Douglas C. Emhoff

Douglas C. Emhoff is a partner at the Firm. He has a deep knowledge of global markets, policy and the law, and is well known for serving as a trusted counselor to global businesses and leaders across a broad range of industries. He splits his time between Los Angeles and New York.

With more than three decades experience as a litigator, trial lawyer, and trusted counsel to clients and global business leaders, Doug frequently advises corporations, boards of directors, and individuals on their most consequential business challenges, sensitive investigations, and complex litigation, including matters with significant reputational concerns that are international in scope, and emerging legal issues across industries and sectors.

During his time as Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug’s broad portfolio included traveling around the world representing the United States, including at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Women's World Cup in New Zealand, and numerous other diplomatic events, and leading the administration's work combatting antisemitism and other forms of bias and hate. In addition, he used his extensive legal background to advocate for equal access to legal aid and the removal of legal barriers in the justice system. Prior to his time as a public servant, Doug practiced law for nearly 30 years, serving as a trusted advisor to companies and leaders in business and technology hubs around the world, managing high-profile disputes and solving complex problems across entertainment, media, sports, technology, and business.

Doug serves on the board of trustees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, teaches entertainment law and alternative dispute resolution as adjunct professor at Georgetown Law in DC, and remains involved in civic engagement activities that support meaningful initiatives and local communities.