February 5, 2026public figure actionpublic accountabilityinstitutional accountabilitylegal ethicsJusticeAccountabilityThe Epstein Files
Brad Karp resigns as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein emails surface
Brad Karp resigned as chair of Paul Weiss after released Epstein files showed extensive correspondence. The firm said Karp would remain focused on client work, but the resignation made the file release a major governance event for one of the country most prominent law firms.