Goldman Sachs queried top lawyer Ruemmler on Epstein links amid scrutiny

Goldman Sachs questioned its former top lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein in 2023, 2025, and 2026, as scrutiny intensified around the convicted sex offender's links to prominent individuals. The inquiries, revealed through a transcript released by the U.S. Congress House Oversight Committee, were described by Ruemmler as reviews and questions prompted by increasing media attention.

These internal Goldman Sachs queries had not been previously reported and could lead to further questions regarding the bank's decision to keep Ruemmler in her role despite knowledge of her association with Epstein. Ruemmler stepped down as Goldman's chief legal officer and general counsel at the end of June, following the publication of Justice Department documents indicating extensive communications and gifts exchanged between her and Epstein.

During her testimony before the Oversight Committee, Ruemmler characterized Epstein as a 'masterful liar' and stated she would have reported him to law enforcement if she had known about his abuse of women and girls. She informed the bank that she knew Epstein, had communicated with him, and that he had acted as a primary adviser to one of her clients, occasionally seeking her views.

Ruemmler, who now holds an advisory position at Goldman Sachs, is reportedly involved in the selection process for the new general counsel. She previously worked at Latham & Watkins LLP and served as counsel to President Barack Obama before joining Goldman Sachs in 2020.