Elizabeth Warren's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elizabeth Warren. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Elizabeth Warren is a prominent American politician and the senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013. A Democrat known for her progressive views, she champions consumer protection, economic equality, and strengthening the social safety net. Warren ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primaries, finishing third. Prior to her political career, she was a distinguished law professor specializing in bankruptcy and commercial law. Warren is seen as a leading voice for economic reform and social justice within the Democratic Party.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1990: Endowed Chair

In 1990, Elizabeth Warren obtained an endowed chair at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

1996: Highest-Paid Professor

In 1996, Elizabeth Warren became the highest-paid professor at Harvard University who was not an administrator.

2005: Most-Cited Scholar

From 2005 to 2009, Warren was among the three most-cited scholars in bankruptcy and commercial law.

2009: Most-Cited Scholar

From 2005 to 2009, Warren was among the three most-cited scholars in bankruptcy and commercial law.

2009: Named Bostonian of the Year

In 2009, The Boston Globe named Warren the Bostonian of the Year. Warren also became the first professor in Harvard's history to win the law school's Sacks–Freund Teaching Award for a second time in 2009.

2010: Named one of the most influential attorneys of the decade

In 2010, The National Law Journal named Warren one of the 40 most influential attorneys of the decade.

2011: Only Tenured Law Professor

As of 2011, Elizabeth Warren was Harvard's only tenured law professor who had attended law school at an American public university.

2011: Delivered commencement address at Rutgers Law School

In 2011, Warren delivered the commencement address at Rutgers Law School, receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and membership in the Order of the Coif. Warren was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2011 as well.

January 2012: Named one of the 'top 20 U.S. progressives'

In January 2012, New Statesman magazine named Warren one of the "top 20 U.S. progressives".

June 2, 2012: Won Democratic Nomination

On June 2, 2012, Elizabeth Warren won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate with 95.77% of the delegate votes.

November 6, 2012: Warren Defeats Brown in Election

On November 6, 2012, Elizabeth Warren defeated Scott Brown with 53.7% of the vote, becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts.

2012: Elected as Senator

In 2012, Elizabeth Warren was elected as the first female U.S. senator from Massachusetts, defeating incumbent Scott Brown.

2015: Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People

Warren was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2015.

2017: Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People

Warren was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2017.

2018: Senate Reelected

In 2018, Elizabeth Warren was reelected as senator, defeating Republican nominee Geoff Diehl.

2018: Women's History Month theme

In 2018, the Women's History Month theme in the United States was "Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women", referring to McConnell's remark about Warren.

March 2021: Warren's Influence on Biden Administration Personnel

In March 2021, it was noted that Elizabeth Warren had been a consistent and private influence on President Biden's administration regarding personnel decisions, with several of her former staffers and allies appointed to positions within the administration.