Top Goldman Sachs lawyer quits over Epstein disclosures

Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathy Ruemmler resigned after documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in January showed she accepted gifts from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The announcement was made by CEO David Solomon on Thursday.

“One of the most accomplished professionals in her field, Kathy was also a mentor and friend to many of our people, and we will miss her. I have accepted her resignation and respect her decision,” Solomon said in a statement. he said.