Former first lady Jill Biden and former second gentleman Douglas Emhoff look on after President Donald Trump was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)
His practice "will focus on advising corporations, boards of directors, and individuals on their most consequential business challenges, sensitive investigations, and complex litigation, including matters with significant reputational concerns that are international in scope, and emerging legal issues across industries and sectors," the firm said.
"Doug’s leadership and his service as a trusted counselor to many global business leaders across a broad range of industries, as well as his extensive legal expertise and business acumen, make him a tremendous asset," Willkie Farr & Gallagher Chairman Thomas Cerabino said in a statement. "We’re thrilled to be adding Doug to the Willkie partnership during this period of transformational firm growth."
"I am delighted to be joining Willkie, where I am looking forward to working alongside trusted and innovative legal counselors," Emhoff said. "I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this talented and collaborative team."
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, greet Vice President-elect JD Vance, right, and his wife, Usha Vance, left, upon their arrival at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
In its announcement, Willkie Farr & Gallagher stressed how Emhoff has practiced law for more than 30 years and "served as a trusted advisor to companies and leaders in business and technology hubs around the world, managing high-profile disputes and solving complex problems across entertainment, media, sports, technology, and business."
The firm also championed Emhoff's experience as second gentleman, saying "his broad portfolio included traveling around the world representing the United States, including at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Women's World Cup in New Zealand, and numerous other diplomatic events, and leading the administration's work combatting antisemitism."
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Citing court records, Reuters reported that Emhoff has represented clients including the creators of the movie "American Made," National Football League wide receiver Willie Gault, as well as the corporations Merck and Walmart.
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