Douglas Emhoff, widely recognized as the former U.S. Second Gentleman, is set to return to the classroom as a distinguished visiting professor of law next month at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Emhoff, a 1990 alumnus of USC Gould, continues his professional journey as a partner with the global law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Reflecting on this new chapter, Emhoff emphasized the importance of instilling fundamental values in future legal professionals. “In this difficult moment for the legal community, I believe it is more important than ever to instill in the next generation of lawyers the same principles that drove me to the legal profession: the imperative of speaking out on behalf of the vulnerable, standing up for the rule of law, defending every citizen’s fundamental rights, and always fighting for justice, without fear or favor,” he stated.