Kathy Ruemmler tendered her resignation as Goldman Sachs’ general counsel after emails surfaced documenting her communications with Jeffrey Epstein during her White House Counsel tenure. The disclosures prompted concerns over her judgment and potential conflicts related to the firm’s ethical and compliance standards.

The board promptly accepted her departure as Goldman Sachs initiates reviews of possible regulatory scrutiny, litigation exposure and reputational damage stemming from the Epstein ties. Senior management has begun the search for a successor to restore confidence in the firm’s governance and legal oversight.