Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer Resigns Amid Epstein Emails Controversy
Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’ Chief Legal Officer and former White House counsel, announced her resignation effective June 30, 2026. Her departure follows the revelation of emails detailing a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, whom Ruemmler described in past correspondence as an “older brother” and “Uncle Jeffrey,” despite his history of sex crimes and receiving expensive gifts from him after his conviction. While Ruemmler has since called Epstein a “monster” and stated her regret, her past communications and acceptance of gifts raised concerns given Wall Street’s strict policies on conflicts of interest and gift-giving. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation, respecting her decision to step down from the role she has held since 2020.
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