Howard Lorber Admits Intimate Relationships with Douglas Elliman Brokers
- Howard Lorber disclosed his relationships with two brokers during a call, one being the mother of Jack Nicholson's love child.
- The company has faced accusations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2008, raising questions about Lorber's behavior.
- The admissions lead to scrutiny of workplace culture and accountability within Douglas Elliman.
Howard Lorber, the retired CEO of Douglas Elliman, revealed during an October 8 call that he had had intimate relationships with two brokers from the firm, one of whom is Jennine Gourin, the mother of actor Jack Nicholson's alleged love child. Gourin earned significant commissions while working at Douglas Elliman, leading to speculation regarding Lorber's recommendations of her to clients. Lorber also commented on a relationship with Jessica Cohen, another broker at the firm, amid allegations of past sexual harassment within the company. The revelations have prompted discussions surrounding the firm's history with misconduct cases, particularly following accusations against Tal and Oren Alexander, whose incidents initiated inquiries into Lorber’s conduct. Cohen's lawyer maintains her status as a victim, contradicting suggestions of any mutual benefits from her ties with Lorber, while Lorber's attorney disputes these claims as being misleading and untrue.