Paul Weiss Chair Quits Amid Epstein Ties Fallout
TL;DR
Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss amid backlash over his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein; Scott Barshay will replace him, with Karp remaining involved in client service. The firm says it never represented Epstein and maintained boundaries with him. The Epstein matter ties into ongoing DOJ-file disclosures and broader scrutiny of high‑profile legal figures and the firm’s past criticisms over diversity and pro bono commitments.
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- Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss amid Epstein fallout Politico
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- Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein AP News
- ‘Call Brad Karp’: Epstein’s Fondness for Lawyer Ends in Downfall Bloomberg
- Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp told Jeffrey Epstein: ‘You’re amazing’ Financial Times
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