Douglas Emhoff
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| Douglas Emhoff | |
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| Born | October 13, 1964 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | California State University, Northridge (BA) University of Southern California (JD) |
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| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kamala Harris (m. 2014) |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Douglas Emhoff (born October 13, 1964) is an American entertainment lawyer who is the husband of U.S. Senator and presumptive 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee[1] Kamala Harris.
Early life and education
Emhoff was born to Michael and Barbara Emhoff in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to California when he was 17.[2][3] His family is Jewish.[4] Emhoff graduated from the California State University, Northridge and USC Gould School of Law.[5]
Career
Emhoff is an entertainment litigator and began his career at Pillsbury Winthrop’s litigation group. He later moved to Belin Rawlings & Badal, a boutique firm, in the late 1990s. He opened his own firm with Ben Whitwell in 2000. The firm was acquired by Venable in 2006.[6] Emhoff is now employed by DLA Piper, working at its Washington, D.C., and California offices.[5]
2020 presidential election
Emhoff's wife, Kamala Harris, was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries before dropping out in December 2019. Emhoff appeared on the campaign trail numerous times with his wife.[7]
Harris was announced as Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 United States presidential election on August 11, 2020, becoming the first African-American, and first Asian-American vice presidential nominee of a major party in US history.[8] She is the third major party female U.S. vice presidential nominee, after Geraldine Ferraro and Sarah Palin.
Along with Jill Biden, Emhoff is set to campaign for the Biden-Harris presidential ticket.[9]
Personal life
Emhoff was previously married to Kerstin Emhoff, with whom he has two children, Cole and Ella.[10] His children were raised Jewish.[4] He married Kamala Harris on August 22, 2014, in Santa Barbara, California, with Kamala's sister Maya Harris officiating.[11] As of August 2019, Harris and her husband had an estimated net worth of $5.8 million.[12]
References
- ↑ Zeleny, Jeff; Merica, Dan; Saenz, Arlette; Reston, Maeve; Bradner, Eric (August 11, 2020). "Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate". CNN. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ↑ Davis, Mike (12 August 2020). "Kamala Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff, has 'NJ in his veins'". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ↑ Reston, Maeve (June 3, 2019). "What to know about Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris' husband, after that onstage protester moment". CNN. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's VP pick - here's what Jewish voters should know". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cullins, Ashley. "First Gentleman? Kamala Harris' Attorney Husband Talks 'Endlessly Fascinating' Campaign Trail". The Holywood Reporter. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ Summers, Juana (June 8, 2019). "Harris' husband takes on growing public role in 2020 race". Associated Press. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ CNN, Maeve Reston. "What to know about Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris' husband, after that onstage protester moment". CNN. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ Reason. "Is Kamala Harris Legally African American, Indian, Both, Neither, or Something Else?". Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ↑ Lalljee, Jason (11 August 2020). "'Let's win this, together': Biden, Harris spouses gear up for campaign trail over Twitter". USA Today. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ↑ Harris, Kamala (May 10, 2019). "Sen. Kamala Harris on Being 'Momala'". ELLE. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ↑ Siders, David (August 25, 2014). "Kamala Harris married in Santa Barbara ceremony". The Sacramento Bee.
- ↑ "The Net Worth Of Every 2020 Presidential Candidate". Forbes. August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
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