Career Timeline of Usha Vance: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance is an American lawyer serving as the second lady of the United States since 2025, due to her marriage to Vice President JD Vance. Previously a trial lawyer, she also clerked with justices of the Supreme Court. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian American to hold the position of second lady.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2013: Clerkship for Judge Amul Thapar Begins

In 2013, Usha Vance began serving as a law clerk for Judge Amul Thapar of the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

2014: Clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh Begins

In 2014, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2015: End of Clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In 2015, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2017: Clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts Begins

In 2017, Usha Vance began her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court.

2018: End of Clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2018, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court, where she worked on the Azar v. Garza case.

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.

July 2024: Resigned from Law Firm and Addressed RNC

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her law firm and delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the 2024 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 family care.

November 2024: Assumed Role of Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States Designate as JD Vance was elected Vice President.

January 2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

In January 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States, the first Indian American, first Telugu, first Hindu, and first Asian American to hold the position.