William J. Hochul, Jr., spouse to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has made the transition to Davis Polk, joining the law firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York as counsel. Prior to his recent exit as the General Counsel of hospitality conglomerate Delaware North, Hochul had an illustrious public service history, experience in board service and of course, his stint as a General Counsel.Above the Law reported.
Neil Barr, the Managing Partner of Davis Polk issued a statement welcoming Hochul. He lauded the counsel’s understanding of addressing the clients’ needs, thanks to his illustrious career history.
In his own words, Hochul expressed his eagerness to work on the firm’s formidable white collar defense team and assist clients in navigating complicated investigations and advisory matters.
The above-mentioned developments herald the prominence of a ‘power couple’, where both individuals hold substantial positions. Governor Kathy Hochul now balances her public service role with the knowledge that her spouse is serving in a highly prestigious law firm.
His transition marks a significant career move that is sure to be closely watched by those within and outside the legal profession.