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Goldman Sachs' Legal Chief Resigns Amid Epstein Scrutiny

2/13/2026

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Kathy Ruemmler, Chief Legal Officer at Goldman Sachs, announced her resignation effective June 30, 2026.
The documents reveal her communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
The disclosure comes amid Department of Justice scrutiny of her Epstein-related interactions and Goldman Sachs' defense of her.
Ruemmler said she never represented Epstein, who died in custody in 2019.
Goldman CEO David Solomon praised her contributions and said he respects her decision.

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Kathy Ruemmler, Chief Legal Officer at Goldman Sachs, announced her resignation effective June 30, 2026.
The documents reveal her communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
The disclosure comes amid Department of Justice scrutiny of her Epstein-related interactions and Goldman Sachs' defense of her.
Ruemmler said she never represented Epstein, who died in custody in 2019.
Goldman CEO David Solomon praised her contributions and said he respects her decision.