PROTECT UNDER FOIA EXEMPTION WILMERHALE Edward N. Siskel December 28, 2016 Walter M. Shaub Director US. Of?ce of Govemment Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 500 Washing?m, DC 20005 Dear Mr. Shaub: \X?ilmcr Cutler Pickering Hale and Don Be'jing Berlin Bosron Drussols Donvcr Frankfurt London Los Angolos New York Palo Alto Woshirglon WIIMERHALE Mr. Walter M. Shaub December 28, 2016 Page 2 PROTECT UNDER OIA EXEMPTION WILMERHALE Mr. Walter M. Shaub December 28, 2016 Page 3 PROTECT UNDER OIA EXEMPTION WILMERHALE Mr. Walter M. Shaub December 28, 2016 Page 4 UNDER FOIA EXEMPTION E!Ward N. Siskel I IR From: Walter M. Shaub To: "Roberts, Blake"; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Cc: SiskelI Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:23:09 PM We?re running late due to another conference call running long. We should be available by 4:45. From: Roberts, Blake [mailto Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:49 AM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer Great I will send an invite. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Thursday. December 22. 2016 10:29 AM To: Roberts. Blake; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones: Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel. Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer Sony. I forgot to add that 4:30 works for us. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Thursday. December 22. 2016 10:29 AM To: 'Roberts. Blake?: David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Thursday. December 22. 2016 10:08 AM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones: Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel. Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer Walt. 1a1 you. Blake From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Tuesday. December 20, 2016 6:08 PM To: Roberts. Blake; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones: Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel. Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer Blake. lat am I Walt Blake Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:54 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: RE: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer All Just wanted to follow up on yom' availability for a call at 4. Thanks, Blake From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Tuesday. December 20, 2016 10:43 AM To: Walter M. Shaub David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones: Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: Call 4 with Trust Lawyer All Could sonre or all of you be available for a call at 4 pm. ?We think that would be the most ef?cierrt way to get to grorm on re issues we rscusse yesterday. Thanks, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please noti us irmnediatel ?b replying to this message or by sending an email to ?and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. ar you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at OGE Con?dential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Governnrent property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected from disclosru?e under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissenrination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then irnnrediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. From: To: Subject: Roberts, Blake Siskel, Edward N; Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Follow Up UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS u; . . JAN 26 2017 Stefan C. Passantino Deputy Counsel to the President The White House Of?ce Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Passantino: In response to your request of January 25, 2017, enclosed are Certi?cates of Divestiture OGE-2017-002 for Jared C. Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President, White House Of?ce; OGE-2017-003 for Ivanka Trump as trustee for the Ivanka Trump Revocable Trust; OGE-2017-004 for ependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner; OGE-2017-005 for pendent minor child of Jared C. Kushner; and OGE-2017-006 for dependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner. We would appreciate your forwarding the original certi?cates to Mr. Kushner. Also enclosed is a copy of the certi?cates for your ?les. If there are any questions, you may contact Monica Ashar, Assistant Counsel, at (202) 482-9282. Sincerely, David General Counsel Enclosures ,gr 1201 NEW YORK AVE SUITE 500 -WASHINGTON UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS r- 7v; . CERTIFICATE OF DIVESTITURE Certificate No. ELIGIBLE PERSON: Jared C. Kushner DATE OF ISSUANCE: 6) m1? White House Of?ce DIVESTITURE PROPERTY: [The divestiture property is identified in the attachment to this Certificate] This Certi?cate of Divestiture is issued in accordance with section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 5 C.F.R. 2634.1002 with respect to the speci?c property described above. I hereby determine that the divestiture of the described property is reasonably necessary to comply with 18 U.S.C. 208, or other applicable Federal con?ict of interest statutes, regulations, rules, or executive orders. Note that section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code and the rules of subpart of 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 provide for nonrecognition of gain in the case of?sales to comply with con?ict of interest requirements. The rules of Subpart relate to the issuance of Certi?cates of Divestiture and the permitted property into which a reinvestment must be made during the 60-day period beginning on the date of such a sale in order for nonrecognition to be permitted. Such reinvestments are called rollovers, and are limited to obligations of the United States and diversi?ed investment funds as de?ned in 5 C.F.R. 2634.1003. The substantive and procedural rules relating to the tax aspects of such sales and rollovers pursuant to the statutory scheme are subject to the jurisdiction of the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible persons should seek the advice of their personal tax advisors for guidance as to the tax aspects of divestiture transactions and whether proposed acquisitions meet the requirements for permitted property. Internal Revenue Service regulations and other guidance should be consulted as to these matters. Internal Revenue Service requirements for reporting dispositions of property and making an election not to recognize gain under section 1043 (IRS Form 8824) must be followed by eligible persons wishing to make such an election. Dav1d J. AW General Counsel cc: Deputy Counsel to the President, White House Of?ce 1201 NEW YORK AVE SUITE 500 DC '20005 Attachment OGE-2017-002 100% of all ?nancial interests in KM Capital, LLC, that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture 0 100% of all ?nancial interests in Thrive Partners II GP, LLC, that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture 100% of all ?nancial interests in Thrive Partners 111 GP, LLC, that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture 100% of all ?nancial interests in JK IV, LLC, that you hold as 'of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture 100% of all ?nancial interests in Thrive Partners GP, LLC,-that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture - 0 112,376 shares, Regal Bank 100% of all ?nancial interests in Broadband Proliferation Partners, LLC, that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture . . 100% of all ?nancial interests in BFPS Ventures LLC that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS CERTIFICATE OF DIVESTITURE Certi?cate No. OGE-2017-003 ELIGIBLE PERSON: Ivanka Trump DATE OF ISSUANCE: JAN 2 2017 [Trustee of the Ivanka Trump Revocable Trust] White House Of?ce DIVESTITURE PROPERTY: [The divestiture property is identi?ed in the attachment to this Certificate] This Certi?cate of Divestiture is issued in accordance with section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 5 C.F.R. 2634.1002 with respect to the speci?c property described above. I hereby determine that the divestiture of the described property is reasonably necessary to comply with 18 U.S.C. 208, or other applicable Federal con?ict of interest statutes, regulations, rules, or executive orders. Note that section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code and the rules of subpart of 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 provide for nonrecognition of gain in the case of sales to comply with con?ict of interest requirements. The rules of Subpart relate to the issuance of Certi?cates of Divestiture and the permitted property into Which a reinvestment must be made during the 60-day period beginning on the date of such a sale in order for nonrecognition to be permitted. Such reinvestments are called rollovers, and are limited to obligations of the United States and diversi?ed investment funds as de?ned in 5 C.F.R. 2634.1003. The substantive and procedural rules relating to the tax aspects of such sales and rollovers pursuant to the statutory scheme are subject to the jurisdiction of the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible persons should seek the advice of their personal tax advisors for guidance as to the tax aspects of divestiture transactions and Whether proposed acquisitions meet the requirements for permitted property. Internal Revenue Service regulations and other guidance should be consulted as to these matters. Internal Revenue Service requirements for reporting dispositions of property and making an election not to recognize gain under section 1043 (IRS Form 8824) must be followed by eligible persons wishing to make such an election. David J. Apa?V" i General Counsel cc: Deputy Counsel to the President, White House Of?ce 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW-SUITE 500 -WASHINGTON DC '20005 Attachment 1..: 0 3,208 shares, Signature Bank 0 100% of all ?nancial interests in Blackstone Strategic Allianceili?lund II that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture 0 2,076.278 shares, Hennessy Gas Utility Index Fund Investor Class Shares 0 100% of all ?nancial interests in The Obsidian Fund LLC Class that you hold as of the date of this Certi?cate of Divestiture UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS CERTIFICATE OF DIVESTITURE Certi?cate No. OGE-2017-004 ELIGIBLE PERSON: DATE OF ISSUANCE: JAN 2 5 [minor child of Jared C. Kushner] White House Of?ce DIVESTITURE PROPERTY: 221 shares, Signature Bank This Certi?cate of Divestiture is issued in accordance with section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 5 C.F.R. 2634.1002 with respect to the speci?c property described above. I hereby determine that the divestiture of the described property is reasonably necessary to comply with 18 U.S.C. 208, or other applicable Federal con?ict of interest statutes, regulations, rules, or executive orders. Note that section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code and the rules of subpart of 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 provide for nonrecognition of gain in the case of sales to comply with con?ict of interest requirements. The rules of Subpart relate to the issuance of Certi?cates of Divestiture and the permitted property into which a reinvestment must be made during the 60-day period beginning on the date of such a sale in order for nonrecognition to be permitted. Such reinvestments are called rollovers, and are limited to obligations of the United States and diversi?ed investment funds as de?ned in 5 C.F.R. 2634.1003. The substantive and procedural rules relating to the tax aspects of such sales and rollovers pursuant to the statutory scheme are subject to the jurisdiction of the lntemal Revenue Service. Eligible persons shOuld seek the advice of their personal tax advisors for guidance as to the tax aspects of divestiture transactions and whether proposed acquisitions meet the requirements for permitted property. Internal Revenue Service regulations and other guidance should be consulted as to these matters. Internal Revenue Service requirements for reporting dispositions of property and making an election not to recognize gain under section 1043 (IRS Form 8824) must be followed by eligible persons wishing to make such an election. David J. Apa/ General Counsel cc: Deputy Counsel to the President, White House Of?ce 1201 NEW YORK AVE 500 DC '20005 UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS CERTIFICATE OF DIVESTITURE Certi?cate No. OGE-2017-005 ELIGIBLE PERSON: DATE OF ISSUANCE: IAN 25 2017 [minor child of Jared C. Kushner] White House Of?ce DIVESTITURE PROPERTY: 221 shares, Signature Bank This Certi?cate of Divestiture is issued in accordance with section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 5 C.F.R. 2634.1002 with respect to the speci?c property described above. I hereby determine that the divestiture of the described property is reasonably necessary to comply with 18 U.S.C. 208, or other applicable Federal con?ict of interest statutes, regulations, rules, or executive orders. Note that section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code and the rules of subpart of 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 provide for nonrecognition of gain in the case of sales to comply with con?ict of interest requirements. The rules of Subpart relate to the issuance of Certi?cates of Divestiture and the permitted property into which a reinvestment must be made during the 60-day period beginning on the date of such a sale in order for nonrecognition to be permitted. Such reinvestments are called rollovers, and are limited to obligations of the United States and diversi?ed investment funds as de?ned in 5 C.F.R. 2634.1003. The substantive and procedural rules relating to the tax aspects of such sales and rollovers pursuant to the statutory scheme are subject to the jurisdiction of the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible persons should seek the advice of their personal tax advisors for guidance as to the tax aspects of divestiture transactions and whether proposed acquisitions meet the requirements for permitted property. I'ntemal Revenue Service regulations and other guidance should be consulted as to these matters. Internal Revenue Service requirements for reporting dispositions of property and making an election not to recognize gain under section 1043 (IRS Form 8824) must be followed by eligible persons wishing to make such an election. Davrd J. AW General Counsel cc: Deputy Counsel to the President, White House Of?ce 1201 NEW YORK AVE 500 DC '20005 UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS CERTIFICATE OF DIVESTITURE Certi?cate No. OGE-2017-006 ELIGIBLE PERSON: DATE OF ISSUANCE: 2 6 2017 [minor child of Jared C. Kushner] White House Of?ce DIVESTITURE PROPERTY: 104 shares, Signature Bank This Certi?cate of Divestiture is issued in accordance with section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 5 C.F.R. 2634.1002 with respect to the speci?c property described above. I hereby determine that the divestiture of the described property is reasonably necessary to comply with 18 U.S.C. 208, or other applicable Federal con?ict of interest statutes, regulations, rules, or executive orders. Note that section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code and the?rules of subpart of 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 provide for nonrecognition of gain in the case of sales to comply with con?ict of interest requirements. The rules of Subpart relate to the issuance of Certi?cates of Divestiture and the permitted property into which a reinvestment must be made during the 60-day period beginning on the date of such a sale in order for nonrecognition to be permitted. Such reinvestments are called rollovers, and are limited to obligations of the United States and diversi?ed investment funds as de?ned in 5 C.F.R. 2634.1003. The substantive and procedural rules relating to the tax aspects of such sales and rollovers pursuant to the statutory scheme are subject to the jurisdiction of the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible persons should seek the advice of their personal tax advisors for guidance as to the tax aspects of divestiture transactions and whether proposed acquisitions meet the requirements for permitted property. Internal Revenue Service regulations and other guidance should be consulted as to these matters. Internal Revenue Service requirements for reporting dispositions of property and making an election not to recognize gain under section 1043 (IRS orm 8824) must be followed by eligible persons wishing to make such an election. D'avid J. Amy General Counsel cc: Deputy Counsel to the' President, White House Of?ce *?k?kak 1201 NEW YORK AVE NW- SUITE 500 '20005 STAIES Cw GOVERNMENT ETHICS January 6. 301 7 Mr. Edward Siskel Wilmer. Cutler. Pickering. llale Dorr. l,l.P Dear Mr. Siskel: 1 am writing on behall?ol?the LLS. Office of Government lithics in response to your letter dated December 28. 2016. regarding r. Kushner?s plan to divest potentiall) conflicting assets il?the President-elect appoints him to a position in the White House. Your letter captures most ol?the salient points from our conversations. and have only a few additional points to reiterate. Consistent with our conversations. your letter indicates that Mr. Edward N. Siskel Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale Dorr, LLP Page 2 As we discussed, the con?ict of interest prohibition under 18 U.S.C. 208(a) will continue to apply to the assets until they have been divested. Accordingly, with regard to each entity in which he holds an interest, Mr. Kushner must not participate personally and substantially in any particular matter that to his knowledge has a direct and predictable effect on the ?nancial interests of the entity until he has divested it, unless he ?rst obtains a written waiver, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(1), or quali?es for a regulatory exemption, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2). If Mr. Kushner intends to seek a Certi?cate of Divestiture under 26 U.S.C. 1043, please remember that he will need to obtain the Certi?cate of Divestiture before selling the assets. Finally, please note that OGE is limited in the guidance it can provide as to con?icts of interest because staff is not in a position to know the precise nature of the duties that Mr. Kushner, or any future White House appointee, would perform. For that reason and because the applicable ethics requirements are more complex than could be addressed in a letter, Mr. Kushner would be well advised to obtain ethics counseling from the of?ce of the White House Counsel prior to entering government and, after assuming the duties of his new position, to complete the new employee ethics training required under 5 C.F.R. 2638.304. Ideally, the training for all incoming White House appointees should address, among other topics: con?icts of interest under 18 U.S.C. 208; the gift bans under 5 C.F.R. part 2635, subparts and impartiality under the government-Wide appearance regulation, 5 C.F.R. part 2635, subpart ?misuse of position,? as that term is understood for purposes of 5 C.F.R. part 2635, subpart (including use of public of?ce for private gain, endorsements, coercion, and use of nonpublic information); the earned income ban under 5 C.F.R. restrictions on fundraising under 5 C.F.R. 2635.808; and certain restrictions relating to professions involving ?duciary relationships under 5 C.F.R. 2636.305. As a preliminary introduction to the executive branch ethics program, I have enclosed a copy of Nominee Ethics Guide. Although Mr. Kushner will not be a ?nominee,? much of the information in this guide is pertinent to his anticipated appointment. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (202) 482-9292 or Heather Jones, Senior Counsel, if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, WM Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director Enclosure CD request ActiveUS 160590390V.2 Non-responsive record From: Roberts, Blake [mailto Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 2:34 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: Follow-up Call All. We have heard that. notwithstanding the federal holiday. some of you may be in the of?ce working today. If that is correct. could you be available for a call sometime between 3:30-4:30 to discuss the assets of Mr. Kuslmer?s spouse? If not, please let us know when you could be available tomorrow. Thank you, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don? LLP. are con?dential. and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email tH?and destroy all copies of this message and any attaclmients. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please Visit us at Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Subject: Roberts, Blake (b) (6) Thursday, January 05, 2017 11:02 AM Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol RE: Quick Call Sorry to hear that. Thanks, Walt. I will be around. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 10:13 AM To: Roberts, Blake; David J. Apol Subject: RE: Quick Call (b) (6) . I can call you after our call with Don McGahn. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Roberts, Blake [mailto (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 9:22 AM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol Subject: Quick Call 1 Do either of you have time for a quick call? Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wihner Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at OGE Con?dential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Govermnent property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected from disclosm?e lmder applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then irmnediately delete the email. Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Subject: Walter M. Shaub Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:17 AM Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol FW: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In-Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal     Walter M. Shaub, Jr.  Director  U.S. Office of Government Ethics   1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500  Washington, DC 20005‐3917    Telephone: 202.482.9292  Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov      ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Walter M. Shaub   Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:15 AM  To: 'Gorelick, Jamie'  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake  Subject: RE: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal    Thanks for sharing this, Jamie. Blake gave me a heads up that an article was in the works. The letter I sent Ed yesterday  highlights some suggestions for protecting your client against potential conflicts of interest and other ethics issues.      I have one additional suggestion. There is a strong temptation for lawyers to think that it's enough to put together ethics  arrangements that are legally compliant. As you know from your own time in government, senior officials invariably find  themselves operating in a fast‐paced work environment in which they necessarily move from one vaguely defined  subject to another quickly throughout the day. Ethics issues arise unexpectedly, and they don't come with the label  "Caution! I'm an ethics issue." For this reason, we encourage folks to set up ethics arrangements that put senior officials  two steps back from the line between what is permissible and what is not. OGE can enforce that approach in the  nominee program, but White House appointees are at the mercy of the attention span of a White House Counsel's office  with a thousand other things to do. As things are currently shaping up, it's not clear that this new White House will have  a fully functioning ethics office of its own on the first day. For that reason, caution is advisable. The further you can put  him back from the line, the better you will protect him.    Walt    Walter M. Shaub, Jr.  Director  U.S. Office of Government Ethics   1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500  Washington, DC 20005‐3917    Telephone: 202.482.9292  Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov  1   ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Gorelick, Jamie [mailto(b) (6)    Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 9:42 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Fw: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Walt ‐    Just a heads up so you know this is out there. Our proposed plan contemplates steps to remove and mitigate sources of  conflict.     Best ‐    Jamie      Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message        http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/07/us/politics/jared‐kushner‐trump‐business.html?smprod=nytcore‐ iphone&smid=nytcore‐iphone‐share    As Donald J. Trump’s son‐in‐law prepares for a White House role, his undisclosed talks with a secretive Chinese company  highlight potential conflicts of interest.          2 Brandon A. Steele From: David J. Apol Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3:10 PM To: Elaine Newton Subject: FW: Draft for Jared Kushner Attachments: Kushner Application for COD.xlsx Here is the cd I was talking about From: Roberts, Blake [mailt Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:27 PM To: David J. Apol Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: RE: Draft SF-278 for Jared Kushner Dave, Thanks very much. Please ?nd attached a draft spreadsheet that describes the assets for which Jared (and related persons) will seek a certi?cate of divestiture. We need to add some additional information about a few assets. We will supplement with additional information as it becomes available. Please let me know if you or yoru' colleagues have any questions as you review. Thank you again, Blake From: David J. Apol [mailto:diapol?} Sent: Wednesday, Januar 18. 2017 11:24 AM To: Roberts, Blake Subject: RE: Draft SF-278 for Jared Kushner Thanks Blake. We need to know which assets he is asking a CD for at this time before we can do much with this. As I understand the plan, the initial CD request will be for Additionally, for the assets he is requesting a CD for: We need to know which assets are held in a trust. For any assets in a trust. we need the trust instrument and the name of the trustee. Are any held in retirement plans? Were any acquired through employment? Are the assets for his children reported? Who holds each asset? We will work on this as fast as we can consistent with other priorities we are getting from the PTT. Thanks. Dave From: Roberts, Blake mailto Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 7:03 PM To: David J. Apol Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: Draft for Jared Kushner Dave, As discussed. I am sending you the latest draft of Jared Kuslmer?s SF-278. This is not yet ready to be ?led we are still working with the business people on some formatting issues and some information about individual assets needs to be ?lled in. However, we believe that this draft covers all or nearly all of the assets that will either be covered the SF-278 re orting re 11irernents or for which a certi?cate of divestitru?e will be sought. We will get 011 additional information tomorrow about the under] ing investments of the We have been in touch with Stefan Passantino of PTT and will be working closely with him so that the new personnel in the White House ounsel?s Of?ce are fully briefed on this issue and ready to initiate the process for obtaining a certi?cate of divestitiu?e as quickly as possible. We are available at any time to answer questions ??orn your of?ce once they begin to review the draft SF-278 and draft COD application material. Thank you again we recognize that this is a challenging stretch for everyone on your team. Thanks. Blake Blake Roberts \VilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. 4 Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Rodrick T. Johnson Thursday, January 26, 2017 9:30 AM (b) (6) ' Elaine Newton; Teresa L. Williamson; Sandra S. Mabry; Monica M. G. Ashar Certificate of Divestiture for Jared C. Kushner Kusher, Jared C. CD's 002-006.pdf Importance: High Good Morning, Mr. Passantino:    Attached is the Certificate of Divestiture OGE‐2017‐002 for Jared C. Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President, White  House Office; OGE‐2017‐003 for Ivanka Trump as trustee for the Ivanka Trump Revocable Trust; OGE‐2017‐004 for  (b) (6) , dependent minor child  , dependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner; OGE‐2017‐005 for (b) (6) (b) (6) of Jared C. Kushner; and OGE‐2017‐006 for   dependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner. We would  appreciate your forwarding the original certificates to Mr. Kushner. Also enclosed is a copy of the certificate’s for your files.    The original certificate’s and one copy for your records will be mailed to you. We would appreciate your forwarding the  original certificate’s to Mr. Kushner, upon receipt.    Please confirm receipt of this email by replying to all.    Thanks, Again  Rodrick Johnson    1 Brandon A. Steele From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 2:34 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: Follow?up Call All. We have heard that, notwithstanding the federal holiday, some of you may be in the of?ce working today. If that is correct, could you be available for a call sometime between 3:30-4:30 to discuss the assets of Mr. Kushner?s spouse? If not, please let us know when you could be available tomon?ow. Thank you, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don? LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient. lease notify us immediately?by replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more infonnation about WilmerHale, please visit us at Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Walter M. Shaub Friday, January 06, 2017 5:27 PM Siskel, Edward N; 'Roberts, Blake' Heather A. Jones response to follow-up letter Letter to E. Siskel (1-6-2017).pdf Blake and Ed,    Enclosed is OGE’s response to Ed’s letter. I discussed the content of the letter with Blake earlier this week. The original  with the attachment will follow in the regular mail. The two‐part attachment can also be viewed in electronic format on  OGE’s website at the following addresses:    Nominee Ethics Guide  https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/0/908088E45E5A64778525801B00590DD5/$FILE/Final%20Nomination%20 Guide%20Spreads%20Optimized%20Web.pdf     Appendix to the Nominee Ethics Guide  https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/0/0EA56347F998FFA78525801B0058E0F9/$FILE/Final%20Appendix%20Spr eads%20Web%20.pdf    Thanks    Walt    Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov   From: Roberts, Blake [mailto:(b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 1:37 PM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Siskel, Edward N; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: Follow-up Letter Walt, As discussed on our last call, please find attached a letter describing the proposal we discussed. I hope you all are getting some rest this holiday season. 1 Best regards, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don? LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more infonnation about WilmerHale, please Visit us at Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Deborah J. Bortot Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:41 AM David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones Elaine Newton RE: Draft SF-278 for Jared Kushner Dave,    (b) (5)      (b) (5)               Once we get the request, there will be additional questions.    Thanks,  Deb    From: David J. Apol Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:26 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Elaine Newton Subject: FW: Draft SF-278 for Jared Kushner Anything you want me to add to this before I send?    (b) (5)                 From: Roberts, Blake [mailto:(b) (6) Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 7:03 PM To: David J. Apol Cc: Siskel, Edward N Subject: Draft SF-278 for Jared Kushner Dave, 1 As discussed. I am sending you the latest draft of Jared Kuslmer?s SF-278. This is not yet ready to be ?led we are still working with the business people on some formatting issues and some information about individual assets needs to be ?lled in. However, we believe that this draft covers all or nearly all of the assets that will either be covered the SF-278 re orting re 11irernents or for which a certi?cate of divestitru?e will be sought. We will get 011 additional information tomorrow about the under] ing investments of the We have been in touch with Stefan Passantino of PTT and will be working closely with him so that the new personnel in the White House ounsel?s Of?ce are fully briefed on this issue and ready to initiate the process for obtaining a certi?cate of divestitiu?e as quickly as possible. We are available at any time to answer questions ??orn your of?ce once they begin to review the draft SF-278 and draft COD application material. Thank you again we recognize that this is a challenging stretch for everyone on your team. Thanks. Blake Blake Roberts \VilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are confidential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately—by replying to this message or by sending an email to (b) (6) —and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http://www.wilmerhale.com. 3 Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Monica M. G. Ashar Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:51 AM 'Passantino, Stefan C. EOP/WHO' Elaine Newton; Rodrick T. Johnson RE: Certificate of Divestiture for Jared C. Kushner Thanks, Stefan. What would be the best way to get the originals of the CDs over to you?    Monica Ashar Assistant Counsel U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 482-9282 Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics   From: Passantino, Stefan C. EOP/WHO [mailto:(b) (6) Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:22 AM To: Rodrick T. Johnson; Walter M. Shaub Cc: Elaine Newton; Teresa L. Williamson; Sandra S. Mabry; Monica M. G. Ashar Subject: RE: Certificate of Divestiture for Jared C. Kushner   Thank you. I have received this and am grateful for the prompt attention your office has been paying to issues such as  this. Stefan.    STEFAN C. PASSANTINO  Deputy Counsel to the President, Ethics & Compliance  Office of the White House Counsel  (b) (6)     From: Rodrick T. Johnson [mailto:rjohnson@oge.gov]   Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 9:30 AM  To: Passantino, Stefan C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)   Cc: Elaine Newton ; Teresa L. Williamson ; Sandra S. Mabry  ; Monica M. G. Ashar   Subject: Certificate of Divestiture for Jared C. Kushner  Importance: High    Good Morning, Mr. Passantino:    Attached is the Certificate of Divestiture OGE‐2017‐002 for Jared C. Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President, White  House Office; OGE‐2017‐003 for Ivanka Trump as trustee for the Ivanka Trump Revocable Trust; OGE‐2017‐004 for  (b) (6) , dependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner; OGE‐2017‐005 for (b) (6)  dependent minor child  (b) (6) of Jared C. Kushner; and OGE‐2017‐006 for  , dependent minor child of Jared C. Kushner. We would  appreciate your forwarding the original certificates to Mr. Kushner. Also enclosed is a copy of the certificate’s for your files.    1 The original certificate’s and one copy for your records will be mailed to you. We would appreciate your forwarding the  original certificate’s to Mr. Kushner, upon receipt.    Please confirm receipt of this email by replying to all.    Thanks, Again  Rodrick Johnson    OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. 2 Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Walter M. Shaub Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:29 AM Gorelick, Jamie Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Brown, Reginald Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In-Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal Thanks. That's good to hear!    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.    Original Message  From: Gorelick, Jamie  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:36 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Brown, Reginald  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Walt ‐    I know you have been trading notes with Reg. (b) (6)  is done.  As he mentioned, (b) (6) . We obviously represent Kushner. (b) (6)    You will see the same conservative approach with each.    Jamie    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message  From: Gorelick, Jamie  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:28 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      We agree. We are trying to make a workable and conservative plan. We have met with the person who will be doing  ethics for McGahn so he can become familiar with the issues and be of help in keeping Jared clear of the line. Your  advice is welcome!    Jamie    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message  From: Walter M. Shaub  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:17 AM  To: Gorelick, Jamie  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake  Subject: RE: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal    1   Thanks for sharing this, Jamie. Blake gave me a heads up that an article was in the works. The letter I sent Ed yesterday  highlights some suggestions for protecting your client against potential conflicts of interest and other ethics issues.    I have one additional suggestion. There is a strong temptation for lawyers to think that it's enough to put together ethics  arrangements that are legally compliant. As you know from your own time in government, senior officials invariably find  themselves operating in a fast‐paced work environment in which they necessarily move from one vaguely defined  subject to another quickly throughout the day. Ethics issues arise unexpectedly, and they don't come with the label  "Caution! I'm an ethics issue." For this reason, we encourage folks to set up ethics arrangements that put senior officials  two steps back from the line between what is permissible and what is not. OGE can enforce that approach in the  nominee program, but White House appointees are at the mercy of the attention span of a White House Counsel's office  with a thousand other things to do. As things are currently shaping up, it's not clear that this new White House will have  a fully functioning ethics office of its own on the first day. For that reason, caution is advisable. The further you can put  him back from the line, the better you will protect him.    Walt    Walter M. Shaub, Jr.  Director  U.S. Office of Government Ethics  1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500  Washington, DC 20005‐3917    Telephone: 202.482.9292  Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Gorelick, Jamie [mailto(b) (6)   Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 9:42 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Fw: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Walt ‐    Just a heads up so you know this is out there. Our proposed plan contemplates steps to remove and mitigate sources of  conflict.    Best ‐    Jamie      Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message      http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/07/us/politics/jared‐kushner‐trump‐business.html?smprod=nytcore‐ iphone&smid=nytcore‐iphone‐share    2 As Donald J. Trump’s son‐in‐law prepares for a White House role, his undisclosed talks with a secretive Chinese company  highlight potential conflicts of interest.                OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government  property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain  information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not  the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient,  you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly  prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then  immediately delete the email.    3 Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Walter M. Shaub Thursday, January 05, 2017 7:01 PM Heather A. Jones Letter.docx Letter.docx Please review and offer any edits you think are appropriate using tracked changes. I need to send this letter before c.o.b.  Friday. Thanks!  1 Brandon A. Steele From: Sent: To: Subject: Gorelick, Jamie (b) (6) Saturday, January 07, 2017 3:01 PM Walter M. Shaub Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In-Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal That would be fine, Walt. It is certainly a true statement. And we have appreciated and followed that advice, for  example, with regard to the (b) (6)       Best ‐    Jamie    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message  From: Walter M. Shaub  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 2:51 PM  To: Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Jamie,    Do you have any concerns if at some point I state publicly that, "We have consulted with attorneys for Jared Kushner to  provide assistance in connection with some steps he may take to avoid conflicts of interest if he comes into  government." This seems to be consistent with what you told the NY Times.    Walt    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.    Original Message  From: Gorelick, Jamie  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 11:37 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Will do.    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message  From: Walter M. Shaub  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 11:32 AM  To: Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      1 They have not shared with us that they've hired someone. If you get the chance, please let him know that I'd love to  meet with him. Emory Rounds of my office and I can give him some ideas for setting up shop.    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.    Original Message  From: Gorelick, Jamie  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:27 AM  To: Walter M. Shaub  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake; Gorelick, Jamie  Subject: Re: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      We agree. We are trying to make a workable and conservative plan. We have met with the person who will be doing  ethics for McGahn so he can become familiar with the issues and be of help in keeping Jared clear of the line. Your  advice is welcome!    Jamie    Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.    Original Message  From: Walter M. Shaub  Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:17 AM  To: Gorelick, Jamie  Cc: Siskel, Edward N; Roberts, Blake  Subject: RE: NYTimes: Jared Kushner, a Trump In‐Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal      Thanks for sharing this, Jamie. Blake gave me a heads up that an article was in the works. The letter I sent Ed yesterday  highlights some suggestions for protecting your client against potential conflicts of interest and other ethics issues.    I have one additional suggestion. There is a strong temptation for lawyers to think that it's enough to put together ethics  arrangements that are legally compliant. As you know from your own time in government, senior officials invariably find  themselves operating in a fast‐paced work environment in which they necessarily move from one vaguely defined  subject to another quickly throughout the day. Ethics issues arise unexpectedly, and they don't come with the label  "Caution! I'm an ethics issue." For this reason, we encourage folks to set up ethics arrangements that put senior officials  two steps back from the line between what is permissible and what is not. OGE can enforce that approach in the  nominee program, but White House appointees are at the mercy of the attention span of a White House Counsel's office  with a thousand other things to do. As things are currently shaping up, it's not clear that this new White House will have  a fully functioning ethics office of its own on the first day. For that reason, caution is advisable. The further you can put  him back from the line, the better you will protect him.    Walt    Walter M. Shaub, Jr.  Director  U.S. Office of Government Ethics  1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500  Washington, DC 20005‐3917    Telephone: 202.482.9292  Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov    2 Brandon A. Steele From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31 PM To: David J. Apol; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones Subject: Quick Call Hi Do any of you all have time for a quick call today? We have a few (hopefully straightfowvard) questions. Thanks, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don' LLP. are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please Visit us at http: \V'mv.wilmerhale.com. Brandon A. Steele From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:47 PM To: David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Quick questions today Please let me know whenever you have availability today and I will make myself available. Thank you! From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Friday, Janualy 13, 2017 12:19 PM To: djapol/(i Ogegov; hajonesfd djbortotf? Subject: Quick questions before 2:30 All, Do any of you have 10 minutes for a few quick questions sometime before 2:30? Thank you, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient. lease notify us immediately?by replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilrnerHale, please visit us at http: wxwv.wilmerhale.com. 1 Brandon A. Steele From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:17 AM To: David J. Apol Cc: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Siskel, Edward Subject: RE: Call re Questions Dave That works. Thank you. I will send an invite. Thanks, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don? LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us immediately?by replying to this message or by sending an email t?and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more infonnation about WilmerHale. please visit us at http: wxwv.wilmerhale.com. From: David J. Apol [inailtozdiapom Ogegm'] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:02 AM To: Roberts, Blake Cc: Heather A. Jones Deborah J. B01tot Subject: RE: Call re Questions Blake, Heather and I would be available at 3. Does that work for you? 1 Dave From: Roberts, Blake mailtt Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:27 AM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol: Deborah J. Bortot: Heather A. Jones Cc: Siskel, Edward Subject: Call re Questions All, We know that you are veiy busy with all of yom' work for nominees. However, we would be veiy appreciative if it would be ossible to schedule a 30 minute call with some of you this aftemoon. We have several questions. one of which_. Please let us know what times could work for you and we will do om? best to make om'selves available. Thank you, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Don? LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http: wxwv.wilmerhale.com. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. 3 Brandon A. Steele From: David J. Apol Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 2:58 PM To: 'Roberts, Blake' Cc: Monica M. G. Ashar; Elaine Newton Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Blake, Monica and Elaine are taking the lead on the CD. Are you available to talk to them at 3:15? If so, they will call you. Dave From: Roberts, Blake [mailto Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:46 PM To: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Dave Just following 11p. Can we possibly touch base quickly this afternoon? From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Wednesday, Janualy 18, 2017 11:57 PM To: djapolffz? oqeeov Subject: Call Thursday moming Dave, I know this is a veiy busy time. Would it be possible to schedule a short call tomou'ow moming to go over some procedural and substantive questions? Thanks, Blake Blake Roberts WilmerHale Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wihner Cutler Pickering Hale and Don' LLP, are con?dential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended reci ient, lease notify us replying to this message or by sending an email to ??and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more infonnation about WilmerHale, please Visit us at http:9 ?wxwv.wilinerhale.com. Brandon A. Steele From: Monica M. G. Ashar Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:34 AM To: 'Roberts, Blake' Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Thanks. From: Roberts, Blake [mailto Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:34 AM To: Monica M. G. Ashar Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning They are not. From: Monica M. G. Ashar [mailto:111111gasha1'f? Sent: Tuesday,Janua1 24, 2017 11:33 AM To: Robeits, Blake Subject: RE: Call Thursday moming I have one more uick uestion: Thanks, Monica Monica Ashar Assistant C01msel US. Of?ce of Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington DC 20005 Phone: (202) 482-9282 Visit OGE's website: Follow OGE 011 Twitter: @Of?ceGovEthics From: Roberts. Blake mailto Sent: Sunday. January 22. 2017 11:10 AM To: Elaine Newton: Monica M. G. Ashar Cc: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday moming Elaine Thanks again for these helpful questions. Here are our responses. Please let me know if you have any ?nther questions. Thank you. Blake (1) Please instruct Mr. Kushner not to divest any holdings prior to receiving the CD for those holdin Accordin to the statute, OGE cannot issue a CD after the conflictin r0 erty has been divested. From: Roberts. Blake Sent: Satru?day, January 21, 2017 12:16 PM To: 'Elaine Newton' z Monica M. G. Ashar <11nngasharrt} Cc: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Elaine Thanks very much. I will get back to you with answers to these questions as quickly as possible. I will continue to be your point of contact for ared?s personal counsel. I believe that Stefan Passantino will be your contact in the oruisel?s Of?ce on this. From: Elaine Newton [inailto:enewtorr?d Ogegov] Sent: Satru?day, Januar 21, 2017 12:09 PM To: Roberts, Blake Cc: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Monica M. G. Ashar? 0gegov> Good Afternoon. Thank you for the additional information and draft documents. We are continuing to review the information and have some additional questions: (1) Please instruct Mr. Kushner not to divest any holdings prior to receiving the CD for those holdin Accordin to the statute, OGE cannot issue a CD after the con?ictin r0 erty has been divested. Monica and I will continue to review the draft documents. Will you continue to be our point of contact or is there another name (and contact infonnation) that you can provide? Thanks, Elaine Elaine Newton Associate Counsel US. Of?ce of Ethics 1201 New York Ave. NW. Suite 500 Washington DC 20005-3915 Telephone: 202-482-9265 From: Roberts, Blake [mailto (b) (6) Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 4:56 PM To: Monica M. G. Ashar; Elaine Newton Cc: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Monica and Elaine – Please also find attached drafts of a memo from Jared applying for the COD and a memo from the WH Counsel’s Office forwarding the application to OGE. Please let us know if you have any comments on these or if they seem sufficient. Thank you, Blake From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 4:39 PM To: 'Monica M. G. Ashar' ; 'Elaine Newton' Cc: 'David J. Apol' Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Monica and Elaine – Here is the redacted trust document. Can you please let me know if this is adequate for your purposes? If not, can you please let me know what information you need? On timing, my understanding is that Jared will be sworn in Sunday afternoon. Hopefully, you will receive the official package that afternoon. Thanks, Blake From: Roberts, Blake Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 5:17 PM To: 'Monica M. G. Ashar' ; 'Elaine Newton' Cc: 'David J. Apol' Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning 6 Monica and Elaine. Thank you so much for our discussion earlier. I am attaching updated materials. which include revisions addressing questions you raised. Brie?The alilihcatron contains mformatlon that was missmg 1n the prror version we sent you. - We have added a note that Please let me know if you have any questions as you review this updated material. Thanks. Blake From: Roberts. Blake Sent: Thru?sday. January 19. 2017 3:21 PM To: 'David J. Apol' z Elaine Newton onegov> Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Just saw this yes. Please call whenever From: David J. Apol [mailto:diapolr?d oaenov] Sent: Thru?sday. January 19. 2017 2:58 PM To: Roberts, Blake (b) (6) Cc: Monica M. G. Ashar ; Elaine Newton Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Blake, Monica and Elaine are taking the lead on the CD. Are you available to talk to them at 3:15? If so, they will call you. Dave From: Roberts, Blake [mailto (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:46 PM To: David J. Apol Subject: RE: Call Thursday morning Dave – Just following up. Can we possibly touch base quickly this afternoon? 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