Doug Emhoff publicly criticizes his law firm for coming to agreement with Trump administration
- Doug Emhoff publicly criticized his law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, for settling with the Trump administration over an executive order, stating he found it unconstitutional and wanted to oppose it but was overruled by the firm's leadership.
- The deal with Trump includes providing at least $100 million in pro bono services and ensuring that the firm will not discriminate based on political views, according to sources speaking to CNN.
- Emhoff's remarks underscore concerns about the Trump administration's influence over legal firms and political speech, highlighting a broader apprehension among legal professionals.
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Doug Emhoff Critical Of Willkie Farr's Decision To Bow To Donald Trump - Above the Law
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Given the Trump administration’s focus on retribution, perhaps Willkie Farr correctly suspected it would soon be targeted with one of the likely unconstitutional Executive Orders that are making their way through Biglaw. After all, the former Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, is a recent hire as well as two former investigators for the congressional committee on the January 6th attack. Plus, Willkie represented t…
REPORT: Doug Emhoff Rages At His Own Law Firm For Making Deal With Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, reportedly lashed out at his own law firm after they struck a deal with President Donald Trump. Trump announced that Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP — the elite law firm that just welcomed Emhoff as a partner back in January — will be providing at least $100 million in pro bono legal services in alignment with Trump administration priorities. This includes support for veterans, law enforce…
Big Backlash at Big Law Democrats
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on October 7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)Money over moralityTHE FRUSTRATION THAT DEMOCRATIC OFFICIALS have felt as some of the country’s most prestigious law firms have cut deals with Donald Trump to avoid his retribution is quickly morphing into anger that top Democrats at these firms won’t quit in protest.That anger has been directed at a cadre of individuals, including former At…
Another institution capitulates to Trump
I never worked for a big law firm and never wanted to. No matter their politics, large law firms breed conformity and impose a hierarchy, and chasing 60 billable hours a week in a suit is crushing. But watching yet another big firm cave to Trump’s extortion scheme is demoralizing. That Doug Emhoff works for the latest firm to fold adds a special sucker punch. Trump’s racket is illegal, and every lawyer at every law firm bending the knee knows it…
Emhoff hits law firm over Trump deal: Report
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff reportedly criticized his law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, for striking a deal with the administration to avoid potential blowback from President Trump as the White House has targeted other large legal firms in recent weeks.
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