Doug Emhoff

Second Gentleman of the United States since 2021
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Douglas Craig Emhoff (born October 13, 1964) is an American entertainment lawyer serving as the second gentleman of the United States since 2021 as the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Douglas Emhoff
Official portrait, 2022
Second Gentleman of the United States
Current
Assumed role
January 20, 2021
Vice PresidentKamala Harris
Preceded byKaren Pence
(as Second Lady)
Personal details
Born
Douglas Craig Emhoff

(1964-10-13) October 13, 1964 (age 59)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Children2, including Ella
ResidenceNumber One Observatory Circle
EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge (BA)
University of Southern
California
(JD)
Websitewhitehouse.gov

Doug Emhoff celebrates the Passover Seder
Recorded April 12, 2023

He is also the first Jewish spouse of a United States vice president.

Emhoff is an entertainment litigator and began his career at Pillsbury Winthrop’s litigation group.[1]

Emhoff worked with DLA Piper at their Washington, D.C. and California offices.

Emhoff and Harris have homes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.[2]

Biography change

Early Life, Education & Family change

Emhoff was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Matawan, New Jersey, by his parents, Mike and Barbara, with his siblings, Jamie and Andy. His family moved to the Los Angeles area during his teen years. Mr. Emhoff earned a B.A. from California State University, Northridge and a J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law. He and the Vice President have been married for eight years and are the proud parents of Cole and Ella Emhoff.

Second Gentleman of the United States (2021–present) change

Emhoff assumed the role and duties as the second gentleman of the United States succeeding Karen Pence, when his wife was inaugurated as the 49th vice president of the United States on January 20, 2021.

Emhoff is the first male spouse of a Vice President. As Second Gentleman, he helped raise awareness of growing antisemitism.

References change

  1. Summers, Juana (June 8, 2019). "Harris' husband takes on growing public role in 2020 race". Associated Press. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  2. Bose, Debanjali (October 12, 2020). "Take a Look inside Kamala Harris's multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, which includes property in California and Washington, DC". Business Insider. Retrieved January 18, 2021.