Attorney Doug Emov, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, plans to join USC faculty and teach law students. The university is expected to make an announcement later Monday.

Emov, who earned a law degree from USC in 1990, will begin work at USC Gould Law School on July 1st. He taught at Georgetown University law school, his wife served as vice president to President Biden, and was the Democratic candidate for the president in 2024.

“One of the best parts of my time as a second gentleman has been spending time with these students and young people across the country, so I look forward to continuing to share my experiences with the next generation in USC’s vibrant academic community,” Emhoff said in a statement.

The announcement is a decision not expected until the end of the summer as Harris is running for governor of California next year. On Monday, she made a surprising virtual appearance at the Free & Just summit. It is an organization that focuses on highlighting the narratives of people affected by abortion and reduced access to other reproductive health services.

Emov said that mentoring law students are particularly important in the history of the country at this point.

“In this challenging moment for the legal community, I believe it is more important than ever to instill in my lawyers the same principles that have driven me into the legal profession: to speak up on behalf of vulnerable people, stand up to the rule of law, defend the fundamental rights of all citizens, and always fight for justice,” Emhoff said.

Emov, who lives with Harris in Brentwood, will remain a partner in the global law firm of Wilkie Far & Gallagher. This was one of the companies that signed a contract with President Trump’s administration in April, which agreed to comply with the president’s policies. The company agreed to provide at least $100 million in legal work during Trump’s time at the White House. At the time, the president said he was dedicated to supporting veterans, the Goldstar family, law enforcement and first responders.

Continuing employment in the company in the aftermath of the Emov agreement raised eyebrows in progressive circles. He said Monday that he continues to oppose his company’s decision to settle in the White House, but that he remains in the company due to his belief in the principles of his colleagues.

“I feel confident in the value of the company, its incredible people, and the meaningful work we do for the communities we serve.

A few days after the company launched the deal, Emov said he opposed the decision.

“In this very important moment, I urge my colleagues across the legal profession to be vigilant, engaged and not afraid to challenge actions that could erode our fundamental rights,” Emov said at the gala dinner at Bette Tsedek, a Los Angeles-based legal aid organization. “Justice work is never easy because we know it, but it’s always necessary.”