"The Biglaw partner's relationship with the infamous sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein has been in the news, after the release of the latest tranche of government files related to the late Epstein. We've known for a while that Karp - and a lot of rank and file PW attorneys - would appear in the Epstein files. The firm represents Apollo Global Management and its CEO Leon Black, who worked extensively with Epstein."
"But the recent doc drop paints a cozier picture of the relationship between Karp and Epstein than anticipated. The documents show Karp fawning over social engagements with Epstein; asking for favors on behalf of his son; gossiping about Biglaw leadership changes; and editing a defense of Epstein's plea agreement in a Florida sex abuse and trafficking case. This is something Karp regrets, but perhaps now isn't the time for Karp to be out in front of a crowd."
Brad Karp, chair of Paul, Weiss, appears in newly released government files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The records show Karp engaging socially with Epstein, asking favors for his son, trading gossip about Biglaw leadership, and editing a defense of Epstein's Florida plea agreement in a sex abuse and trafficking case. Paul, Weiss represents Apollo Global Management and CEO Leon Black, who had business dealings and a fee dispute with Epstein. Karp has expressed regret for editing the defense. Karp withdrew from a scheduled speaking appearance on leadership and faced prior public heckling over the firm's political dealings.
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