Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 13, 2026 at 04:55 AM

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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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