Ex-Goldman Sachs lawyer told panel that Epstein made her firm 'millions' of dollars
Summary
Kathy Ruemmler, a former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, told a House committee that Jeffrey Epstein helped her law firm earn millions of dollars through referrals. She said she met Epstein many times, gave him legal advice, and maintained a professional relationship despite knowing about his past criminal conviction.Key Facts
- Kathy Ruemmler testified before the House Oversight Committee about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein referred clients that brought "single-digit millions" of dollars to her law firm.
- Ruemmler never officially represented Epstein but gave him legal and public relations advice.
- She said she was aware of Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor but continued working with him because he showed remorse.
- Ruemmler met with Epstein around 20 times between 2014 and 2019.
- Her last conversation with Epstein was a brief call after his arrest in July 2019.
- She attended Epstein’s arraignment to keep a business acquaintance, Ariane de Rothschild, informed.
- Ruemmler described Epstein with mixed terms, including "arrogant" and "pushy," and used the nickname "Uncle Jeffrey" in a teasing way.
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