Alina Saad Habba is an Iraqi-American lawyer and managing partner of the law firm Habba, Madaio & Associates, located in Bedminster, New Jersey, and New York City. Since 2021, she has served as a legal spokesperson for former U.S. president Donald Trump. Additionally, Habba holds a senior advisory role for MAGA, Inc., Trump's Super PAC.
March 25, 1984: Alina Habba is born
Alina Saad Habba was born on March 25, 1984.
2002: Habba graduates from Kent Place School
Alina Habba graduated from Kent Place School in 2002.
2005: Habba graduates from Lehigh University
Alina Habba graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2005.
2005: Habba starts working in the fashion industry
Between 2005 and 2007, Alina Habba worked in accessories production and marketing in the fashion industry.
2007: Habba leaves the fashion industry
In 2007, Alina Habba left the fashion industry to pursue a law degree.
2010: Habba graduates from Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Alina Habba obtained a Juris Doctor from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2010.
2010: Habba clerks for Judge Codey
From 2010 to 2011, Alina Habba served as a law clerk to Eugene J. Codey Jr.
September 2011: Habba begins private practice
Alina Habba started her private practice as an associate at Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP in September 2011.
2011: Habba's First Marriage
Alina Habba married Matthew Eyet in 2011.
February 2013: Habba becomes Managing Partner at Sandelands Eyet LLP
In February 2013, Alina Habba became an equity partner and Managing Partner of Sandelands Eyet LLP.
2016: Trump's lawsuit relates to 2016 election
Donald Trump's lawsuit, which was dismissed, related to alleged conduct surrounding the 2016 presidential election.
2017: Trump calls Zervos a "liar"
Donald Trump publicly called Summer Zervos a "liar" in 2017 after she accused him of sexual misconduct.
2019: Habba joins Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
Alina Habba joined Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in 2019 and became acquainted with Donald Trump.
2019: Habba's First Marriage Ends
Alina Habba's marriage to Matthew Eyet ended in 2019.
March 2020: Habba starts her own firm
Alina Habba started her own firm, Habba, Madaio and Associates LLP, in March 2020.
2020: Habba's Second Marriage
Alina Habba married Gregg Reuben in 2020.
July 2021: Habba represents Siggy Flicker and Caesar DePaço
In July 2021, Alina Habba represented Siggy Flicker against Facebook and Caesar DePaço in a federal court case.
September 2021: Habba joins Trump's legal team
Alina Habba joined Donald Trump's legal team in September 2021.
October 2021: Habba files countersuit against Summer Zervos
Alina Habba filed a countersuit on behalf of Donald Trump against Summer Zervos in October 2021.
November 2021: Zervos discontinues lawsuit against Trump
Summer Zervos discontinued her lawsuit against Donald Trump in November 2021.
2021: Alleged inducement of illegal NDA
In the latter half of 2021, Habba allegedly induced a Trump National Golf Club employee into signing an illegal non-disclosure agreement.
2021: Habba becomes Trump's legal spokesperson
In 2021, Alina Habba became a legal spokesperson for former U.S. president Donald Trump and a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc.
February 2022: Habba attempts to prevent Trump's sworn statement
In February 2022, Alina Habba unsuccessfully attempted to prevent Donald Trump from giving a sworn statement in an investigation.
July 19, 2022: Habba sued by former employee
On July 19, 2022, Alina Habba was sued by a former employee, Na'Syia Drayton, who alleged racist comments and behavior.
August 10, 2022: Trump pleads the Fifth Amendment
On August 10, 2022, Donald Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment over 450 times during a deposition related to a legal case where he was being investigated for falsely representing the value of his assets.
September 2022: Lawsuit against Habba settled; Trump's lawsuit dismissed
The lawsuit against Alina Habba by her former employee was settled out of court in September 2022. In the same month, a lawsuit brought by Habba for Trump against Hillary Clinton and others was dismissed.
September 27, 2022: Second Circuit Court Ruling
On September 27, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit agreed with Habba's argument that Trump was a U.S. employee when he made certain comments and that the District Court must consider the Federal Tort Claims Act's applicability.
2022: Trump's PAC Pays Habba's Firm
In 2022, Trump's Save America political action committee paid nearly $2 million in legal fees to Alina Habba's firm.
January 2023: Trump Lawyers Sanctioned
In January 2023, Alina Habba and other lawyers representing Donald Trump were sanctioned and ordered to pay $50,000 in penalties, plus $16,000 in legal fees. Later that month, they were ordered to pay an additional $938,000 in legal costs.
February 2023: Sanction Order Appealed
In February 2023, the sanction order against Habba and other Trump lawyers was pending appeal.
December 2023: Habba Speaks at Turning Point USA Conference
In December 2023, Alina Habba spoke at a Turning Point USA conference and made false statements regarding the sanctions against her and Trump.
December 2023: Lawsuit filed against Habba
In December 2023, a lawsuit was filed against Alina Habba by a Trump National Golf Club employee alleging she induced the employee into an illegal non-disclosure agreement.
December 2023: Appeals Court Upholds Ruling
In December 2023, the appeals court upheld a federal judge's ruling rejecting Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the Carroll v. Trump case.
March 2024: Trump National Golf Club settles lawsuit
The Trump National Golf Club settled the lawsuit against Habba in March 2024.
August 2024: Habba settles lawsuit
Alina Habba settled the lawsuit against her in August 2024.
August 2024: Habba Criticizes Adam Kinzinger
In August 2024, Alina Habba publicly criticized Adam Kinzinger for speaking out against Trump during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
December 2024: Habba named counselor to Trump
In December 2024, Donald Trump named Alina Habba as his counselor.
2024: Habba Speaks at RNC
In 2024, Alina Habba spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention.