Is William Rehnquist A-List?
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No — William Rehnquist is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1969D$0.1M
Joins Nixon Administration
Appointed Assistant Attorney General.
1972B▲▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Appointed to Supreme Court
Nominated and confirmed as Associate Justice.
1986B$1M+$0.7M
Chief Justice of the US
Elevated to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
1995B$2M+$1M
Presides over Landmark Cases
Leads the Court through pivotal constitutional issues.
2000B$2.5M+$0.5M
Bush v. Gore Decision
Oversees the controversial Bush v. Gore case.
2005B$3M+$0.5M
Death of Chief Justice
William Rehnquist passes away.
2026B$3M
Lasting Legal Influence
Rehnquist's legacy shapes constitutional interpretation.
Last updated: February 25, 2026