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Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Summary

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, announced she will resign in June 2026. She is stepping down after emails showed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler previously served as White House counsel under President Obama.

Key Facts

  • Kathy Ruemmler is the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Goldman Sachs.
  • She will resign from her position on June 30, 2026.
  • Emails revealed a close relationship between Ruemmler and Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Ruemmler referred to Epstein as an "older brother" in the emails.
  • She previously worked as White House counsel for President Barack Obama.
  • Ruemmler tried to distance herself from the emails before deciding to resign.
  • She held the top legal position at Goldman Sachs since 2020.

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