Marcia Fudge, who served as the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during President Biden’s administration, recently joined the law firm Taft as a partner and firmwide chair of public policy. Taft publicly announced her appointment on Monday.
Within her role at Taft, Fudge will be devoting part of her duties to the firm’s efforts against the detrimental impacts of ‘forever chemicals’. These are a group of man-made chemicals that are persistent in the environment and in the human body, garnering global concern for their potential health and environmental hazards.
Fudge has an extensive background in public service, rooted deep within Ohio. She initiated her professional journey working for the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, prosecutor’s office. Later, she elected as the mayor of Warrensville Heights in Ohio and served as the United States Representative for Ohio’s 11th congressional district.
This move marks a significant transition for Fudge, deepening her transitional presence from the political sphere into the legal world. Particularly, her commitment to combating the deleterious effects of ‘forever chemicals’ illustrates her ongoing dedication to public health and welfare.
More information about her appointment can be found in the original report by Bloomberg Law.