Doug Emhoff, known to the public as America’s inaugural Second Gentleman, is stepping back into the legal arena, rejoining the ranks of Biglaw after his time associated with the White House. Exiting his previous role at DLA Piper in November 2020, Emhoff has now affiliated himself with Willkie Farr & Gallagher. This firm not only ranks 30th on the Am Law 100 list but also reported a gross revenue of $1.5 billion in 2023.
Emhoff’s focus at Willkie will be on business litigation, and he will divide his professional time between Los Angeles and New York. As stated in a firm announcement, he expressed his eagerness to work with “trusted and innovative legal counselors,” indicating his enthusiasm for the collaborative environment at his new firm. Further details can be found in an article by American Lawyer.
Willkie’s leadership has warmly welcomed Emhoff’s arrival, citing his extensive expertise and prior work with global business leaders. Thomas Cerabino, the Firm Chairman, highlighted Emhoff’s capability as a trusted counselor in high-stakes situations across various industries, emphasizing his valued knowledge in global markets and policy. Additional comments about Emhoff’s new role are available in Willkie’s press release.
Aside from his duties at Willkie, Emhoff will continue to lend his experience to academia as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law, enriching the next generation of legal minds with his insights.
For a detailed chronology of these developments, see the full article here.