Thurgood Marshall is known for his extensive contributions to civil rights and law. As a civil rights lawyer and the first African American Supreme Court Justice, he played a pivotal role in dismantling racial segregation. His most notable victory was in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Marshall’s judicial philosophy emphasized fundamental freedoms and equality under the law. His legacy includes significant advancements in civil rights, and he remains an enduring figure in the fight for social justice.