Career Timeline of Usha Vance: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Usha Vance

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, following her husband, JD Vance's, election as Vice President in 2025. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian American to serve in this role.

2013: Graduation from Yale Law School

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

2013: Law Clerk for Judge Amul Thapar

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

2014: Law Clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

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: Continued Clerkship

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

2017: Law Clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2017, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2018: Continued Clerkship

In 2018, Usha Vance continued her law clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2019: Admitted to D.C. Bar

In 2019, Usha Vance was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and began working for a law firm.

July 2024: 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

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her law firm.

July 2024: Resignation from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson to focus on caring for her family.

November 2024: Assumed role of Second Lady of the United States designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance assumed the role of 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, and first Hindu second lady of the United States.

March 2025: Selected to Lead U.S. 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: Usha Vance becomes Second Lady

In 2025, Usha Vance became the second lady of the United States following the election of her husband, JD Vance, as Vice President.