name = Louise Renne |
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|image = LOUISE RENNE.jpg |
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|predecessor1 = [[George Agnost]] |
|predecessor1 = [[George Agnost]] |
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|successor1 = [[Dennis Herrera]] |
|successor1 = [[Dennis Herrera]] |
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| office2 = Member of the [[San Francisco Board of Supervisors]] |
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| constituency2 = At-large district (1981-1986)<br>2nd district (1978-1980) |
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| term_start2 = December 4, 1978 |
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| term_end2 = September 5, 1986 |
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| predecessor2 = [[Dianne Feinstein]] |
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| successor2 = [[Tom Hsieh]] |
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|nationality = [[United States|American]] |
|nationality = [[United States|American]] |
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|profession = [[Lawyer]]<br />[[Politician]] |
|profession = [[Lawyer]]<br />[[Politician]] |
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|education = [[Michigan State University]] <small>([[B.A.]])</small><br />[[Columbia University]] <small>([[Juris Doctor|J.D.]])</small> |
|education = [[Michigan State University]] <small>([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]])</small><br />[[Columbia University]] <small>([[Juris Doctor|J.D.]])</small> |
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|website = [https://www.sfcityattorney.org/ City Attorney website] |
|website = [https://www.sfcityattorney.org/ City Attorney website] |
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|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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'''Louise Renne''' is a lawyer, former Supervisor and one-time City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, California. |
'''Louise Renne''' is a lawyer, former Supervisor and one-time City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, California. |
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She was born to Anne Bartrem Hornbeck (1909 – 2001). She is a graduate of both [[Michigan State University]] and [[Columbia Law School]] (1961).<ref>{{cite web|date=August 2003|title=Louise H. Renne '61 Honored by Peers|url=http://www.law.columbia.edu/media_inquiries/news_events/2005_older/2003/aug_2003/renne_SF}}</ref> |
She was born to Anne Bartrem Hornbeck (1909 – 2001). She is a graduate of both [[Michigan State University]] and [[Columbia Law School]] (1961).<ref>{{cite web|date=August 2003|title=Louise H. Renne '61 Honored by Peers|url=http://www.law.columbia.edu/media_inquiries/news_events/2005_older/2003/aug_2003/renne_SF}}</ref> |
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=== Supervisor === |
=== Supervisor === |
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She succeeded to [[Dianne Feinstein]]'s post as supervisor upon Feinstein succeeding [[George Moscone]] as mayor in 1978. |
She succeeded to [[Dianne Feinstein]]'s post as supervisor upon Feinstein succeeding [[George Moscone]] as mayor in 1978. |
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=== City attorney === |
=== City attorney === |
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Renne served in the seat until 1986, when she resigned to accept Feinstein's appointment of her as City Attorney, succeeding [[George Agnost]] to become the first female City Attorney in San Francisco history. |
Renne served in the seat until 1986, when she resigned to accept Feinstein's appointment of her as City Attorney, succeeding [[George Agnost]] to become the first female City Attorney in San Francisco history. At one time in the early 2000s, she was the direct supervisor of [[Kamala Harris]], the current [[Vice President of the United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-12-19|title=This DA Makes a Difference for Women {{!}} Articles {{!}} Giving women and minorities a greater voice around the world.|url=http://www.womensradio.com/articles/This-DA-Makes-a-Difference-for-Women/559.html|access-date=2021-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219095441/http://www.womensradio.com/articles/This-DA-Makes-a-Difference-for-Women/559.html |archive-date=2010-12-19 }}</ref> |
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Renne began the investigation into corruption in the [[San Francisco Unified School District]]'s facilities department after being asked by Superintendent [[Arlene Ackerman]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Knight|first=Heather|date=July 6, 2004|title=SAN FRANCISCO / Schools chief learns tough lessons on fraud / Ackerman's 4 years of fear, frustration pay off in settlement|work=[[SFGATE]]|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/07/06/BAG0C7H3831.DTL}}</ref> |
Renne began the investigation into corruption in the [[San Francisco Unified School District]]'s facilities department after being asked by Superintendent [[Arlene Ackerman]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Knight|first=Heather|date=July 6, 2004|title=SAN FRANCISCO / Schools chief learns tough lessons on fraud / Ackerman's 4 years of fear, frustration pay off in settlement|work=[[SFGATE]]|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/07/06/BAG0C7H3831.DTL}}</ref> |
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[[Category:American women lawyers]] |
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[[Category:Women city councillors in California]] |
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] |
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[[Category:21st-century American women lawyers]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:21, 3 March 2024
Louise Renne | |
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City Attorney of San Francisco | |
In office 1986 – December 11, 2001 | |
Preceded by | George Agnost |
Succeeded by | Dennis Herrera |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
In office December 4, 1978 – September 5, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Dianne Feinstein |
Succeeded by | Tom Hsieh |
Constituency | At-large district (1981-1986) 2nd district (1978-1980) |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Michigan State University (B.A.) Columbia University (J.D.) |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Website | City Attorney website |
Louise Renne is a lawyer, former Supervisor and one-time City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, California.
She was born to Anne Bartrem Hornbeck (1909 – 2001). She is a graduate of both Michigan State University and Columbia Law School (1961).[1]
Career[edit]
Supervisor[edit]
She succeeded to Dianne Feinstein's post as supervisor upon Feinstein succeeding George Moscone as mayor in 1978.
City attorney[edit]
Renne served in the seat until 1986, when she resigned to accept Feinstein's appointment of her as City Attorney, succeeding George Agnost to become the first female City Attorney in San Francisco history. At one time in the early 2000s, she was the direct supervisor of Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States.[2]
Renne began the investigation into corruption in the San Francisco Unified School District's facilities department after being asked by Superintendent Arlene Ackerman.[3]
She served in the position until 2001 and was succeeded by Dennis Herrera.
Private practice[edit]
Renne is a founding partner at the law firm Renne Public Law Group LLP.
References[edit]
- ^ "Louise H. Renne '61 Honored by Peers". August 2003.
- ^ "This DA Makes a Difference for Women | Articles | Giving women and minorities a greater voice around the world". 2010-12-19. Archived from the original on 2010-12-19. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ Knight, Heather (July 6, 2004). "SAN FRANCISCO / Schools chief learns tough lessons on fraud / Ackerman's 4 years of fear, frustration pay off in settlement". SFGATE.