Quick Info
| Profession | Legal Scholar |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
Latest News about Lina Khan
22/07/2026
Lina Khan was appointed chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The move marked a major expansion of her role in city governance after her work on Mamdani’s transition team.
05/11/2025
Zohran Mamdani named Lina Khan as a co-chair of his mayoral transition team after winning the New York City mayoral election. The appointment signaled her continued influence in public policy after leaving the FTC.
20/01/2025
Lina Khan’s tenure as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission ended on January 20, 2025. She had served in that role since June 15, 2021, and was widely noted for an aggressive antitrust and consumer protection agenda.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lina Maliha Khan |
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| Other Name | Lena Khan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (162 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 2018 |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Shah Rukh Ali (cardiologist) |
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| Children | 1 son (born in January 2023) |
Family
| Father | (worked in management consulting) |
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| Mother | (worked at Thomson Reuters) |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
| Political Party | Democratic |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/linamkhan | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-khan-a4430b19/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lina Khan grew up in Golders Green in the London Borough of Barnet. | |
| 2. At eleven, her family relocated to the U.S. in 2000, settling in Mamaroneck, New York. | |
| 3. She served as the editor of a student newspaper at Williams College and wrote a senior thesis on Hannah Arendt. | |
| 4. In 2010, she began working at the New America Foundation, focusing on anti-monopoly research. | |
| 5. Lina was recognized for her impactful article ‘Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox’ published during her final year at Yale Law School. | |
| 6. She has a strong influence in antitrust law, advocating for reforms in competition policy. | |
| 7. Despite facing criticism, she earned bipartisan support for her strong stance against monopolies. | |
| 8. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and photography. | |
| 9. She began her career as a business reporter and researcher examining consolidation across markets including airlines and chicken farming. |