Biography
Alina Saad Habba, born March 25, 1984, in Summit, New Jersey, is an American attorney and managing partner of Habba, Madaio & Associates LLP, with offices in Bedminster, New Jersey and New City York.
Her parents, Chaldean Catholics, emigrated from Iraq in the early 1980s to escape persecution. Habba has graduated Kent Place School in 2002 and earned a degree in political science from Lehigh University in 2005. Before pursuing law, she worked in the fashion industry with Marc Jacobs. In 2011, she earned her J.D. from Widener University School of Law.
Habba began his legal career as a Eugene J. Codey Jr. law clerk and then joined Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP. She became an equity partner and managing partner at Sandelands Eyet LLPa company founded by her then-husband in 2013. In 2021, she attracted national attention when she was hired by Donald Trump, representing him in several high-profile civil cases, including $100 million lawsuit against New York Times. Known as one of Trump’s closest confidants, she was once considered for the position White House press secretary role during his time in power.
In addition to his work with Trump, Habba has a diverse legal practice that includes family law, real estate and corporate litigation. Her achievements helped her get a position above Super lawyer Rising star list from 2016 to 2022 and the 2020 Women’s Achievement Award from the Tri-County Scholarship Foundation.
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| Real name: | Alina Saad Habba |
| Stage name: | Alina Habba |
| Born: | March 25, 1984 (40 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Summit, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Kent Place School, Lehigh University, Widener University Commonwealth School of Law |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Parents: | Saad F. Habba, Janan Habba |
| Siblings: | Michael Habba, Dana Habba |
| Couple: | Matthew Eyet (m. 2011, div.), Gregg Reuben (m. 2020) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| The children: | Luke Eyet, Chloe Eyet |
| Job: | Lawyer |
| Net worth: | 1 million USD – 5 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Alina Saad Habba was born on March 25, 1984 in Summit, New Jersey, to Saad F. Habba and Janan Habba, who emigrated from Iraq to escape repression in the early 1980s.
Her parents are Chaldean-Assyrian Catholic, and Alina identifies as Catholic-Arab American. Her father is a famous gastroenterologist, and her mother is a housewife. Alina has two siblings; an older brother, Michael Habba, an attorney, and a younger sister, Dana Habba, a stay-at-home mother.
Alina attended Kent Place Schoolan all-girls independent college preparatory school in Summit, New Jersey, graduating in 2002. She then pursued further studies at Lehigh Universityearned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2005. After a brief period working in the fashion industry, she attended law school, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2011.
Career
Alina Habba has built an impressive legal career, currently serving as managing partner of Habba, Madaio & Associates LLP. After earning her J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 2011, she began her legal career as a law clerk for Eugene J. Codey Jr. in the Civil Superior Court of New Jersey. She then moved into private practice at T.ompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLPwhere she gained experience in a variety of legal matters.
From 2013 to 2020, Habba was an equity partner and managing partner at Sandelands Eyet LLPa company she co-founded. During this time, she honed her litigation skills, particularly in areas such as real estate, family law and financial services. March 2020, Ms. Launched Habba, Madaio & Associates LLPwhere she oversees operations from offices in both New Jersey and New York.
Her career took on a pivotal role in September 2021 when she joined Donald Trump’s legal team. Representing him in high-profile cases, she handled matters such as dismissed lawsuits against him New York Times and a related libel case Summer Zervos. These cases cemented her role as a prominent figure in Trump’s legal circles, bringing her significant public recognition and attention.
Habba’s legal expertise has earned her many awards, including being featured in magazines Super lawyer Rising star list from 2016 to 2022 and received the 2020 Women’s Achievement Award from the Tri-County Scholarship Foundation. In addition to representing high-profile clients, she has demonstrated versatility in her practice, handling cases ranging from consumer rights to business issues related to the practice of second husband’s business.
Social Media
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- Instagram: Alina Habba (@alina_habba)
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Personal life
Alina Habba first married Matthew Eyet, a tax lawyer, whom she met while they were both studying at school. Widener University School of Law. They married in 2011 and had two children together, a son named Luke Eyet and a daughter named Chloe Eyet, before their marriage ended in divorce.
After their divorce, Alina married Gregg Reuben in 2020. Reuben is a businessman and founder of Central parka parking management company. Through this marriage, Alina became stepmother to Reuben’s son, Parker Reuben, from a previous relationship while continuing to raise two children of her own.
Alina Habba has two biological children, Luke and Chloe Eyet, from her first marriage and one stepchild, Parker Reuben, from her second marriage. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Net worth
Alina Habba, known as former President Donald Trump’s legal representative, has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
This estimate is based on her successful law practice, her role in high-profile legal battles, and her position as managing partner. Habba, Madaio & Associates LLP. Her net worth includes income from her law firm, media appearance fees, and contributions from her involvement with Trump’s organization. Super PAC, MAGA, Inc.where she serves as a senior advisor.
