Doug Emhoff, America’s first ever Second Gentleman, returned to Biglaw after his stint at the White House, landing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Emhoff, of course, was critical of the firm’s decision to capitulate to Trump, as he wanted to fight the threat of what he saw as a blatantly unconstitutional executive order, but was ultimately overruled. Emhoff will remain a partner with Willkie, but for now, he’s headed back to his alma mater as a distinguished visiting professor of law, where he hopes to make a lasting impression on the next generation of lawyers.
The University of Southern California Gould School of Law recently announced that Emhoff will teach a class focused on entertainment disputes, starting on July 1. He previously taught a similar class at Georgetown Law when his wife, Kamala Harris, served as vice president.
Here’s what Emhoff had to say about his return to campus:
“It is great to be back home in Los Angeles, and I am excited and honored to return to USC Gould, where my legal journey began,” Emhoff said. “In Washington, I had the privilege of not just serving as Second Gentleman, but also serving as a professor to law students at Georgetown University. One of the best parts of my time as Second Gentleman was spending time with these students and young people all around the country — so I look forward to continuing to share my experiences with the next generation and hearing from them in the vibrant academic community at USC.”
Emhoff continued: “In this difficult moment for the legal community, I believe it is more important than ever to instill in the next generation of lawyers the same principles that drove me to the legal profession: the imperative of speaking out on behalf of the vulnerable, standing up for the rule of law, defending every citizen’s fundamental rights, and always fighting for justice, without fear or favor.”
Dean Franita Tolson noted that USC Gould was “thrilled” to welcome Emhoff back as a member of the faculty, saying, “His extensive legal expertise, coupled with his commitment to public service, will elevate our students’ learning experience and enrich our scholarly environment.”
Best of luck to Doug Emhoff in his new role as a law professor at his alma mater.
Doug Emhoff joins USC Gould faculty as Distinguished Visiting Professor [USC Gould Law]
Doug Emhoff to Return to Alma Mater as Law Professor in California [Law.com]
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Doug Emhoff, America’s first ever Second Gentleman, returned to Biglaw after his stint at the White House, landing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Emhoff, of course, was critical of the firm’s decision to capitulate to Trump, as he wanted to fight the threat of what he saw as a blatantly unconstitutional executive order, but was ultimately overruled. Emhoff will remain a partner with Willkie, but for now, he’s headed back to his alma mater as a distinguished visiting professor of law, where he hopes to make a lasting impression on the next generation of lawyers.
The University of Southern California Gould School of Law recently announced that Emhoff will teach a class focused on entertainment disputes, starting on July 1. He previously taught a similar class at Georgetown Law when his wife, Kamala Harris, served as vice president.
Here’s what Emhoff had to say about his return to campus:
“It is great to be back home in Los Angeles, and I am excited and honored to return to USC Gould, where my legal journey began,” Emhoff said. “In Washington, I had the privilege of not just serving as Second Gentleman, but also serving as a professor to law students at Georgetown University. One of the best parts of my time as Second Gentleman was spending time with these students and young people all around the country — so I look forward to continuing to share my experiences with the next generation and hearing from them in the vibrant academic community at USC.”
Emhoff continued: “In this difficult moment for the legal community, I believe it is more important than ever to instill in the next generation of lawyers the same principles that drove me to the legal profession: the imperative of speaking out on behalf of the vulnerable, standing up for the rule of law, defending every citizen’s fundamental rights, and always fighting for justice, without fear or favor.”
Dean Franita Tolson noted that USC Gould was “thrilled” to welcome Emhoff back as a member of the faculty, saying, “His extensive legal expertise, coupled with his commitment to public service, will elevate our students’ learning experience and enrich our scholarly environment.”
Best of luck to Doug Emhoff in his new role as a law professor at his alma mater.
Doug Emhoff joins USC Gould faculty as Distinguished Visiting Professor [USC Gould Law]
Doug Emhoff to Return to Alma Mater as Law Professor in California [Law.com]
Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Bluesky, X/Twitter, and Threads, or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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