"The relationship between Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, and the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein is no longer something you can politely describe as "unfortunate optics." The latest dump of Epstein files reveals thousands of communications between the two, and they paint a picture, not of arm's-length professionalism, but of questionable coziness from someone whose literal job description is reputational risk."
"Ruemmler isn't some inexperienced legal rube who brushed elbows with a toxic client once upon a time. She is the top attorney at Goldman (chief legal officer and general counsel), a member of the management committee, head of the firmwide conduct committee, and co-vice chair of the reputational risk committee. Avoiding the sort of reputational damage that could arise from blurring professional and friendly relations with a toxic client isn't just expected; it's the whole job."
"It's worth noting at this point that Goldman CEO David Solomon has, thus far, stood by Ruemmler, even in the face of unease at the bank. Ruemmler herself has offered the now-familiar Epstein defense, "I was a defense attorney when I dealt with Jeffrey Epstein. I got to know him as a lawyer and that was the foundation of my"
Thousands of communications between Kathryn Ruemmler and Jeffrey Epstein reveal a relationship that appears cozy rather than strictly professional. Ruemmler held senior legal and reputational roles at Goldman Sachs, increasing the stakes of any blurred boundaries. The exchanges include terms of endearment and familial nicknames, and they are accompanied by costly gifts such as a $9,400 Hermès bag and multiple Fendi items. A spokesperson said she neither asked for nor wanted gifts, and Goldman CEO David Solomon has publicly stood by her. Ruemmler framed the connection as professional from her defense practice.
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