Kathleen Rubenstein, executive director of the Skadden Foundation (which administers the prestigious Skadden Fellows program), has resigned over law firm Skadden’s $100 million settlement with Trump that includes a commitment to fund at least five Skadden Fellows annually who represent a range of political views including conservative perspectives. Rubenstein stated she chose to resign rather than endorse actions she believed would undermine the Foundation’s mission, emphasizing that funders have a responsibility to act with “urgency and courage” in support of rule of law and non-profit legal advocacy. The resignation reflects broader discontent, as hundreds of former fellows previously expressed displeasure with the firm’s deal through an open letter, with one fellow calling it “disappointing” that Skadden showed how little they care about the fellows and their work. Susan Plum was subsequently hired as the Foundation’s interim executive director.

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