The Harris-Walz campaign is strategically utilizing the extensive legal network of Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff to host a series of fundraisers this week. Emhoff will be headlining a virtual event on Tuesday, joined by prominent figures such as former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former White House counsel Dana Remus, and former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones. The event is expected to draw in hundreds of practicing lawyers from prestigious white-shoe firms and blue-chip companies, with organizers anticipating the fundraising efforts to generate millions of dollars.
The agenda for the event is set to focus on critical topics such as the rule of law, election integrity, and voter protection. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was initially slated to participate in the event, highlighting the significance of the issues at hand.
Given Harris's background as San Francisco's district attorney and California's attorney general, she has established connections with numerous attorneys over the years. Emhoff, with his experience as a law partner at firms like DLA Piper and Venable, has built his own network and client base in the realm of entertainment law.
The legal industry has shown strong support for Harris, with notable figures like former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, now a partner at Hogan Lovells, hosting a separate fundraising event for Harris on Wednesday. Former Democratic acting Attorney General Sally Yates also organized a reception for attorneys in Los Angeles following Harris's nomination. Additionally, various lunches and receptions have been arranged as law firm partners leverage their networks to bolster support for Harris.
