History of Alina Habba in Timeline

Alina Habba is an American lawyer known for her association with Donald Trump. She served as a legal spokesperson for President Trump between 2021 and 2025 and as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's Super PAC. Currently, she serves as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, as well as a Counselor to the President in the second Trump administration. Habba's prominent role has placed her in the public eye.

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March 25, 1984: Alina Habba Born

On March 25, 1984, Alina Saad Habba was born.

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2002: Habba Graduates from Kent Place School

In 2002, Alina Habba graduated from Kent Place School.

2005: Habba begins working at Marc Jacobs

In 2005, Alina Habba began working in the fashion industry in accessories production and marketing with executives at Marc Jacobs.

2005: Habba Graduates from Lehigh University

In 2005, Alina Habba graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in political science.

2007: Habba Leaves Fashion Industry

In 2007, Alina Habba decided to leave the fashion industry to attend law school for financial reasons.

2010: Habba Graduates Law School

In 2010, Alina Habba obtained a Juris Doctor from the Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

September 2011: Habba Joins Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP

In September 2011, Alina Habba began private practice as an associate at Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP.

2011: Habba Marries Matthew Eyet

In 2011, Alina Habba married Matthew Eyet.

February 2013: Habba Becomes Equity Partner at Sandelands Eyet LLP

In February 2013, Alina Habba became an equity partner and the Managing Partner of Sandelands Eyet LLP.

2016: Events surrounding 2016 presidential election

In September 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed a 2022 suit brought by Habba for Trump against Hillary Clinton, John Podesta, Jake Sullivan, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and numerous other public officials, private citizens, and private entities that Trump sought damages against for alleged conduct surrounding the 2016 presidential election.

2017: Trump called Zervos a liar

In 2017, Donald Trump had called Summer Zervos a "liar" after she accused him of kissing and groping her without consent, when she was a contestant on Trump's reality TV show, The Apprentice. Alina Habba later worked on Trump's behalf when he was sued for defamation by Summer Zervos.

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2019: Habba Divorces Matthew Eyet

In 2019, Alina Habba divorced Matthew Eyet.

2019: Habba joins Trump National Golf Club

In 2019, Alina Habba joined the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, where she became acquainted with Donald Trump.

March 2020: Habba Starts Her Own Firm

In March 2020, Alina Habba left Sandelands Eyet LLP to start her own firm, Habba, Madaio and Associates LLP.

2020: Habba Marries Gregg Reuben

In 2020, Alina Habba married Gregg Reuben.

July 2021: Habba Represents Siggy Flicker and Caesar DePaço

In July 2021, Alina Habba represented Siggy Flicker in a dispute with Facebook and Caesar DePaço in a lawsuit against Portuguese journalists.

September 2021: Habba Joins Trump's Legal Team

In September 2021, Alina Habba joined Donald Trump's legal team, replacing several established lawyers. She subsequently filed a $100 million lawsuit on Trump's behalf against The New York Times, three Times reporters, and Mary L. Trump, which was later dismissed.

October 2021: Habba Files Countersuit Against Zervos

In October 2021, Alina Habba filed a Trump countersuit against Summer Zervos, claiming she was trying to stifle Trump's right to free speech.

November 2021: Zervos Discontinues Lawsuit

In November 2021, Summer Zervos discontinued the lawsuit against Donald Trump, in which Alina Habba was representing Trump.

February 2022: Habba Attempts to Prevent Trump's Sworn Statement

In February 2022, Alina Habba unsuccessfully attempted to prevent Donald Trump from being required to give a sworn statement in an investigation led by New York Attorney General James.

July 19, 2022: Habba Sued by Former Employee

On July 19, 2022, Alina Habba was sued by a former employee, Na'Syia Drayton, for alleged racist behavior in the office.

August 10, 2022: Letitia James questions Trump, Habba present

On August 10, 2022, New York's Attorney General Letitia James personally questioned Donald Trump, with Alina Habba present and leading the defense. Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment over 450 times during the deposition.

September 2022: Lawsuit Settled and Trump Suit Dismissed

In September 2022, Alina Habba's lawsuit with Na'Syia Drayton was settled out of court and a suit brought by Habba for Trump against Hillary Clinton and others was dismissed by U.S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks, who reserved the right to consider sanctions against Trump's attorneys.

September 27, 2022: Second Circuit Decision on Federal Tort Claims Act

On September 27, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit agreed that Donald Trump was an employee of the United States at the time of his comments in the Carroll v. Trump case and that the District Court must consider the applicability of the Federal Tort Claims Act to Trump's comments.

2022: Save America PAC Pays Habba's Firm

In 2022, Trump's Save America political action committee paid Alina Habba's firm almost $2 million in legal fees.

January 2023: Middlebrooks Orders Trump, Habba, and Her Firm to Pay Legal Costs

In January 2023, Judge Middlebrooks ordered Donald Trump, Alina Habba, and her firm to pay $938,000 in legal costs for 31 defendants in the lawsuit brought by Habba, criticizing the suit as having no legal basis and filed for political purposes.

February 2023: Order Pending Appeal

In February 2023, the order for Alina Habba and Donald Trump to pay legal costs was pending appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

December 2023: Lawsuit Filed Against Habba Regarding Non-Disclosure Agreement

In December 2023, a Trump National Golf Club Bedminster employee filed a lawsuit aimed at referring Alina Habba to the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, alleging that in 2021 Habba induced the employee into entering an illegal non-disclosure agreement.

December 2023: Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Rejecting Trump's Presidential Immunity Claim

In December 2023, the appeals court upheld the federal judge's ruling rejecting Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the Carroll v. Trump case, where Alina Habba defended Trump's private interests.

December 2023: Habba speaks at Turning Point USA conference

Speaking at a December 2023 Turning Point USA conference, Alina Habba asserted no one had heard of the case where she and President Trump were sanctioned a million dollars for going against Crooked Hillary.

January 2024: Habba Predicts Kavanaugh Will Support Trump and Serves as Lead Attorney in Carroll v. Trump trial

In January 2024, Alina Habba predicted that Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh would support Donald Trump's case in Trump v. Anderson and served as lead attorney for the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial.

January 2024: Appeals Court Upholds Lower Court Decision in Cohen Case

In January 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the lower court's decision against Michael Cohen in his lawsuit against Donald Trump, where Alina Habba represented Trump.

January 16, 2024: E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump Trial Begins

On January 16, 2024, the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial began, with Alina Habba serving as lead attorney for Donald Trump.

January 26, 2024: Jury Awards Carroll $83.3 Million in Damages

On January 26, 2024, a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages against Donald Trump, in a trial where Alina Habba served as lead attorney for Trump.

March 2024: Trump National Golf Club Settles Lawsuit

In March 2024, Trump National Golf Club settled the lawsuit filed against Alina Habba.

August 2024: Habba Slams Adam Kinzinger

In August 2024, Alina Habba criticized Adam Kinzinger for speaking out against Donald Trump during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

August 2024: Habba Settles Lawsuit

In August 2024, Alina Habba settled the lawsuit filed against her.

December 2024: Trump Names Habba Counselor

In December 2024, Donald Trump named Alina Habba as his Counselor to the President.

2024: Habba Speaks at Republican National Convention

In 2024, Alina Habba spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention leading up to the introduction of Donald Trump.

January 2025: Habba Criticized for Praising Andrew Tate

In January 2025, Alina Habba faced criticism for appearing on a show and telling Andrew Tate, who is accused of rape, human trafficking, and other charges, that she is a "big fan".