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He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1856 and grew up in a Jewish immigrant family. Brandeis studied law at Harvard Law School and developed expertise in constitutional law and economic regulation. During his legal career, Brandeis became a prominent advocate for progressive causes and social justice. He was known for his activism against corporate power and for advocating for individual rights and privacy. Brandeis argued several landmark cases before the Supreme Court, including Muller v. Oregon, where he successfully defended limits on the working hours of women. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominated Brandeis to the Supreme Court, making him the first Jewish justice in the Court's history. He served on the Court from 1916 to 1939 and was known for his strong opinions and dissenting views. Brandeis was a proponent of judicial restraint and believed in upholding the rights of individuals against government and corporate intrusion. Throughout his career, Brandeis wrote extensively on topics like freedom of speech, privacy, and the role of the judiciary. His writings continue to be influential and are often cited in legal arguments and scholarly research. Brandeis retired from the Supreme Court in 1939 but remained active in public affairs and continued to champion causes such as Zionism and civil liberties. Louis Brandeis left a lasting legacy as a champion for individual rights and a defender of the underprivileged. He played a crucial role in shaping constitutional law in the United States and his jurisprudence continues to be studied and debated to this day.