History of Alina Habba in Timeline

Alina Habba is an American lawyer and political advisor. She served as a counselor to the president starting in 2025 and briefly acted as the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey in the same year. Prior to these roles, from 2021 to 2025, Habba was a legal spokesperson for President Donald Trump and also acted as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's super PAC. Her career has been largely defined by her association with Donald Trump and her role in his legal and political endeavors.

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March 25, 1984: Alina Habba's Birth

On March 25, 1984, Alina Habba was born. She would later become a lawyer and political advisor.

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2002: Graduation from Kent Place School

In 2002, Alina Habba graduated from Kent Place School.

2005: Graduation from Lehigh University

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

2005: Work in the Fashion Industry Begins

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

2007: Decision to Attend Law School

In 2007, Alina Habba decided to attend law school for financial reasons, despite enjoying her work in the fashion industry.

2010: Law clerk for Eugene J. Codey Jr.

After finishing law school in 2010, Alina Habba was a law clerk to Eugene J. Codey Jr., then Presiding Judge of the Civil Superior Court in Essex County, New Jersey, from 2010 to 2011.

2010: Obtained Juris Doctor from Widener University Commonwealth Law School

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

September 2011: Joined Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP

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

2011: Marriage to Matthew Eyet

In 2011, Alina Habba married Matthew Eyet.

February 2013: Equity Partner at Sandelands Eyet LLP

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

2016: Mention of 2016 Presidential Election

The entry mentions the 2016 presidential election to which the suit brought by Habba was related.

2017: Trump called Zervos a liar

In 2017, Donald Trump called Summer Zervos a "liar" after she accused him of kissing and groping her without her consent when she was a contestant on his reality TV show, The Apprentice.

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2019: Divorce from Matthew Eyet

In 2019, Alina Habba and Matthew Eyet divorced.

2019: Joined Trump National Golf Club Bedminster

In 2019, Alina Habba joined the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.

March 2020: Started own firm, Habba, Madaio and Associates LLP

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

2020: Formed Law Firm

In 2020, Alina Habba formed her law firm, eight minutes away from Trump National Gold Club

2020: Marriage to Gregg Reuben

In 2020, Alina Habba married Gregg Reuben, who is Jewish. They reside in Bernardsville, New Jersey.

July 2021: Representation of Siggy Flicker and Caesar DePaço

In July 2021, Alina Habba represented Siggy Flicker, alleging Facebook disabled her account. Also in July 2021, she represented Caesar DePaço against Portuguese journalists.

September 2021: Hired as Part of Trump's Legal Team

In September 2021, Alina Habba was hired as part of Donald Trump's legal team, replacing several long-standing lawyers.

October 2021: Filed Trump 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 Discontinued the Lawsuit

In November 2021, Summer Zervos discontinued her lawsuit against Donald Trump.

2021: Legal Spokesperson and Senior Advisor for MAGA, Inc.

From 2021 to 2025, Alina Habba served as a legal spokesperson for President Donald Trump, and a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc.

2021: Allegations of Inducing Illegal Non-Disclosure Agreement

In the second half of 2021, Alina Habba was alleged to have induced a Trump National Golf Club Bedminster employee into entering an illegal non-disclosure agreement related to workplace sexual misconduct allegations.

February 2022: Attempt 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: Lawsuit by Former Employee

On July 19, 2022, Alina Habba was sued by a former employee, Na'Syia Drayton, who claimed Habba made racist comments and played inappropriate music in the office.

August 10, 2022: Trump Deposition and Fifth Amendment Plea

On August 10, 2022, Alina Habba was present during Donald Trump's deposition, led the defense, and Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment over 450 times.

September 2022: Dismissal of Trump's Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton et al.

In September 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed a 2022 suit brought by Alina Habba for Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton and others, reserving the right to consider sanctions against Trump's attorneys.

September 2022: Settlement of Employee Lawsuit

In September 2022, the lawsuit filed against Alina Habba by a former employee was settled out of court.

September 27, 2022: Second Circuit Agrees Trump was an Employee of the U.S.

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

2022: Legal Fees Paid to Habba's Firm

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

January 2023: Ordered to Pay Legal Costs in Clinton Lawsuit

In January 2023, Alina Habba, Donald Trump, and her firm were ordered to pay $938,000 in legal costs for 31 defendants in the lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others.

February 2023: Order Pending Appeal

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

December 2023: Lawsuit Filed for Referring Habba to the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics

In December 2023, a lawsuit was filed aimed at referring Alina Habba to the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics regarding her involvement with an illegal non-disclosure agreement.

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

In December 2023, the appeals court upheld the federal judge's ruling rejecting Trump's claim of presidential immunity.

December 2023: Remarks at Turning Point USA Conference

Speaking at a December 2023 Turning Point USA conference, Alina Habba asserted no one had heard of the case and falsely alleged the "fake news" had not reported it. She stated that she and President Trump were sanctioned.

January 2024: Habba's Prediction on Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court

In January 2024, Alina Habba predicted that Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh would support Donald Trump's case in Trump v. Anderson.

January 2024: Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Cohen Lawsuit

In January 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the lower court's decision to dismiss a federal civil lawsuit filed by Michael Cohen, in which Habba represented Trump.

January 16, 2024: Carroll v. Trump Trial Begins

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

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 the Carroll v. Trump trial.

March 2024: Settlement of Lawsuit Involving Non-Disclosure Agreement

In March 2024, the Trump National Golf Club settled the lawsuit related to the non-disclosure agreement, including a statement that Alina Habba was not a party to the release.

August 2024: Slammed Adam Kinzinger

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

August 2024: Alina Habba Settles Lawsuit

In August 2024, Alina Habba settled the lawsuit regarding her involvement in a non-disclosure agreement case.

December 2024: Named Counselor to the President

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

2024: Spoke at the 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: Criticism for Praising Andrew Tate

In January 2025, Alina Habba faced criticism for appearing on a show and expressing admiration for Andrew Tate, who is accused of serious crimes.

March 24, 2025: Announced as Acting United States Attorney

On March 24, 2025, Donald Trump announced that Alina Habba would become acting United States attorney for the District of New Jersey.

July 22, 2025: Panel Declined to Retain Habba

On July 22, 2025, a panel of judges on the District Court for the District of New Jersey declined to retain Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney, appointing Desiree Leigh Grace instead.

July 23, 2025: Grace Intention to Assume Position

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Desiree posted on her LinkedIn profile that she intended to assume the position the judges selected her for "in accordance with the law".

July 24, 2025: Withdrawal of Nomination

On July 24, 2025, President Trump withdrew the nomination of Alina Habba, which clears the way for her to serve in New Jersey as the U.S. attorney in an acting capacity.