Dana Remus made legal history in the White House. Now she's moving on

The top lawyer in the White House is stepping down after more than a year-and-a-half in the role, NPR has learned.

White House counsel Dana Remus made history by helping to confirm the first Black woman for the U.S. Supreme Court. She also set records for appointing dozens of lower court judges with diverse professional experiences, selecting public defenders and civil rights attorneys for posts that carry a lifetime tenure.

Current deputy White House counsel Stuart Delery will replace her, as part of a small White House staff shuffle as the country enters the