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 and the current second lady of the United States, assuming the role in 2025 through her marriage to Vice President JD Vance. Notably, she is the first Asian American and first Hindu American to hold this position. Before becoming second lady, Vance practiced as a trial lawyer and had the distinguished experience of working with justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2013: Served as a law clerk 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.

2013: Obtained Juris Doctor from Yale Law School

In 2013, Usha Vance obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

2014: Served as a law clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

From 2014 to 2015, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2015: Finished clerking for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In 2015, Usha Vance finished clerking for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2017: Served as a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts

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

2018: Finished clerking for Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2018, Usha Vance finished serving as a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2019: Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar

In 2019, Usha Vance was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, and subsequently worked for a leading law firm handling civil litigation and appeals.

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: Resigned from law firm job

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her law firm job. She also delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024: Resigned from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position as an associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson.

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 became the vice president-elect.

January 2025: Became the First Asian American and First Hindu Second Lady

In January 2025, Usha Vance became the first Asian American, first Indian American, first Telugu, and first Hindu Second Lady.

March 2025: Selected to Lead 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.

2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

In 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States, being married to Vice President JD Vance. She is the first Asian American and first Hindu American second lady.