Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama[1] (née Robinson; born January 17, 1964) is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 as the wife of Barack …

Michelle Robinson Obama was born in DeYoung, Illinois, on January 17, 1964, to parents Frasier Robinson III and Marian Shields. She grew up in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood with her older …

Mar 5, 2026 · While a summer associate in 1989 at the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin, Obama had met Chicago native Michelle Robinson, a young lawyer at the firm. The two married in 1992.

1 day ago · Former first lady Michelle Obama is sharing more details about her relationship with her husband, former President Barack Obama, and something she recently revealed on her podcast has …

Oct 3, 2025 · Michelle, who was also a Harvard Law alumna, was assigned to be his mentor. Michelle Obama (then Michelle Robinson) initially didn't want to date Barack because they were co-workers....

2 days ago · Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson welcomed Sterling K. Brown and his wife, Ryan Michelle Bath, on the latest episode of their "IMO" podcast. The former first lady opened up …

Michelle Robinson was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1964. Her father, Fraser, was a pump operator, and her mother, Marian, raised Michelle and her brother Craig at home.

A native of Chicago, Michelle Robinson graduated with a law degree from Harvard University. Her career spanned from city government to hospital administration. Michelle founded the Public Allies …

After graduating from Princeton University, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson earned a law degree from Harvard University. She then returned to her hometown of Chicago, where she met her future …

5 days ago · Michelle Obama speaks onstage during a recording of the "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson" podcast during the 2025 SXSW Conference And Festival at Austin Convention …