Kamala Harris Appoints Law Student As Assistant Press Secretary

Vice President Kamala Harris appoints a third-year law student as her assistant press secretary. The law student, Rachel Palermo shared her happiness on Twitter after the announcement by the Vice President.

Palermo is now in the second semester of her final year at Notre Dame Law School. She has been active in political communications since the 2016 elections after she joined the Democratic National Committee's press team.

Absolutely elated to be joining the press team for Madam Vice President @KamalaHarris. There is a lot of work to be done, and I'm grateful to be a part of it. Can't wait to get started! https://t.co/G1cCNgznP5

— Rachel Palermo (@RachelEPalermo) January 8, 2021

The law student has also majored in political science and economics prior to taking up Juris Doctor in law. Further, she has interned for the US Department of Justice as well as law firm Faegre Drinker. Kamala harris appoints law student

She became a member of the Biden-Harris communications team in November last year. Later, she assumed her new position on the day of the new President's inauguration on 20 January. Kamala harris appoints law student

One of her professors at Notre Dame Law School, Prof. Christine Venter said, "While completing the last semester of law school and working full-time in a demanding position might seem daunting to some, I have the utmost confidence that Rachel will not only succeed but do so brilliantly." Venter also remarked that Palermo would be an 'asset' to the Biden-Harris government. Kamala harris appoints law student

While talking about her new appointment, Rachel Palermo told, "Notre Dame Law School has prepared me for my new role because there is an important intersection between law and communications. In both fields, I've learned how to write persuasively and communicate compelling messages. Law school has refined my research, writing, and advocacy skills, which will allow me to bring a unique perspective to the work of the Vice President."Kamala harris appoints law student

Now, Rachel Palermo is all set to work at the White House while doing her law studies simultaneously.

Meanwhile, Kamala Harris herself is a law graduate from the University of California and Hastings College of Law. She had also represented California in the US Senate during the previous administration. Harris has served as the state's attorney general.