Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, legal professional Doug Emhoff, is becoming a member of the USC college to show legislation college students, the college plans to announce later Monday.
Emhoff, who acquired his legislation diploma from USC in 1990, will begin the job on the USC Gould Faculty of Regulation on July 1. He taught at Georgetown College’s legislation faculty whereas his spouse served as then-President Biden’s vp and when she was the 2024 Democratic nominee for president.
“Among the best elements of my time as Second Gentleman was spending time with these college students and younger folks throughout the nation — so I stay up for persevering with to share my experiences with the following technology and listening to from them within the vibrant educational group at USC,” Emhoff stated in a press release.
The announcement comes as Harris weighs working for California governor subsequent yr, a call she will not be anticipated to make till the top of the summer time. On Monday, she made a shock digital look at a summit of Free & Simply, a corporation centered on highlighting the tales of individuals impacted by the discount of entry to abortion and different reproductive healthcare providers.
Emhoff stated mentoring legislation college students is especially essential at the moment within the nation’s historical past.
“On this tough second for the authorized group, I consider it’s extra vital than ever to instill within the subsequent technology of legal professionals the identical rules that drove me to the authorized occupation: the crucial of talking out on behalf of the weak, standing up for the rule of legislation, defending each citizen’s elementary rights, and at all times preventing for justice, with out worry or favor,” Emhoff stated.
Emhoff, who lives in Brentwood with Harris, will stay a accomplice on the world legislation agency of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, which in April was among the many companies that struck a cope with President Trump’s administration agreeing to adapt with the president’s insurance policies. The agency agreed to supply at the very least $100 million in professional bono authorized work throughout Trump’s time within the White Home and past, which the president stated on the time will likely be devoted to serving to veterans, Gold Star households, legislation enforcement members and first responders.
Emhoff’s continued employment on the agency within the aftermath of the settlement raised eyebrows in progressive circles. He stated Monday that he continues to disagree along with his agency’s choice to settle with the White Home, however stays on the agency due to his religion in his colleagues’ rules, which he stated had been demonstrated by professional bono work the agency’s attorneys from throughout the nation did throughout the federal immigration raids by ICE brokers and border patrol officers in Los Angeles
“I stay assured within the agency’s values, its phenomenal folks, and significant work we’re doing for our shoppers and the communities we serve, which haven’t modified for the reason that settlement—and that’s why I stay on the agency,” Emhoff stated.
Days after the agency struck the deal, Emhoff stated he disagreed with the choice.
“At this essential second, this very essential second, I urge my colleagues throughout the authorized occupation to stay vigilant, engaged, and unafraid to problem actions that will erode our elementary rights,” Emhoff stated on April 3 at a gala dinner for Wager Tzedek, a Los Angeles-based authorized help group the place he has lengthy volunteered. “Trigger we all know, the work of justice is rarely simple, however it’s at all times essential.”
