Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, is an American attorney, author, and former First Lady of the United States. She is notable for her advocacy on issues related to education, health, and military families during her time in the White House from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Michelle initially worked at the Sidley Austin law firm, where she met Barack Obama. After her husband's presidency, she embraced a more independent public persona, focusing on her writing and production projects, including her best-selling memoir, 'Becoming'. Recently, she has been in the news for her remarks about choosing her own path and stepping back from political life.