Douglas Emhoff
Lawyer, Businessman, Political Activist

American Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.

Quick Info

Profession	Lawyer, Businessman, Political Activist
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	13/10/1964
Age	61 years
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Douglas Craig Emhoff
Other Name	Doug Emhoff
Nickname(s)	Dougie Second Dude Doug Second Gentleman
Famous for	Being the husband of Kamala Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States, and serving as the first Second Gentleman of the United States from 2021 to 2025.

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' (183 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Cedar Ridge High School, New Jersey
College/University	California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Los Angeles
Degree(s)	B.A. from California State University, Northridge J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law B.A. in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge

Personal Life

Religion	Judaism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Address	1 Observatory Circle NW, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Hobbies	Golf Fantasy football
Tattoo(s)	On left arm - Initials of the names of his children and a symbol of dragon signifying his and his wife, Kamala Harris' birth year

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Affairs/Girlfriends

Kamala Harris (2013-2014)

Marriage Date

First Marriage	1992 (divorced in 2010)
Second Marriage	22/08/2014

Marriage Place

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara, California

Family

Father	Michael Emhoff
Mother	Barbara Emhoff
Siblings	Andy Emhoff Jamie Emhoff
Spouse	Kerstin Mackin (divorced in 2010 Film Producer) Kamala Harris (Politician, Lawyer, Social Activist) Kerstin Mackin (Film Producer, divorced in 2010)
Children	Cole Emhoff (named after John Coltrane corporate employee) Ella Emhoff (named after Ella Fitzgerald Cole Emhoff (Corporate employee) Ella Emhoff (Model, artist, fashion designer)

Career

Overview	Douglas Emhoff is a prominent entertainment and intellectual property lawyer with nearly 30 years of legal practice, recognized for his significant contributions to entertainment law and his role as the first Second Gentleman of the United States.
Early Career	He began his professional journey in 1990 as an associate at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, then moved to Bingham McCutchen, establishing a reputation in entertainment litigation. In the late 1990s, he joined Belin Rawlings & Badal, where he represented clients including Hollywood Video and major entertainment studios.
Notable Achievements	Represented Hollywood Video in a major accounting dispute, boosting his profile in the industry. Worked as a managing director of Venable LLP's West Coast offices, significantly impacting the law firm’s operations. He became a visiting professor at Georgetown University Law Center in 2020, focusing on ‘Entertainment Law Disputes’. Served as the first Second Gentleman of the United States from 2021 to 2025. Partner at DLA Piper Law Firm, representing large corporations and high-profile individuals in complex business, real estate, and intellectual property litigation. Joined DLA Piper as a partner in 2017, working at its Washington, D.C., and California offices, earning $1.2 million per year. Represented numerous high-profile clients including animation studios and professional athletes in complex business, real estate, and intellectual property litigation. Represented Hollywood Video in a major accounting dispute with Fox Entertainment Group, boosting his profile in the industry. Co-founded Whitwell Jacoby Emhoff in 2000 and later incorporated the practice into Venable LLP. Represented high-profile clients including Walmart, Merck, Dolarian Capital, and professional athletes in complex business, real estate, and intellectual property litigation. Represented Taco Bell's former advertising agency in a significant case in 2009.
Government Role	From 2021 to 2025, he made history as America's first Second Gentleman after Kamala Harris was elected Vice President. He led the Administration's efforts to combat antisemitism and developed the first-ever National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. He advocated for equal access to legal aid, promoted small businesses and the arts, convened religious leaders for interfaith dialogues, and represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 2023 Women's World Cup in New Zealand. During Vice President Harris's 2024 presidential campaign, he campaigned extensively across the nation for 107 days.

Favourites

Basketball Team	Los Angeles Lakers
Music Genre	Jazz
Salary	174,994 (as a visiting professor at Georgetown University) (as of 2023)
Assets/Properties	A 3,500-square-foot home in Brentwood, Los Angeles purchased for 2.7 million (2012)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/douglasemhoff/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/SecondGentleman
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/SecondGentleman

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Douglas Emhoff lived in Matawan and Old Bridge Township, New Jersey from 1969 to 1981.
2. He became a bar mitzvah in 1977, showcasing his Jewish heritage.
3. After meeting Kamala Harris on a blind date set by a mutual friend in 2013, he promptly expressed his feelings for her in an email, marking the beginning of their relationship.
4. In 2009, he won a significant case representing Taco Bell’s former advertising agency, further enhancing his legal career.
5. He hosted a Passover Seder at the White House in 2022, demonstrating his commitment to his Jewish roots.
6. He is actively involved in promoting legal aid services and advocating for gender equality.
7. After meeting Kamala Harris on a blind date set by mutual friend Chrisette Hudlin in 2013, he promptly emailed her a list of available dates for the next couple of months, expressing his desire to make the relationship work.
8. He is the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. vice president.
9. Harris's sister Maya officiated their wedding ceremony.
10. Emhoff’s children, Cole and Ella, call Kamala Harris “Momala.”
11. He was married to Kerstin Mackin for 16 years before divorcing in 2010, and they remain good friends. Kerstin also volunteered for Kamala Harris's campaign.
12. After meeting Kamala Harris on a blind date set by mutual friend Chrisette Hudlin in 2013, he emailed her a list of available dates for the next couple of months, expressing his desire to make the relationship work.

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