Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Files Class Action Against Apollo Global Management

Lawsuit alleges Apollo leaders communicated with Jeffrey Epstein, harming company's reputation

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:38pm

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, has filed a class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) and certain of its officers. The lawsuit alleges that throughout the Class Period from May 10, 2021 to February 21, 2026, the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Apollo's leadership, including Marc Rowan and Leon Black, frequently communicated with Jeffrey Epstein regarding Apollo's business, despite the company's assertion that it had never done business with Epstein. The lawsuit claims this entanglement between Apollo's leaders and Epstein caused significant harm to Apollo's reputation, and that the defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading.

Why it matters

This lawsuit highlights the reputational damage that can occur when a company's leadership is linked to controversial figures like Jeffrey Epstein. The allegations raise questions about corporate governance, transparency, and accountability at Apollo Global Management. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the company's future and investor confidence.

The details

The class action lawsuit alleges that throughout the Class Period, Apollo Global Management and certain of its officers made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants Marc Rowan and Leon Black, among other leadership figures at Apollo, frequently communicated with Jeffrey Epstein in the 2010s regarding Apollo's business; (2) as a result, Apollo's assertion that it had never done business with Jeffrey Epstein was untrue; and (3) the entanglement between Apollo's leaders and Epstein posed significant harm to Apollo's reputation. The lawsuit claims that when the true details entered the market, investors suffered damages.

  • The Class Period for the lawsuit is from May 10, 2021 to February 21, 2026.
  • Investors have until May 1, 2026 to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the case.

The players

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC

A nationally recognized investor-rights law firm that has filed the class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management.

Marc Rowan

A leadership figure at Apollo Global Management who allegedly communicated frequently with Jeffrey Epstein regarding Apollo's business.

Leon Black

A leadership figure at Apollo Global Management who allegedly communicated frequently with Jeffrey Epstein regarding Apollo's business.

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

A publicly traded alternative investment management firm that is the defendant in the class action lawsuit.

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What they’re saying

“Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace.”

— Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC (Globe Newswire)

What’s next

Investors have until May 1, 2026 to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the case.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the significant reputational risks that can arise when a company's leadership is linked to controversial figures like Jeffrey Epstein. The outcome of this case could have major implications for Apollo Global Management's future and investor confidence in the company.