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 who serves as the second lady of the United States since 2025, due to her marriage to Vice President JD Vance. She is notable for being the first Asian American and the first Hindu American to hold this position.

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2013: Usha Vance Clerks 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: Usha Vance Obtains Juris Doctor from Yale Law School

In 2013, Usha Vance obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. During her time at Yale Law, she participated in various legal programs and journals.

2014: Usha Vance Clerks 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 Clerkship with Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In 2015, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

2017: Usha Vance Clerks for Chief Justice John Roberts

From 2017 to 2018, Usha Vance clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2018: End of Clerkship with Chief Justice John Roberts

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

2019: Usha Vance Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar

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

July 2024: Usha Vance Delivers 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. She has since advised him and often travels with him to campaign events.

July 2024: Usha Vance Resigns from Law Firm

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

July 2024: Usha Vance Resigns from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position as an associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she had worked for almost six years. Her clients included Paramount Pictures, Regents of the University of California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and a division of The Walt Disney Company.

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November 2024: Usha Vance Becomes Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance assumed the role of Second Lady of the United States Designate as her husband became the vice president-elect.

January 2025: Usha Vance Becomes Second Lady of the United States

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

February 2025: Usha Vance Visits 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 the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

March 2025: Usha Vance to Lead US Delegation to Special Olympics

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 of the United States

In 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States upon her husband JD Vance becoming Vice President. She is the first Asian American and the first Hindu American to hold this position.