Image Prompt:
Karp exiting Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP's New York office building, documentary-style photography with a 50mm lens, natural daylight with subtle reflections on glass, capturing a mix of professionalism and controversy, with a hint of somber mood in the surroundings
Summary
Brad Karp stepped down as chairman of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP due to controversy surrounding his interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealed through emails showing their years-long relationship and Karp's requests for favors.
Key Points
- Brad Karp resigned as chairman after emails revealed his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including socializing and asking for help with a job for his son.
- The emails showed that Karp maintained communications with Epstein until 2019, causing embarrassment and anger among some Paul Weiss lawyers.
- Karp stated that the recent reporting created a distraction and was not in the best interests of the firm, but he will remain at the firm as a lawyer.
- Scott Barshay has taken over as chairman of Paul Weiss.