Warren Burger was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1969 to 1986. Synonyms for Warren Burger include his title as Chief Justice, or simply 'Justice Burger'. Additionally, he is often referred to by the names of other notable Supreme Court Justices, such as Justice William Rehnquist (who served as an associate justice during Burger's tenure as chief justice), or Justice Thurgood Marshall (with whom Burger often clashed on issues pertaining to civil rights). In shorthand, he is sometimes referred to by his initials, 'W.B.'. Regardless of the synonym used, Burger's contributions to the U.S. legal system are undeniable and continue to be referenced today.