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We congratulate Senator [Kamala] Harris and our partner Doug Emhoff on this historic accomplishment. We look forward to working with Doug to transition his practice within the firm as he prepares to take on his new role, and we wish him all the best.
— a statement from DLA Piper, confirming that partner Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, will be leaving the Biglaw firm by Inauguration Day. Emhoff took a temporary leave of absence from the Biglaw firm in August.
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