Paul, Weiss chair resigns after Epstein emails come to light
TL;DR
Brad Karp resigns as chairman of Paul, Weiss after public emails with Jeffrey Epstein prompt backlash; Scott Barshay becomes the new chair, effective immediately, while Karp remains at the firm focusing on client service. The move follows DOJ-released Epstein documents, and the firm reiterates it did not represent Epstein.
- Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp resigns after Jeffrey Epstein email disclosures CNBC
- Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public CNN
- ‘Call Brad Karp’: Epstein’s Fondness for Lawyer Ends in Downfall Bloomberg.com
- Brad Karp: Wall Street law firm boss resigns after emails to Epstein released The Guardian
- Wall St. Lawyer Brad Karp Says He Regrets Epstein Interactions The New York Times
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