Career Timeline of Usha Vance: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Usha Vance made an impact.

Usha Bala Vance is an American lawyer and the current Second Lady of the United States, assuming the role in 2025. She is married to JD Vance, the 50th Vice President of the United States. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first Indian-American Second Lady.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2007: Graduation from Yale University

In 2007, Usha Vance graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in history and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During her time at Yale, she volunteered in local elementary schools, served as a Girl Scouts troop leader, and became the editor-in-chief of Our Education, an education policy publication.

2013: Clerkship for Judge Amul Thapar

From 2013 to 2014, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Amul Thapar of the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

2014: Clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

From 2014 to 2015, Usha Vance clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2015: End of Kavanaugh clerkship

In 2015, Usha Vance's clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ended.

2017: Clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts

From 2017 to 2018, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2018: End of Roberts clerkship

In 2018, Usha Vance's clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts ended.

2019: Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar

In 2019, Usha Vance was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and began working for a law firm that handled civil litigation and appeals in cases involving higher education, local government, entertainment, and technology.

July 2024: Delivered Introductory Address at Republican National Convention

In July 2024, Usha Vance delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention.

July 2024: Resignation from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position as an associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson to focus on caring for her family. Her clients included Paramount Pictures, Regents of the University of California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and a division of The Walt Disney Company.

July 2024: Resigned from law firm

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position at a law firm where she was handling civil litigation and appeals.

November 2024: Became Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance became the second lady of the United States designate, as JD Vance became the vice president-elect.

January 2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

In January 2025, Usha Vance became the first Indian American, first Telugu, first Hindu, and first Asian American second lady of the United States.

February 2025: Accompanied Husband on Visit to France and Germany

In February 2025, Usha Vance accompanied her husband on a visit to France and Germany. Also in February 2025, President Trump appointed her to serve as a member of the board of trustees of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

March 2025: Led United States Presidential Delegation to Italy

In March 2025, Usha Vance was selected to lead the United States presidential delegation to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

November 2025: Joint Visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

In November 2025, Usha Vance made her first joint visit with First Lady Melania Trump at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where they spent time with military members and their families to show appreciation for those who serve during the holiday season.

2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

In 2025, Usha Vance became the second lady of the United States upon her husband JD Vance becoming the 50th vice president. She is the first Indian-American second lady.

February 2026: Attended 2026 Winter Olympics and Visited Armenia

In February 2026, Usha Vance and her husband attended the 2026 Winter Olympics. The two of them then visited Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia, making them the first sitting second lady and U.S. vice president to visit the country.