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Jerry Solomon
Coverage of Jerry Solomon in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive: Goldman CEO David Solomon on how his dad’s advice shaped his career—and why interns should steal it
David Solomon shared his decision-making method, the 'legal pad test,' with Goldman’s 2026 intern class. This habit involves forcing deep consideration of opposing views—a technique he learned from his father, Jerry Solomon. He advised that slowing down before making big decisions and being patient can ultimately open up broader career opportunities.