Vice President Kamala Harris (left) and second gentleman Doug Emhoff address staff at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, July 22, 2024. (Photo: Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Discusses His Big Law Background, Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign and the Rule of Law
"A lot of the skills that make you a good lawyer—listening, empathy, being able to speak extemporaneously, being quick on your feet, being confident—have all really helped me navigate this role."
July 25, 2024 at 08:11 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke with Law.com about his background as an attorney, Harris' presidential campaign and recent Supreme Court rulings.
- Emhoff intends to focus on reproductive health, combatting hate and removing barriers to legal aid if he becomes first gentleman.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff—the first person to hold the position, after Kamala Harris became the first female vice president—could make history again as first gentleman if Harris is elected president in November.
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