Career Timeline of Hunter Biden: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Hunter Biden, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Robert Hunter Biden is an American attorney and businessman, and the son of President Joe Biden. He co-founded BHR Partners, a Chinese investment company, in 2013. From 2014 to 2019, he served on the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas producer. He has also worked as a lobbyist, legal representative, hedge fund principal, and investor in venture capital and private equity funds.

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1996: Consultant Position at MBNA

In 1996, after graduating from law school, Hunter Biden accepted a consultant position at MBNA, a bank holding company.

1997: Hunter Biden admitted to Connecticut Bar

In 1997, Hunter Biden was admitted to the Connecticut Bar a year after he graduated from Yale Law School.

1998: Executive Vice President at MBNA

By 1998, Hunter Biden had risen to the rank of executive vice president at MBNA before departing from the company that same year.

2001: Co-founding of Oldaker, Biden & Belair

In 2001, Hunter Biden became a lobbyist, co-founding the firm of Oldaker, Biden & Belair.

2005: End of MBNA Retainer

In 2005, MBNA's yearly $100,000 retainer for Hunter Biden as a consultant ended. He was rehired by MBNA in 2001.

July 2006: Vice Chairman of Amtrak Board

In July 2006, Hunter Biden became the vice chairman of Amtrak's board of directors, after being appointed to the board earlier in 2006.

2006: Purchase of Paradigm Global Advisors

In 2006, Hunter Biden and his uncle James Biden purchased the international hedge fund Paradigm Global Advisors.

September 2008: Founded Seneca Global Advisors

In September 2008, Hunter Biden founded a consultancy company named Seneca Global Advisors.

January 2009: Replaced as Vice Chairman of Amtrak Board

In January 2009, Hunter Biden was replaced as vice chairman of the Amtrak board, a position he held since July 2006.

2009: Founded Rosemont Seneca Partners

In 2009, Hunter Biden, along with Devon Archer and Christopher Heinz, founded the investment and advisory firm Rosemont Seneca Partners.

2010: Unwinding of Paradigm Global Advisors

In 2010, the joint promotion of Paradigm Global Advisors by an entity of the troubled Stanford Financial Group hastened the unwinding of the company, which Hunter Biden and his uncle James Biden had purchased in 2006.

2011: Board of Directors of World Food Program USA

From 2011 to 2017, Hunter Biden was on the board of directors of World Food Program USA, and he served as board chairman from 2011 to 2015.

May 2013: Approval for U.S. Navy Reserve Position

In May 2013, Hunter Biden's application for a position in the U.S. Navy Reserve was approved.

2013: Board Member of BHR Partners

From 2013 to 2020, Hunter Biden served as a member of the board of the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners.

2013: Payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings

NBC News analysis revealed that from 2013 to 2018, Hunter Biden and his firm received $11 million, including $3.8 million in payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings.

January 1, 2014: Start Date for Presidential Pardon Coverage

January 1, 2014, marks the start date for federal offenses covered by the full and unconditional pardon issued by President Joe Biden for his son Hunter Biden on December 1, 2024.

February 2014: Administrative Discharge from U.S. Navy Reserve

In February 2014, Hunter Biden was administratively discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserve after a routine urinalysis revealed cocaine in his system.

April 2014: Joined the Board of Burisma Holdings

In April 2014, Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings, owned by Ukrainian oligarch Mykola Zlochevsky, who was facing a money laundering investigation.

2014: Counsel at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

In 2014, Hunter Biden held the position of counsel in the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.

2014: Hunter Biden joins Burisma

In 2014, Hunter Biden joined Burisma Holdings.

2014: Board Member of Burisma Holdings

In 2014, Hunter Biden joined the board of Burisma Holdings, one of the largest private natural gas producers in Ukraine, a position he held until April 2019.

2015: End of term as Board Chairman of World Food Program USA

Hunter Biden served as board chairman of World Food Program USA from 2011 to 2015.

2015: Work for Gabriel Popoviciu

In 2015, Hunter Biden's work for Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu became a point of scrutiny in the U.S. criminal tax case against Biden, with allegations of influencing U.S. government agencies.

2016: Purchase of DRC Cobalt Mine

In 2016, BHR Partners facilitated the $3.8 billion purchase of the DRC cobalt mine. Hunter Biden was not involved in the mine deal.

2016: Biden Lobbies for Burisma

In 2016, Hunter Biden wrote a letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy on behalf of Burisma, seeking an introduction to an Italian regional president for a potential energy project. Embassy officials were concerned, and the meeting did not occur. Joe Biden later confirmed the lobbying effort after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign.

2017: End of Term at World Food Program USA

From 2011 to 2017, Hunter Biden was on the board of directors of World Food Program USA.

2017: Acquisition of Stake in BHR Partners

In 2017, Hunter Biden acquired a 10% stake in the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners at a discount to actual value and with borrowed money.

October 2018: Gun Purchased

In October 2018, Hunter Biden purchased a gun which would later result in federal charges.

2018: End of Payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings

NBC News analysis revealed that from 2013 to 2018, Hunter Biden and his firm received $11 million, including $3.8 million in payments from CEFC China Energy and Burisma Holdings.

April 2019: End of term at Burisma

In April 2019, Hunter Biden's term on the board of Burisma Holdings expired.

October 2019: Resignation from BHR Partners Board

Hunter Biden announced his resignation from the board of directors of BHR Partners, effective the end of October 2019, citing "the barrage of false charges" by then-U.S. President Trump.

February 2020: Hunter Biden's Art Career Revealed

In February 2020, The New York Times reported that Hunter Biden had been painting as an "undiscovered artist" in his Hollywood Hills home and displayed some of his paintings, including "Untitled #4 (a study in ink)" and "Untitled #3 (a signed work)".

April 2020: Still Listed as Board Member of BHR

As of April 2020, Chinese business records showed that Hunter Biden remained a board member of BHR Partners, despite his resignation announcement in October 2019.

October 14, 2020: New York Post Publishes Article Based on Alleged Hunter Biden Laptop

On October 14, 2020, the New York Post published an article based on content provided by Rudy Giuliani and Steve Bannon, concerning a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden that contained an email referencing a meeting between Joe Biden and a Burisma advisor.

December 2020: Skaneateles LLC Ownership

As of December 2020, Hunter Biden's solely owned company Skaneateles LLC owned a 10% equity stake in BHR.

2020: End of term at BHR Partners

From 2013 to 2020, Hunter Biden served as a member of the board of the China-based private equity fund BHR Partners.

April 6, 2021: Release of Hunter Biden's Memoir "Beautiful Things"

On April 6, 2021, Hunter Biden released "Beautiful Things", a memoir about the trauma of the accident that claimed his mother and sister, and his later addiction struggles. The book was described as "equal parts family saga, grief narrative and addict's howl" by The New York Times.

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November 2021: Confirmation of No Interest in BHR

In November 2021, Biden's attorney confirmed that his client no longer held any direct or indirect interest in BHR.

December 2021: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Begin

Starting in December 2021, Hunter Biden began selling his paintings, accumulating approximately $1.5 million by December 2023.

2022: Dissolution of Skaneateles LLC

In 2022, Skaneateles LLC, which was solely owned by Hunter Biden, was dissolved.

July 2023: Judge Rules on Admissible Evidence

During the final hearing in July 2023, Judge Maryellen Noreika ruled on what evidence prosecutors could and could not use, including restrictions on the California tax trial, child support proceedings, Navy discharge, and statements made at a July 2023 hearing. However, drug use, memoir excerpts, and laptop data summary were permitted.

July 26, 2023: Plea Deal Rejected and Plea Changed to Not Guilty

On July 26, 2023, federal prosecutors clarified that the investigation into Hunter Biden included possible charges under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). On the same day, the presiding judge rejected Biden's plea deal due to concerns about immunity from future charges, and Biden changed his plea to "not guilty".

December 7, 2023: Biden Indicted on Tax Charges

On December 7, 2023, Hunter Biden was indicted in California on nine tax charges, including felony and misdemeanor offenses, for allegedly failing to pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes from 2016 through 2019.

December 2023: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Decline

From December 2023 to March 2025, Hunter Biden sold $36,000 worth of his paintings, marking a significant decline in sales compared to the previous period.

January 11, 2024: Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Tax Charges and Trial Date Set

On January 11, 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to the tax charges. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi scheduled the trial for June 20, 2024.

June 3, 2024: Hunter Biden's Trial Begins

On June 3, 2024, Hunter Biden's trial began on charges related to unlawful gun possession and false statements on a federal form when purchasing the gun.

June 2024: Hunter Biden Assists Joe Biden After Poor Debate Performance

In June 2024, after Joe Biden's poor presidential debate performance caused concern, Hunter Biden helped with speech preparation and attended meetings with the president and his staffers. He maintained daily contact with his father and urged him not to drop out of his reelection campaign.

June 20, 2024: Tax Trial Delayed

On June 20, 2024, the tax trial was delayed to September 5, 2024, due to the "needs of the defendant" in preparing for his Delaware trial on firearms charges.

August 2024: Allegations of Lobbying for Romanian Businessman

In August 2024, prosecutors alleged that Hunter Biden agreed to lobby on behalf of a Romanian businessman seeking to influence U.S. government agencies while his father was vice president.

August 21, 2024: Pre-Trial Hearing for Tax Indictment

On August 21, 2024, a pre-trial hearing for the tax indictment involving Hunter Biden's lawyers was held.

September 5, 2024: Tax trial delayed

On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden's tax trial was scheduled.

September 2024: Dismissal of Lawsuit

In September 2024, The D.C. District Court dismissed Hunter Biden's claim under the Privacy Act.

December 1, 2024: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden

On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering all federal offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.

December 12, 2024: Hunter Biden's sentencing scheduled

Hunter Biden's sentencing was scheduled on December 12, 2024, which did not occur due to him being pardoned by his father on December 1.

December 16, 2024: Hunter Biden's scheduled sentencing

Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on December 16, 2024, but President Biden repeatedly stated that he would decline to pardon Hunter or commute his sentence.

2024: Hunter Biden's Law License Suspended

In 2024, Hunter Biden's Washington D.C. law license was suspended. It was unclear what impact the suspension would have on his livelihood as he was currently working as an artist.

2024: Hunter Biden's Increased Involvement Leads to Concerns

In 2024, Hunter Biden's increased involvement in Joe Biden's presidency and campaign led to concerns from White House staffers. He advocated for firing staffers and acted as a gatekeeper for access to the president.

2024: Biden Drops Out of Presidential Campaign

In 2024, after Hunter Biden dropped out of his 2024 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden released records confirming Hunter Biden's lobbying effort for Burisma and denied any prior knowledge of the lobbying.

March 2025: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Figures

From December 2023 to March 2025, Hunter Biden sold $36,000 worth of his paintings.

March 2025: Biden Seeks Dismissal

In March 2025, Hunter Biden sought to have the case dismissed due to his worsening personal financial situation and inability to continue to pay for his own legal representation.

July 2025: Hunter Biden Blames Individuals for Father's Withdrawal

During an interview with Andrew Callaghan in July 2025, Hunter Biden blamed various individuals for purportedly forcing his father to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, a view Politico called inconsistent with the facts.

December 2025: Hunter Biden Disbarred from Connecticut Bar

In December 2025, Hunter Biden was disbarred from the Connecticut bar by Judge Trial Referee Patrick L. Carroll III after violating state's attorney conduct rules, ending a legal career that began in 1997.