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Former Obama White House Counsel; met Epstein dozens of times post-conviction

Also known as: Kathy Ruemmler, Kathryn Haun Ruemmler

Former White House Counsel to President Obama (2011-2014) and Chief Legal Officer of Goldman Sachs. Met with Epstein on dozens of occasions between July 2014 and May 2019 after leaving her White House position. S. senator.

Epstein showered her with gifts including a $9,400 Hermes handbag and Four Seasons spa treatments. After Epstein's 2019 arrest, he immediately called Ruemmler. ' Goldman Sachs stood by her after the emails were exposed.

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White House Counsel to President Obama | Chief Legal Officer, Goldman Sachs
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Kathryn Ruemmler is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Document Mentions (23)

House OversightNov 11, 2025

Speculative email discussing potential nomination of former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler

The passage offers only vague commentary about Ruemmler's reputation and possible scrutiny if nominated, without concrete details, transactions, or actionable leads. It mentions no wrongdoing, financi Mentions Kathryn Ruemmler as a possible Attorney General candidate. Notes her prior role on the Enron task force and perceived trust with President Obama. Alludes to potential scrutiny over IRS scand

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Journalist arrested at D.C. protest defended by former White House attorney Kathryn Ruemmler

The passage mentions a journalist arrested during a Trump‑related protest who secured representation from a high‑profile former White House lawyer. While this links a former senior administration offi Felony rioting definition under D.C. law cited. Six officers injured; property damage to Bank of America, McDonald’s, Starbucks. Arrestees released on recognizance; court dates set.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Emirates Bank extortion claim involving former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler and InfoSpan’s SpanCash

The passage provides a concrete allegation that a major international bank used criminal complaints to pressure a tech partner, with involvement of former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler. It name Bank filed criminal complaint alleging fraud to force InfoSpan to surrender ownership of SpanCash. InfoSpan partner Larry Scudder detained in Dubai for 19 hours, passport held as leverage. Former Whi

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Women Empowerment Seminar Proposal Featuring Former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler

The document outlines a nonprofit women's empowerment program and lists high‑profile speakers, including former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler. It contains no allegations, financial transactions Program targets millennial and mid‑career women with seminars on leadership, negotiation, and harass Speakers include former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler and several venture‑capital and acade

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

InfoSpan vs. Emirates Bank: $87M mobile‑payment venture ends in fraud trial with former White House counsel testifying

The passage provides concrete details—names (Farooq Bajwa, Larry Scudder, Kathryn Ruemmler, William A. Isaacson), entities (InfoSpan, Emirates Bank, UAE sovereign wealth fund), amounts ($87 million in InfoSpan claimed $87 M spent developing SpanCash, a text‑message remittance platform for Middle‑East Emirates Bank, owned by the UAE sovereign wealth fund, partnered in 2007 and cancelled the deal in

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Kathryn Ruemmler background summary

The passage only provides a biographical overview of former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler with no new allegations, financial flows, or misconduct claims. It lacks actionable leads, controversy, Served as White House Counsel to President Obama Former federal prosecutor in Enron case Associate Counsel to President Clinton (2000‑2001)

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Federal jury finds Emirates NBD not liable in $540M InfoSpan fraud case; former White House counsel involved

The passage identifies a high‑value legal dispute involving a sovereign‑wealth‑fund‑backed UAE bank, a U.S. tech entrepreneur, and former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler. It provides concrete nam Emirates NBD (UAE sovereign wealth‑fund‑controlled) was sued for $540 million by InfoSpan over alleg Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler (now at Latham & Watkins) participated in the trial on

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler declines Obama’s offer to be Attorney General

The passage provides a routine political development with no new allegations, financial flows, or misconduct. It mentions high‑profile officials but offers no actionable leads beyond the fact that Rue Ruemmler told President Obama she does not want to be nominated for Attorney General. She cited concerns about a difficult confirmation process and potential political attacks on Obama. The email lis

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Federal jury finds Emirates NBD not liable in $540M InfoSpan tech theft case; former White House counsel involved

The passage links high‑profile legal actors (former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, Boies Schiller partner William Isaacson) and a sovereign‑wealth‑fund‑backed UAE bank to a multi‑hundred‑millio InfoSpan sued Emirates NBD for $540 million alleging theft of mobile‑payment technology (SpanCash). Federal jury ruled in favor of Emirates NBD, finding no proof of fraud or trade‑secret theft. Forme

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Former Obama lawyer declines Attorney General nomination

The passage reports a known public event—Kathryn Ruemmler's decision not to accept a nomination—without revealing new evidence, financial flows, or misconduct. It offers minimal investigative leads be Ruemmler turned down a potential AG nomination from President Obama. Sources cited anonymity and concern over a contentious confirmation process. List of other potential candidates for the AG role is

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Speculative email discussing potential Obama AG nomination of former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler

The passage offers only vague, unverified speculation about a possible Attorney General nomination and general praise from a senator. It lacks concrete details, transactions, dates, or actionable lead Mentions Kathryn Ruemmler as a potential AG candidate in 2014 Notes her prior role on the Enron task force and perceived trust with President Obama Includes a positive Senate quote but no evidence of

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey E. forwards Bloomberg link about Obama favoring Kathryn Ruemmler for Attorney General

The email merely forwards a publicly available Bloomberg article linking President Obama’s preference for a former White House counsel to a Justice Department appointment. It contains no new facts, tr Email chain between Jeffrey E. and Kathy Ruemmler references a Bloomberg story dated Oct 14, 2014. Subject line claims Obama favors Kathryn Ruemmler to succeed Holder as Attorney General. Repeated co

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Leads Latham & Watkins Defense of Emirates NBD in $½B Trade‑Secret Lawsuit

The passage links a high‑profile former Obama administration official to a major UAE sovereign‑wealth‑backed bank in a multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar trade‑secret case. It provides specific names, dates Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel, appeared as lead counsel for Emirates NBD in a $554‑mi The case centered on alleged theft of a mobile‑payment platform (SpanCash) from entrepreneur Faroo

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Lawyers Challenge Inauguration Day Rioting Charges Amid Claims of DOJ Conflict of Interest

The passage mentions legal challenges to rioting charges for anti‑Trump protesters and a conflict‑of‑interest claim involving former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, but provides no concrete evid Defendants argue the U.S. Attorney’s Office should recuse because Trump heads the DOJ. Magistrate Judge Rainey Brandt noted probable cause is sufficient at this stage. Lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler, former

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Federal Jury Finds Emirates NBD Not Liable in $540M Trade‑Secret Lawsuit Involving Irvine Tech Firm

The passage identifies a high‑value civil dispute between a major UAE sovereign‑wealth‑backed bank and an Irvine startup, mentions former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler and top litigation firms Emirates NBD, controlled by UAE sovereign wealth fund, was sued for alleged theft of trade secrets a InfoSpan claimed $540 M in damages and $87 M invested in the mobile‑payment platform SpanCash. For

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Email Mentions (35)

Kathy RuemmlerJan 29, 2017

Kathy Ruemmler shared a link: Malevolence Tempered by Incompetence: Trump's Horrifying Executive Order on Refugees and Visas - Lawfare

Malevolence Tempered by Incompetence: Trump's Horrifying Executive Order on Refugees and Visas - Lawfare from John Heilemann's Tweet

Nedra PicklerJan 1, 2019

Story on you

Former Obama lawyer nixes attorney general offer Former White House counsel turns down chance to succeed Eric Holder as attorney general By NEDRA P

jeffrey E.Jan 1, 2019

Re: Skripal, Syria, And England Are All Victims Of The Globalist War On Trump I Geopolitica.RU

did you enjoy last night. . leon doesnt listen as much as he should. but he is a good guy. Im in palm beach for the weekend. next week if you like Ka

"Pickler, Nedra"Jan 1, 2019

Story on you

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler has told President Barack Obama she doesn't want to be nominated for attorney general, a

"jeffrey E."Jan 1, 2019

Re:

Administration officials were firm that President Obama was only beginning to think about a new attorney general, but many in Washington are already f

Michacl WolaJan 1, 2019

Re: A few favors...

So...I'm doing this Trump book for a pile of money and with so far quite a bit of cooperation from them (DT called me the other day and spent 45 minut

Michael WolffFeb 15, 2017

A few favors...

So...I'm doing this Trump book for a pile of money and with so far quite a bit of cooperation from them (DT called me the other day and spent 45 minut

Kathy RuemmlerJan 1, 2019

Re: Obama Favoring Former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to Succeed Holder as Attorney General - Bloomberg

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-14/ruemmler-said-to-emerge-as-obama-favorite-for-justice-job.html

Kathy RuemmlerJan 1, 2019

Re: Obama Favoring Former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to Succeed Holder as Attorney General - Bloomberg

I'm almost home. Call there in 10?

jeffrey E.Jan 1, 2019

Re: Skripal, Syria, And England Are All Victims Of The Globalist War On Trump | Geopolitica.RU

did you enjoy last night. . leon doesnt listen as much as he should. but he isa good guy. Im in palm beach for the weekend. next week if you like Kath

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