Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:04 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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Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, resigned following the release of investigative files revealing her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents showed Ruemmler received gifts from Epstein, offered him reputation management advice, and likened him to a sibling. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon acknowledged Ruemmler's resignation, praising her contributions to the firm. Ruemmler, a former White House counsel under President Obama, stated that media attention on her relationship with Epstein had become a distraction. She will step down from her role as chief legal officer and general counsel at the end of June. Ruemmler had previously expressed regret for knowing Epstein and denied providing him with legal representation.

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Ruemmler will step down as chief legal officer and general counsel at the end of June.

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Ruemmler likened Epstein to an older brother.

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Ruemmler received gifts from Epstein and offered him advice on managing his reputation.

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Ruemmler's resignation follows revelations of her links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Kathy Ruemmler, top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, will resign.

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David Solomon 60% Barack Obama 70% United States Department of Justice 80% Jeffrey Epstein ×4100% Kathy Ruemmler ×3100% Goldman Sachs ×2100%

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jeffrey epstein 100% kathy ruemmler 100% resignation 90% goldman sachs 80% sex offender 70% chief legal officer 60% reputation management 50% legal counsel 50%