Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:04 AM

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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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