Top lawyer at Goldman Sachs resigns after revelation of Epstein relationship

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Gifts and soup from ‘Uncle Jeffrey“: The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

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Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' Chief Legal Officer and former White House counsel to Barack Obama, resigned following the revelation of her close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails showed Ruemmler referred to Epstein as "Uncle Jeffrey" and expressed affection for him, even after his 2008 sex crimes conviction. She received expensive gifts from Epstein, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, given Goldman Sachs' gift-giving policies. Despite initially defending her position, Ruemmler ultimately stepped down, with her resignation effective June 30, 2026. CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation and acknowledged her contributions to the firm. Epstein contacted Ruemmler on the night of his 2019 arrest.

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As late as December, Goldman CEO David Solomon described Ruemmler as an “excellent lawyer” and said she had his full faith and backing.

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Epstein called Ruemmler’s cell phone when he was arrested on 6 July 2019.

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Ruemmler received several expensive gifts from Epstein, including luxury handbags and a fur coat.

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Ruemmler called Epstein “Uncle Jeffrey” in emails and said she adored him.

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Kathy Ruemmler resigned as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Goldman Sachs as of June 30, 2026.

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Wall Street ×240% White House ×240% Manhattan 40% Barack Obama 50% David Solomon ×250% Goldman Sachs ×790% Jeffrey Epstein ×790% Kathy Ruemmler ×1195%

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