Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pam Bondi

How Pam Bondi built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Pam Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician currently serving as the 87th United States attorney general since 2025. As a Republican, she previously served as the 37th Florida attorney general from 2011 to 2019. Her career involves legal and political roles at both the state and federal levels.

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June 24, 1991: Admitted to the Florida Bar

On June 24, 1991, Pam Bondi was officially admitted to the Florida Bar, marking the beginning of her legal career.

1994: Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County

In 1994, Pam Bondi began her service as an assistant state attorney in Hillsborough County, Florida.

2006: Prosecuted Dwight Gooden

In 2006, Pam Bondi, as a prosecutor, prosecuted former Major League Baseball player Dwight Gooden for violating probation terms and substance abuse.

2007: Prosecuted defendants in Martin Anderson's death

In 2007, Pam Bondi prosecuted the defendants involved in the death of Martin Anderson, showcasing her role in significant legal cases.

2009: End of service as Assistant State Attorney

In 2009, Pam Bondi concluded her service as an assistant state attorney in Hillsborough County, Florida.

August 2010: Leading in Republican Primary Polls

In August 2010, polling indicated that Pam Bondi was leading Holly Benson and Jeff Kottkamp in the Republican primary for Florida Attorney General.

2010: Ran for Florida Attorney General

In 2010, Pam Bondi ran for Florida Attorney General, competing against Holly Benson and Jeff Kottkamp in the Republican primary and receiving support from Sarah Palin.

2010: Elected Attorney General of Florida

In 2010, Pam Bondi was elected Attorney General of Florida, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

2011: Became Florida Attorney General

In 2011, Pam Bondi became the 37th Florida Attorney General, marking a significant milestone in her career.

November 2014: Re-elected as Florida Attorney General

In November 2014, Pam Bondi was re-elected as Florida Attorney General, securing 55% of the vote against Democratic challenger George Sheldon.

2014: Re-elected as Attorney General of Florida

In 2014, Pam Bondi was re-elected as Attorney General of Florida, marking her as the first two-term Republican attorney general in the state's history.

2018: Term Limited

In 2018, Pam Bondi's term as Attorney General was limited, leading to Ashley Moody succeeding her in the role.

November 2019: Hired to Help White House During Impeachment Proceedings

In November 2019, Pam Bondi was hired by the Trump administration to assist the White House during President Trump's first impeachment proceedings.

2019: End of term as Florida Attorney General

In 2019, Pam Bondi's term as the 37th Florida Attorney General concluded.

2019: Hired by Ballard Partners and Became Foreign Agent

In 2019, after her tenure as Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi was hired by Ballard Partners as a registered foreign agent and lobbyist for Qatar, focusing on anti-human-trafficking efforts before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

January 17, 2020: Named Part of Trump's Defense Team

On January 17, 2020, Pam Bondi was officially named as part of President Trump's defense team for the Senate impeachment trial.

March 2020: First Trump Administration Indicts Maduro

In March 2020, the first Trump administration indicted Nicolás Maduro and other Venezuelan officials for "narco-terrorism," setting the initial reward at $15 million, which was later raised in January 2025 and again in August 2025.

2020: Senate Committee Hearing Questions

During the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in January 2025, Pam Bondi was questioned about the 2020 presidential election results, among other things.

2020: Defense Lawyer during Trump's Impeachment Trial

In 2020, Pam Bondi served as one of President Donald Trump's defense lawyers during his first impeachment trial.

2022: Anti-human-trafficking Efforts for FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Pam Bondi's work with Qatar involved anti-human-trafficking efforts in advance of the FIFA World Cup.

November 21, 2024: Nominated for United States Attorney General

On November 21, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Pam Bondi for Attorney General.

November 21, 2024: Announced as Nominee for Attorney General

On November 21, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that Pam Bondi would be nominated for United States Attorney General.

2024: Led Legal Arm of America First Policy Institute

In 2024, Pam Bondi led the legal arm of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, filing voting lawsuits in battleground states related to the 2024 presidential election.

January 15, 2025: Senate Committee Hearing

On January 15, 2025, Pam Bondi attended the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where she was questioned by Democratic Senators.

January 2025: Biden Administration Raises Reward for Maduro

In January 2025, prior to Pam Bondi's announcement in August 2025, the Biden administration raised the reward for Nicolás Maduro to $25 million, after the initial indictment in March 2020.

January 16, 2025: Second Senate Committee Hearing

On January 16, 2025, Pam Bondi attended a second hearing at the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

February 4, 2025: Confirmed as United States Attorney General

On February 4, 2025, Pam Bondi was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the United States Attorney General.

February 5, 2025: Sworn in as Attorney General and Took Immediate Actions

On February 5, 2025, Pam Bondi was sworn into office as the 87th attorney general by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and she shut down the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force, the DOJ's Task Force KleptoCapture, and cut back enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act on her first day in office.

March 2025: Establishment of Joint Task Force October 7

In March 2025, Pam Bondi announced the establishment of the Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7) to seek justice for victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas.

April 2025: Task Force Meeting on Anti-Christian Bias

In April 2025, Pam Bondi held a task force meeting focused on addressing anti-Christian bias.

August 2025: Increased Reward for Nicolás Maduro

In August 2025, Pam Bondi announced on Twitter that the Department of Justice and the State Department were increasing the reward to $50 million for Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of collaborating with terrorist organizations to bring violence to the United States.