Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband will be working for a high-powered corporate law firm after making connections with world leaders, according to a press release.
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will return to practicing law at the firm of Willkie, Farr and Gallagher after his wife’s November election loss to President Donald Trump. Emhoff, who previously worked at DLA Piper, is listed as a partner based in Los Angeles, according to the firm’s website.
Emhoff’s tenure as second gentleman “got him in touch with very important leaders across the globe,” Thomas M. Cerabino, a co-chairman at the law firm, told the New York Times. “We think that Doug, as a trusted adviser as well as a lawyer, is going to create opportunities that will be an incredible boost across all fronts.”
“Doug is trusted by business leaders around the world who have counted on him over the years as an advisor and counselor as they have navigated some of the most complex and dynamic challenges in high-stakes situations,” Matthew Feldman, another top attorney at the firm, said in Monday’s release. “His deep knowledge of global markets, policy and the law will be an invaluable resource to our firm’s teams and our clients.”
Enhoff’s duties will involve advising corporations on “business challenges, sensitive investigations and complex litigation” while splitting time between Los Angeles and Manhattan, according to the release.
“I am delighted to be joining Willkie, where I am looking forward to working alongside trusted and innovative legal counselors,” Emhoff said in the release. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this talented and collaborative team.”
Emhoff and Harris married in 2014, while she was serving as attorney general of California.
The law firm previously represented Lehman Brothers in the wake of its collapse and bankruptcy in 2008, securing a $2.38 billion settlement of claims involving the financial firm’s mortgage-backed securities. Willkie also represented Major League Baseball during multiple controversies and scandals, including Pete Rose’s gambling and the infamous “pine tar” game over a disputed home run by Kansas City Royals player George Brett.
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