 from Georgetown Law School, in 1986.Varney served as general counsel to the Democratic National Committee, during 1989 to 1992; chief counsel to the Clinton and Gore Campaign, 1991 to 1992; general counsel to the 1992 Presidential Inaugural Committee; associate and partner of the firm of Hogan & Hartson, from 1990 to 1993; and as Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Cabinet, in 1993 and 1994.In the latter role, she acted as a liaison between the White House and cabinet departments.