History of Lindsey Halligan in Timeline

Lindsey Halligan is an American attorney who currently serves as the interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a role she has held since September 2025. Additionally, she is a special attorney for the Department of Justice starting October 2025. Prior to these positions, Halligan worked as a special assistant to the president and White House senior associate staff secretary from January to September 2025, demonstrating her involvement in high-level government and legal affairs.

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July 21, 1989: Birth of Lindsey Halligan

On July 21, 1989, Lindsey Robyn Michelle Halligan was born. She is now an American attorney.

Others born on this day/year

2009: Miss Colorado USA pageant

In 2009, Halligan competed in the Miss Colorado USA pageant and reached the semifinals.

2010: Miss Colorado USA pageant

In 2010, Halligan competed in the Miss Colorado USA pageant and earned third runner-up.

2012: Deco Models

In 2012, Halligan worked for Deco Models, a Miami modelling agency.

2013: Juris Doctor Degree

In 2013, Lindsey Halligan graduated from the University of Miami School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree.

2016: Sister's Colorado House of Representatives Run

In 2016, Lindsey Halligan's sister, Gavin, unsuccessfully ran as a Republican in the election for the Colorado House of Representatives's fourth district.

2018: Partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane

In 2018, Lindsey Halligan became a partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane, an insurance law firm.

November 2021: Meeting with Donald Trump

In November 2021, Lindsey Halligan met with former president Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club.

2024: Presidential Election

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Lindsey Halligan worked for Trump.

January 2025: White House Senior Associate Staff Secretary

In January 2025, Lindsey Halligan was named as the White House senior associate staff secretary by Donald Trump.

July 2025: Targeted by Iranian Hacking Campaign

In July 2025, Lindsey Halligan was allegedly targeted by an Iranian hacking campaign where the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps obtained emails and threatened to release them.

September 2025: Interim United States Attorney Appointment

In September 2025, Lindsey Halligan began serving as the interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

October 2025: Special Attorney for the Department of Justice

In October 2025, Lindsey Halligan also started serving as a special attorney for the Department of Justice.

October 2025: Response to Media Coverage of the James Indictment

In October 2025, Lindsey Halligan raised complaints about the media's coverage and characterization of the James indictment in a Signal exchange published by Lawfare reporter Anna Bower.