Kathryn Ruemmler
Kathryn Ruemmler | |
|---|---|
Ruemmler in 2013 | |
| White House Counsel | |
| In office June 30, 2011 – June 2, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Robert Bauer |
| Succeeded by | Neil Eggleston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1971 Richland, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Kathryn H. Ruemmler (born April 19, 1971) is an American attorney who was principal deputy White House counsel and then White House Counsel to President Barack Obama. Previously a partner at Latham and Watkins co-chairing its white-collar defense group, Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs in 2020 and was Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. She announced her resignation from this position in February 2026, effective at the end of June, over her links to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.