Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 13, 2026 at 04:55 AM

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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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Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler resigned on Thursday after documents released by the US Justice Department revealed her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The documents showed Ruemmler, who was among the top executives at the firm, accepted gifts from Epstein and advised him on media inquiries related to his crimes. CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation, effective June 30, citing her accomplishments and mentorship within the company. Ruemmler stated that the media attention surrounding her prior work as a defense attorney had become a distraction. Her departure marks the most significant banking exit following the release of the Epstein documents, which have also implicated other financial institutions like UBS.

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I made the determination that the media attention on me...was becoming a distraction.

quote — Kathy Ruemmler100% confidence

UBS opened accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014.

factual — recent documents100% confidence

Ruemmler accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on media inquiries.

factual — US Justice Department documents100% confidence

Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler has resigned.

factual — CEO David Solomon100% confidence

Ruemmler's resignation will be effective June 30.

factual — source familiar with the matter90% confidence

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Financial Times 40% JPMorgan Chase 50% Ghislaine Maxwell 60% UBS 60% US Justice Department ×270% David Solomon ×370% Jeffrey Epstein ×380% Goldman Sachs ×280% Kathy Ruemmler ×690%

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