Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president

Trump announced Alina Haba, his lawyer in several legal cases, will serve as a top advisor in his new administration. He cited her work as his personal attorney as a reason for her appointment. This move increases the number of women in key positions, with Trump having nominated 8 women to cabinet-level roles and appointed the first female chief of staff in presidential history.

What was one reason Trump cited for bringing Alina Haba into his administration?

What significant milestone did Trump achieve regarding female staff in his administration?