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Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail hard for the November election, and she’s taking her husband with her.
Doug Emhoff would make history as America’s first ever second gentleman if the Democrats win this fall. While he may be a successful DLA Piper partner — on average, partners at the firm raked in $1.951 million in profits in 2019 — he’s leaving all of that behind, temporarily, so the nature of his work won’t serve as a liability. Here are some additional details from the American Lawyer:
A DLA Piper spokesman on Monday confirmed that Emhoff, a litigator in the firm’s Los Angeles office, is in the process of transitioning his clients to different attorneys in the firm.
Ever since Joe Biden named Harris his running mate, questions have swirled about Emhoff’s role in the campaign, especially since the Biden campaign has sought to connect Harris with voters in the last week. Emhoff’s law firm profile, which currently says he represents “large domestic and international corporations” in complex disputes, likely won’t resonate with some voters.
Emhoff is doing the best he can to support his wife, as evidenced by his Twitter feed:
Best of luck to this power couple as they take on the nation!
Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ Spouse, Taking Leave From DLA [American Lawyer]
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