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 United States Attorney General since 2025. As a member of the Republican Party, she previously held the position of Florida Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, making her the first woman to be elected to that office. Her career has spanned law, politics, and lobbying, marking her presence in various influential roles.
June 24, 1991: Admitted to Florida Bar
Pam Bondi was admitted to the Florida Bar on June 24, 1991, marking the official start of her legal career.
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2006: Prosecuted Dwight Gooden
In 2006, Pam Bondi prosecuted former Major League Baseball player Dwight Gooden for violating probation and substance abuse as a prosecutor in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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2007: Prosecuted Defendants in Martin Anderson's Death
In 2007, Pam Bondi prosecuted the defendants involved in Martin Anderson's death while working as a prosecutor in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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August 2010: Lead in Republican primary
In August 2010, polling showed Pam Bondi leading in the Republican primary for Florida Attorney General.
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2010: Campaign for Attorney General
In 2010, Pam Bondi ran for Florida Attorney General, receiving support from Sarah Palin and gaining media attention for her appearances on Fox News.
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November 2014: Re-elected as Attorney General
In November 2014, Pam Bondi was re-elected as Florida's Attorney General, securing 55% of the vote against George Sheldon.
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March 14, 2016: Endorsed Donald Trump
On March 14, 2016, Pam Bondi endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 Florida Republican presidential primary.
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2016: Speech at Republican National Convention
In 2016, Pam Bondi delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention, leading "lock her up" chants directed at Hillary Clinton.
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2017: Lobbying for KGL KSCC
In 2017, as a partner at Ballard Partners, Pam Bondi became a lobbyist for KGL KSCC, a company incorporated in Kuwait, regarding potential Global Magnitsky Act violations and imprisonment issues.
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November 2019: Hired to Assist with Impeachment Inquiry
In November 2019, Pam Bondi was hired by the Trump administration to help the White House during Trump's first impeachment proceedings, focusing on "attacking the process" of the inquiry.
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2019: Hired by Ballard Partners and registered as foreign agent
In 2019, after her term as Florida attorney general ended, Pam Bondi joined Ballard Partners, registering as a foreign agent to lobby for the Embassy of the State of Qatar, later leaving to work on Trump's impeachment proceedings.
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January 17, 2020: Named to Trump's Impeachment Defense Team
On January 17, 2020, Pam Bondi was named as part of President Trump's defense team for his Senate impeachment trial, playing a key role in his defense.
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2020: Supported Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
In 2020, Bondi spoke in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention and became a vocal supporter of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, alleging voter fraud.
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2020: Defense Lawyer for Trump's Impeachment
In 2020, Bondi was part of President Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial and became a vocal supporter of his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, claiming voter fraud.
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November 21, 2024: Nomination for Attorney General
On November 21, 2024, President-elect Trump announced his intention to nominate Pam Bondi for the position of United States Attorney General.
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November 21, 2024: Nominated for United States Attorney General
On November 21, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that Pam Bondi would be nominated for United States Attorney General.
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2024: Leading the legal arm of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute
By 2024, Bondi led the legal arm of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, working on voting lawsuits in battleground states related to the 2024 presidential election.
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January 15, 2025: U.S. Senate Committee Hearing
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to question Pam Bondi on why she failed to report The GEO Group and Qatar projects as potential conflicts of interest.
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February 4, 2025: Confirmed as Attorney General
On February 4, 2025, Pam Bondi was confirmed as the United States Attorney General, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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February 5, 2025: Bondi Sworn into Office
On February 5, 2025, Clarence Thomas swore Pam Bondi into office as the 87th attorney general. On her first day, Bondi issued orders directing the investigation of Jack Smith, prioritizing assistance with President Trump's deportation plan, and reevaluating consent decrees, among other actions.
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