Lindsey Halligan

Lindsey Robyn Michelle Halligan is an American attorney focusing on insurance law, property disputes, and high-profile political defense. In September 2025, she was appointed Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia by President Donald Trump, following her earlier role as White House Senior Associate Staff Secretary. Her career bridges private legal practice, representation in politically sensitive cases, and federal government service.

Lindsey Halligan earned her B.A. in politics and broadcast journalism from Regis University and her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013. While in law school, she interned with the Innocence Project and the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office. She began her career at Cole, Scott & Kissane, where she practiced insurance law, focusing on residential and commercial property disputes, and became a partner in 2018.

In 2022, Halligan gained national attention when she joined Donald Trump’s legal team during the FBI’s investigation into classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. She played a key role in Trump v. United States, the lawsuit requesting a special master to review seized documents. Her representation extended to cases such as Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN, constitutional eligibility challenges, and attempts to block an indictment regarding classified materials.

By 2025, Lindsey Halligan transitioned into public service as a senior associate staff secretary at the White House, later stepping into the role of Acting U.S. Attorney. Though her lack of prosecutorial experience drew criticism, she has maintained a visible position in politically charged investigations and federal proceedings. Her rapid rise illustrates the intersection of private legal practice, political loyalty, and federal appointment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Miami
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Regis University
  BA in Politics & Broadcast Journalism

Awards & Badges