Kathryn Ruemmler | |
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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 | Richland, Washington, U.S. | April 19, 1971
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Washington (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Kathryn H. Ruemmler (born April 19, 1971) is an attorney who formerly served as principal deputy White House counsel and then White House Counsel to President Barack Obama.[1] Previously a partner at Latham and Watkins co-chairing its white-collar defense group,[2] Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs in 2020 as a Partner and Global Head of Regulatory Affairs. In 2021, she was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.[3]