Kathryn Ruemmler, General Counsel at Goldman Sachs and former White House Counsel under President Obama, has publicly refuted any involvement in managing Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. This statement comes in response to recent congressional disclosures revealing that a 2019 version of Epstein’s will named her as a “successor executor.”
Ruemmler clarified that she was unaware of her inclusion in Epstein’s will and had no role in its drafting or execution. She emphasized that she never agreed to serve in any capacity related to his estate and was surprised to learn of her designation as a successor executor.
Between 2014 and 2017, Ruemmler, then a partner at Latham & Watkins, had professional interactions with Epstein. These included meetings where Epstein introduced her to potential clients, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Edmond de Rothschild Group. A spokesperson for Goldman Sachs stated that these engagements were consistent with her professional activities at the time. Ruemmler has since expressed regret over her association with Epstein, stating, “I regret ever knowing Jeffrey Epstein.” ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathryn_Ruemmler?utm_source=openai))
In 2020, Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs as a partner and Global Head of Regulatory Affairs. She was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel in 2021. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathryn_Ruemmler?utm_source=openai))
The recent congressional release of Epstein’s documents has brought renewed scrutiny to individuals associated with him. Ruemmler’s prompt denial aims to clarify her lack of involvement in Epstein’s estate management and to distance herself from any implications arising from the newly disclosed information.