The Chief Legal Officer at Uber, Tony West, has announced he will be taking unpaid leave from the company starting August 17. According to statements filed with the SEC, West is set to volunteer full-time on a political campaign in his personal capacity. This move aligns with his familial ties, as his sister-in-law, Kamala Harris, is the Democratic nominee for president.
In an internal communication, West expressed his dedication to family, writing, “While I love my job, my team, and the positive impact Uber has on the world, I have always believed family comes first. So I’ve decided to dedicate myself full-time to supporting my family and my sister-in-law on the campaign trail.” West has been married to Maya Harris, Kamala’s sister, for 26 years, and his role on the campaign trail will be that of a family-member surrogate, speaking from decades of personal knowledge about the vice president.
West’s involvement with political campaigns is not new. He played a significant role in Harris’s 2020 presidential campaign and has already taken on a prominent position in the 2024 effort, frequently appearing alongside Harris and acting as a key communicator with the campaign’s leadership.
With West on leave, chief deputy general counsel Katie Waitzman and deputy corporate secretary Elizabeth Coleman will be taking over his responsibilities at Uber. For more detailed information, visit the original report by Above The Law.