Kathy Ruemmler

Kathy Ruemmler is the former Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Goldman Sachs, and previously served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama. She is now newsworthy due to the recent release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein. These documents revealed a closer relationship between Ruemmler and Epstein than previously known, including accepting gifts and providing advice on handling media inquiries regarding his crimes. Emails also show she referred to Epstein as “Uncle Jeffrey”. As a result of these revelations, Ruemmler announced her resignation from Goldman Sachs, effective June 30, 2026. Her departure is considered significant as she was a top executive officer at the Wall Street firm. The news highlights the ongoing fallout and scrutiny surrounding individuals associated with Epstein.