Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

On February 5, 2026, Brad Karp, chairman of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, resigned from his leadership position after the release of emails showing his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The law firm stated it never represented Epstein, but the emails included references to social and professional interaction. ([turn0news35][turn0search17])

Karp has practiced at Paul Weiss for over 40 years and had served as chairman since 2008. He will remain at the firm as a lawyer after stepping down as chairman. The Department of Justice recently released a large cache of documents related to Epstein under a new transparency law, prompting scrutiny of individuals and leaders whose names appeared in the files. ([turn0news35][turn0search17])

The released emails showed Karp attended Epstein‑associated events and communicated with him on matters including personal and professional subjects. The disclosures are part of a broader series of revelations tied to the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files this year. ([turn0news35])