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Paul Weiss Chairman Resigns Amid Epstein Email Fallout

2/6/2026

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Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, resigned on February 4, 2026 after emails revealing Epstein interactions.
Karp said the scrutiny had become a distraction for the firm.
Scott Barshay, formerly head of Paul Weiss's corporate department, becomes chairman.
Karp’s relationship with Epstein included social dinners and help for his son in a Woody Allen film.
No wrongdoing was alleged, but the fallout raises reputational risks amid ongoing Epstein document releases.

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Story summary

Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, resigned on February 4, 2026 after emails revealing Epstein interactions.
Karp said the scrutiny had become a distraction for the firm.
Scott Barshay, formerly head of Paul Weiss's corporate department, becomes chairman.
Karp’s relationship with Epstein included social dinners and help for his son in a Woody Allen film.
No wrongdoing was alleged, but the fallout raises reputational risks amid ongoing Epstein document releases.