Emily Compagno is a well-known American attorney, TV host, and former NFL cheerleader. She works as a co-host and contributor on Fox News Channel, where she shares her views on news, law, and politics. Viewers know her for her strong opinions and clear legal breakdowns on major issues.
She earned her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. After passing the bar, she started practicing law and later added broadcasting to her career. Fans first noticed her on shows like The Five and Outnumbered, where she quickly became a regular voice.
Before entering TV and law, Emily was an NFL cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders. She even represented the team during USO tours overseas. That mix of law, media, and sports helped her stand out. Today, she balances her legal work with on-air appearances and speaking events. Her career shows how passion and hard work can lead to success in many fields.
Early Life
Emily Compagno was born on 9th November 1979 in East Oakland’s Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, Oakland, California, but mainly she was raised in El Cerrito, California. She was born to her mother, Katherine, and her father, John Compagno, who was a United States Navy commander.
Family
Emily Compagno has two older sisters. Natalie Compagno owns a travel-themed bookstore, and Julietta Compagno Skoog co-founded a parenting brand called Sproutable. Emily comes from a family with a proud history. Her great-grandfather received the Silver Star for his service in World War II, and several other relatives also held respected roles in the military and public service.
She began her education at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. After college, she attended the University of San Francisco School of Law and earned her Juris Doctor degree, setting the foundation for her career in law and media.
Career
Emily Compagno worked as a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco while also serving as captain of the Oakland Raider cheerleading squad, the Raiderettes, right after she had passed the California bar. She simultaneously managed both of the jobs, and soon the NFL made her the ambassador, through which she promoted the NFL brand in Beijing and Shanghai.
Emily was also one of the five NFL cheerleaders selected to visit U.S. troops with the USO, which was held in Iraq and Kuwait. Compagno then became the Senior Judge Judicial Extern for John T. Noonan at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and also held her legal positions in cities across the world, such as Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro.
Emily Compagno also served as the federal attorney at the Social Security Administration. In 2018, she joined the staff of Fox News and accepted the position as a contributor and legal analyst. She appeared as a semi-regular co-host of the talk show The Five and was also seen on other Fox News programs in her contributor role, offering opinions or legal analysis.
In 2020 Emily became the host of Crimes that Changed America, which was also her first own show. After working with Fox News for nearly 4 years, in 2021 she was named as a permanent co-host of Outnumbered. Along with Kayleigh McEnany and Harris Faulkner, she talks about politics and shares her views on current affairs.
Emily Compagno Biography |
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| Real Name | Emily Rose Compagno |
| Birth Date | November 9, 1979 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | El Cerrito, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | American attorney, TV host & Former NFL Cheerleader |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Scorpio |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches—5’ 6”—in centimeters—167 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms—55 kg—in Pounds—122 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 7 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | John Compagno |
| Mother | Katherine Bertsch |
| Sister | Natalie Compagno, Julietta Compagno Skoog |
| Brother | – |
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| School | Local High School |
| College | University of Arts (BA), University of San Francisco School of Law (JD) |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is her husband? | Peter Riley |
| Children | – |
Personal life
Emily Compagno and Peter Riley tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Italy on September 14, 2017. They later settled down in Seattle, Washington. Emily surprised her fans by sharing their wedding details on social media after the event.
She enjoys a strong online presence, with verified accounts on Twitter and Instagram. As of 2026, she has 282k followers on Twitter and 642k followers on Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her personal life and expresses her opinions.
Emily Compagno Net worth
Emily Compagno started quite young in her professional forays, and over the years she has diversified into many fields, which mainly contribute to her source of wealth. She is a very prominent journalist, but with that, she is also an attorney, host, and analyst. As of 2026, her net worth stands at $4 million, and the majority of her income is mainly from being a professional sports analyst.
Trivia
- Her grandfather, William Bertsch, is the recipient of the Purple Heart medal in World War I.
- She was the brand ambassador for NFL in 2009.
- While she was studying, Emily received the United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet of the Quarter Award.
- Emily launched her own show on Fox Nation, Crimes That Changed America, on March 9, 2020.
- She is an avid dog lover and has a dog named Duchess
