Top lawyer at Goldman Sachs resigns after revelation of Epstein relationship
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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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