Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Sally Yates
06/10/2026
Cornell University's newly formed Special Committee of the Board of Trustees retained Sally Q. Yates, a partner at King & Spalding LLP, to lead a comprehensive independent review. The review will examine how the university prevents and responds to sexual harassment, sexual assault and related misconduct on campus. It follows a lawsuit by a former student alleging she was gang-raped at a fraternity house in 2024, and will include whether Cornell followed its own policies in responding to that matter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sally Quillian Yates |
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| Birth Name | Sally Caroline Quillian |
| Current Position | Partner at King & Spalding LLP |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 59 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | University of Georgia, University of Georgia School of Law |
| Educational Qualifications | B.A. in Journalism (1982), J.D. (1986) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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| Religion | Christianity (Methodist) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Comer Yates (Former Attorney) |
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Family
| Father | John Kelley Quillian (Retired Chief Judge) |
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| Mother | Xara Terrell Quillian |
| Siblings | Terrell Quillian Marshall (Radio Show Host) |
| Spouse | Comer Yates (Former Attorney) |
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Career
| Debut | In 1985, with the law firm 'King & Spalding'. |
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| Political Journey |
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| Controversies | Sacked by President Donald Trump in January 2017 for not acknowledging to enforce the immigration order |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Yates worked as a lawyer for 'King & Spalding' in Atlanta from 1985 to 1989. | |
| 2. She was the lead prosecutor against the Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph. | |
| 3. Yates was the first woman to serve as United States Attorney General. | |
| 4. She dedicated about 30 years of her career to the Justice Department. | |
| 5. Her grandmother, one of the first women admitted to the Georgia Bar, was a significant influence. | |
| 6. Yates' husband ran for Congress unsuccessfully twice. | |
| 7. During the presidential campaign, her husband supported Barack Obama and donated $3,355. | |
| 8. Dana Boente succeeded Yates in her role. | |
| 9. As Deputy Attorney General, she led efforts on criminal justice reform, individual accountability for corporate offenders, public safety, and prison reform. | |
| 10. She is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. | |
| 11. She began her public service career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in September 1989. | |
| 12. Yates was confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia by the Senate on 10/03/2010. | |
| 13. She dedicated 27 years of her career to the Justice Department. | |
| 14. In 2015, she authored the 'Yates memo', a policy prioritizing the prosecution of executives for corporate crimes. | |
| 15. Yates served as acting United States Attorney General in 2017 and was the first female U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. | |
| 16. She previously led an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team in 2022. |
