Kathleen Alice Kenealy is an American attorney and politician who served 21 days as Acting Attorney General of California in 2017. She took office after Kamala Harris resigned to take her seat in the United States Senate. Kenealy was succeeded by Xavier Becerra, after the California State Legislature confirmed his appointment as the state's new attorney general.[1] She attended George Mason University for her bachelor's degree and the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America for her Juris Doctor.[2]
Kate Kenealy | |
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Acting Attorney General of California | |
In office January 3, 2017 – January 24, 2017 | |
Governor | Jerry Brown |
Preceded by | Kamala Harris |
Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra |
Personal details | |
Born | Kathleen Alice Kenealy |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | George Mason University (BA) Catholic University of America (JD) |
References
edit- ^ "Kamala Harris steps down as Attorney General, names Kathleen Kenealy as fill-in". Orange County Breeze. 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Kathleen Alice Kenealy - #212289". Bar of California.