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Brad Karp Resigns Amid Epstein Document Fallout

2/10/2026

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Story summary
  • Brad Karp has resigned as chairman of Paul Weiss amid fallout from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The documents reveal deeper ties, including legal advice Karp provided on a plea deal, prompting concerns among senior partners.
  • Scott Barshay, the firm's top mergers and acquisitions lawyer, will replace Karp, signaling a shift in the firm's focus.
  • The episode reflects ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's influence across sectors.